The Cringe of Being Genuine
The Farewell Song It was the last day of school. The air was thick with a mix of relief and anticipation. Everyone was taking pictures, signing shirts, laughing a little…
The Farewell Song It was the last day of school. The air was thick with a mix of relief and anticipation. Everyone was taking pictures, signing shirts, laughing a little…
The Candle in the Storm Kabir sat in the darkness of his apartment, the only light coming from a single candle flickering on the table before him. The power had…
The Echo of Others Amber sat on her bed, the blue glow of her phone screen illuminating her face in the dimly lit room. She scrolled absentmindedly through an endless…
"The Last Train Home" It was nearly midnight when the last train pulled into the station. The platform was empty except for Mia, clutching her coat tightly around her shoulders…
"The Forgotten Canvas" The attic was a tomb of forgotten things, a place where time had settled like dust on forgotten dreams. Lena hadn’t been here in years, but something…
“The Train Station” It was late autumn, and the air carried a bite of impending winter. At a bustling train station in a city neither of them called home, Ella…
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." – Brené Brown We’ve all been there—standing on the edge of a conversation we know we need to have, only…
"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." – Anne Lamott In an era defined by fast-paced digital advancements, increasing competition, and economic…
In today’s world, we’re bombarded with constant encouragement to "stay positive" or "look on the bright side." At first glance, this seems harmless—even helpful—but behind the sheen of positivity lies…