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Another World
Blind I do not see the stars. Too blind. Too far gone. I sit cold as my heart contends with the winter around me. The dogs can bark and the cars can go flying by. But I will not breathe their breath. I can smell the sea. The earth that hums beneath…
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Into Genocide
Understanding the psychology and philosophy of mass genocide and violence is crucial for developing effective strategies to prevent and respond to these tragedies. Such devastating events are perpetuated by social, cultural, and political factors. Bystanders and perpetrators both bear significant responsibility. Psychological elements like dehumanisation, social dynamics, and deference to authority, as well as philosophical…
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Mother Tree
Rae knew she was cursed. She knew it when she was still in her mother’s womb, when her father had abandoned them in an unfamiliar village, never to be seen again. “That man knew when to bail.” Auntie had said later, with snide satisfaction and just a hint of pride. Auntie, as she liked to…
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Welcome Home
Many say that she would never have deserved this. Others say, “At least her parents are free.” ——— A striking smile, a laugh that rings pleasantly through your ears, eyes as blue as cornflowers. You sat down on the ground beside your sister, leaning your head against her headstone, wrapping your…
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The Sun That Never Sets
In a small Melbourne neighbourhood, there resided an elderly woman who had spent most of her life in the same house. Witnessing families come and go, she had watched as the world changed around her, but now, she was alone. Her husband had passed away many years ago, and her only son had died fighting…
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Ruin
Spin Read his head like a bounty. Set a price on his face. Spit back, quick scan, hides his faith. Untied shoelaces bound to trip. Pulls on this cord he leaves dirty. Left no footprint. Soft as words unspoken. The ball rolls round its wheel. Unloaded bullets bounce in his pocket. …
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Of Grief
Desperately clutching a hope that proved false, face contorted into a smile like a wilting lycoris as words landed with a heavy blow to the gut… Organs were compressed tightly against the rib cage, constricting breaths. Rage ignited and bloomed like a fiery rose, its thorns tearing through the insides… As quickly as it…
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Random Questions Answered: Why am I so hungry right now?
What is your favourite food? Picture that food in your head. Now imagine having that food right this second. Think about how it smells, how it tastes, and how it feels in your mouth. Imagine waiting in line for it and seeing others eat it before you, and think about what it would be like…