“Life gives you plenty of time to do whatever you want to do if you stay in the present moment.” – Deepak Chopra As I end Week 6 of my 90-day challenge, I’ve noticed a subtle but profound change in my writing and daily routine. What started as an exercise in crafting short stories and […]
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“Death ends a life, not a relationship.” – Mitch Albom For today’s challenge, I wrote a poem that touches on a deeply personal subject: the grief of losing a father too soon and the heartache that comes through all the “firsts” he never got to witness. From the first wedding in the family to holding
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“You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied by life.” – Heather Schuck Today’s short story takes us on a journey of reflection and wonder, exploring the idea of “what if?” It exposes the life of the protagonist, who is suddenly faced with the question of how different their world would
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“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.” – Mahatma Gandhi Today’s short story is inspired by a friend’s tireless work as a climate change activist. It takes readers on an unexpected journey into an ancient, mystical forest, where a group of friends sets out to explore its hidden wonders.
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“The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.” – Walter Mosley Today’s short story is a deeply personal one, inspired by the memory of my late grandmother. Despite being burdened with the responsibilities of keeping her home and her farm, along with selling the crops from her farm, she
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“There is always a lesson of a lifetime to learn in every betrayal.” – Edmond Mbiaka Today’s short story takes a dark turn as I explore the emotions of betrayal, revenge, and the delicate balance between human emotion and reason. It is based on a writing prompt I got from The Write Practice website. I’m
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“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Today, we will be exploring a theme that we’ve all wrestled with at some point—fear. But not just any fear, the kind that holds us back from our true potential. The
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