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Twisting by the Pool, Chapter Four
Mini-Flash Juniper wasn’t having much luck with the camp amenities. First the roller-skating rink and now the outdoor swimming pool, in as many days. It was enough to make her wonder if there’d be anywhere she wasn’t barred from when check-out time came around. The one bit of good news was that the lifeguards had had to give her short shrift in both senses of the word, as they’d then needed to dash off and get some ladders to rescue the stranded children with.
By Doc Sherwood14 days ago in Chapters
Twisting by the Pool, Chapter Two
Hot, thought Flashsatsumas to himself as he neared the newsagents. A little too hot for his comfort. He didn’t know very much Earth-vernacular so what he meant was that on a corporeal planet which conformed to standard meteorological laws you’d expect a heatwave like this to end around midweek, but that wasn’t to say the weather was the only subject on his mind.
By Doc Sherwood14 days ago in Chapters
VENGEANCE BOUND . Content Warning.
The house sat far enough off the road that most people would miss it. That was the point. No mailbox. No visible address. Just a long stretch of gravel cutting through trees that had grown wild enough to look like they’d been there longer than memory. The kind of place people didn’t stumble onto.
By Dakota Denise 14 days ago in Chapters
Breach Protocol . Content Warning.
Chapter 3 – Post-Mission Debrief The lights in the debrief room buzzed low, harsh fluorescent cutting across the table where Rhea sat at the head, arms folded, watching the others filter in. The air smelled faintly of coffee, sweat, and the remnants of adrenaline. It wasn’t just a room—it was a crucible, a place where decisions, mistakes, and survival hung in the balance.
By Dakota Denise 14 days ago in Chapters
Breach Protocol. Content Warning.
Breach Protocol – Part 2: First Mission The city never sleeps. It doesn’t pause for the sound of sirens or the flash of emergency lights. It hums, vibrates, and breathes in uneven rhythms: car horns, distant shouts, the low groan of trains under the streets. A million lives moving simultaneously, none of them stopping for anyone—not for police, not for SWAT, not for those who risk themselves to keep it from spinning out entirely.
By Dakota Denise 15 days ago in Chapters
The Impact of Social Media on Communication
In the past two decades, social media has revolutionized the way people communicate. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok have reshaped interpersonal interactions, business strategies, and even political discourse. While social media has brought undeniable benefits, it has also introduced challenges that affect the quality and nature of communication in profound ways.
By Gus Woltmann15 days ago in Chapters
The Hidden Harms of Soap Operas
Soap operas have long held a prominent place in global television culture. With their dramatic plot twists, emotional intensity, and serialized storytelling, they attract millions of viewers worldwide. However, beneath their glossy surface, soap operas often exert subtle but significant negative effects on individuals and society. From distorting reality to reinforcing stereotypes, the consequences can be far-reaching. This article explores the darker side of soap operas and why their impact deserves closer scrutiny.
By Gustavo Woltmann15 days ago in Chapters
Why So Many Software Projects Fail Before Development Even Begins
There is a common assumption that software projects fail because of poor coding, weak technical teams, or the wrong choice of technology. While these factors can certainly affect outcomes, they are rarely the root cause.
By Mahipal Nehra15 days ago in Chapters
