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The Broken Bugs in the Palms of My Hands. Content Warning.
Part 1: Are you all serious? I played no part in my being born, besides taking those first breaths when I came into this world. I was told not to cross my legs as a young boy, a rule I played no part in conceiving. I was told to complete my assignments on topics I told were important to me. I spoke and dressed in a way that made others find me likable or, at the very least, tolerable.
By Stanley Davisa day ago in Critique
Initiation. Content Warning.
*note: This is an unfinished draft of a story I’m working on for The Rule Everyone Knows. Just doing a temperature check for characterization. I’m going to keep it here until I complete the draft and finish editing it. Do not be gentle if something isn’t working.
By Harper Lewis2 days ago in Critique
The reason Hulk refused to fight Thanos
The Real Reason Hulk Refused to Fight Thanos 🚨 Most people think that in Avengers: Infinity War, Hulk refused to fight Thanos because he was scared. After all, this was the first time anyone had seen the Green Goliath genuinely overwhelmed in hand-to-hand combat. But the truth might be much deeper than simple fear.
By Literary fusion3 days ago in Critique
Twenty Children Sat in the Same Classroom - But Their Futures Were Already Being Written
I wrote this after reflecting on many classrooms I’ve been part of as a teacher. Sometimes the quietest student in the room is carrying the heaviest story. I’d love to hear from others - was there a student in your class who surprised everyone later in life?
By Lori A. A.3 days ago in Critique
Shots fired at Rihanna’s house sparks a bigger conversation about stan culture and celebrity obsession
The way that Internet culture in some sectors has devolved has yet to outshine the wondrous tool. This incident with Rihanna becoming a victim of an attack on her household in Los Angeles is an example of the former. Parasocial activity is a serious condition in the minds of people who wish harm on the famous people they adore allegedly. These individuals see a blurry, murky line between reality and the necessity of boundaries.
By Skyler Saunders3 days ago in Critique
DJ Akademiks' Trolling Backfires After He Said Young Thug Has The "Worst Build"
DJ Akademiks did Thugger wrong. Rather than talk about his music and other projects, he decided to discuss the rapper’s weight. He remarked that Young Thug had possibly the worst build. He mentioned that Thug is skinny with a “Gucci… gut.” This is ironic because Gucci Mane has a six pack now after getting out of prison.
By Skyler Saunders4 days ago in Critique
"You should smile more "
A few weeks ago, I was at the dmv and a random man had the audacity to tell me "why aren't you smiling, you should smile more". I was so appalled by that man, but even more by myself because instead of putting him in his place I awkwardly laughed. This guy probably went home satisfied with himself. Looking back at it I feel sick. He. caught me by surprise but I should have been faster and clap back at him or even insult him.
By Girlygirly4 days ago in Critique
