Michael Moorcock
- Elric's Insight
He sensed it with the witch-sight of his forefathers before he saw it with his eyes. And he recognised its shape. He, himself, was one of its masters. But this time he had no control over Quaolnargn-he was standing in no pentacle and his only protection was his blade and his wits.
Edward Sylvester Ellis
- The Cave in the Mountain
For a time the lad was so dazed and bewildered that he scarcely comprehended his good fortune. His eyes had been totally unaccustomed to light for so long a time that the retina was overpowered by the sudden flood of it and required time to accommodate itself to the new order of things. A few minutes were sufficient. And then, when he looked about and saw that he was indeed outside of the cave which had been such an appalling prison to him, Fred was fairly wild with joy.
Michael Moorcock
- What Lurks in the Forest
He spurred his horse into a wary canter, keeping his eyes before him. Stormbringer's voice was louder, sharper-a muted shriek. The horse trembled and Elric's own nerves were tense. He had not expected trouble so soon and he prayed that whatever evil was lurking in the forest was not directed against him.
Ruskin Bond
- Forward - Roads to Mussoorie
A magical day, a magical year. And today, some forty years later, I cannot help feeling that if I go down to that stream again, I will find our footprints embedded in the sand.
Sisyphus 55
- the desire to be loved
Is this not what we fight for, what we ache for? Those awkward attempts at connection, when our masks slip off and we stare into our eyes? Two shaking bundles of desire, draped in our beautiful flaws, whispering to each other... "It's okay, I'm still here."
Terry Orlick
- In Pursuit of Excellence
Continue to discover and respect what focus works best for you, what focus works against you, and what focus empowers you to turn things from negative to positive or disconnected to fully connected. Continue to nurture your best possible focus and make it more consistent so you can continue to embrace your ongoing positive journey and exciting new challenges.
Mihael Radjail
- Difficult conversations are like digging a hole
Difficult conversations on a relationship will feel like digging a hole. However, you should remember that it is not because you will be buried there, but it is because you will need the depth to set a strong foundation for that said relationship.
Tyler Durden
- Oxygen gets you high
Oxygen gets you high. In a catastrophic emergency, you're taking giant, panicked breaths. Suddenly you become euphoric; docile. You accept your fate. It's all right here. Emergency water landing - 600 miles an hour. Blank faces; calm as Hindu cows.
Fist Benders
- "I Know"
I'm scared that everything I do will replace my memories of you, so I'm not doing a thing. I'll just stay in bed and daydream until you let me in. And it could be forever, because I would do anything. You told me, "I know."
I wrote this
- As I Lay Sleeping
Sometimes my mind solves problems while I sleep. As I'm waking up, profound or helpful ideas will come to me. One morning, as I was slowly returning to consciousness, this thought came to me so clearly that I could see the fiery words burned into a brick wall: RUTABAGAS WERE THE LEAST FAVORITE VEGETABLE OF THE BABYLONIANS.
Marilyn Perkins
Orcas are often called killer whales, even though they almost never attack humans. They live in every ocean around the world, from the warm waters near the equator to the icy depths around the North and South poles. Orcas are among the most widely distributed mammals on the planet. They are incredibly social, diverse and ferocious marine predators, and they eat everything from penguins to great white sharks.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- Black Top
Oh, as I was young and easy, in the mercy of his means. Time held me green and dying, though I sang in my chains like the sea. Hello, hold on til the love is gone.
Kendrick Lamar
- Momma
I been lookin' for you my whole life, an appetite For the feeling I can barely describe, where you reside? Is it in a woman, is it in money or mankind? I been lookin' for you my whole life, an appetite For the feeling I can barely describe, where you reside? Is it in a woman, is it in money, or mankind? Tell me something, think I'm losing my mind, ah!
Aqeel Abbas Chaudhary
- The Complexity of Modern Finance
The juxtaposition of economic paradigms necessitates a meticulous dissection of stochastic volatilities, particularly as algorithmic trading dictates market fluctuations. The interplay between quantitative easing and inflationary pressures forces central banks to recalibrate monetary policies precisely. Meanwhile, AI-driven financial forecasting introduces efficiencies and risks, demanding regulatory adaptation. A deep grasp of macroeconomics and analytics is key to navigating modern finance.
steal this 'zine
- Terrifying!
In April of 2024, the question was asked of eight women, "Would you rather be alone in the woods with a bear or a (strange) man?" Seven of the women picked a bear. The question went viral and continues to be overwhelmingly answered with bear. Imagine you were in the woods and a man came up to you saying, "I will protect you whether you like it or not." As you're walking, he comments about women, "I can do anything. Grab 'em by the pussy. I can do anything."
Emma Taggart
Even if you've never heard of a zine, chances are you've probably had one in your hands at some point without even knowing. These handmade booklets provide a way for people to share their art, writing, musings, and give a platform to underrepresented and marginalized voices. If you've got something to say, why not use a zine to express yourself?
blue cat & philia
- リリイ・シュシュのすべて (All About Lily Chou-Chou)
"Summer 1999. Nostradamus was wrong, but if the world had ended, if my life had ended during my summer vacation, I might have been happier." "It did end. Humanity's extinct. The world we live in now is The Matrix." "If that's true, humanity's last day was September 1, 1999. The first day of school. From that day on, the world was grey."
Brene Brown
When I see people stand fully in their truth, or when I see someone fall down, get back up, and say, "Damn. That really hurt, but this is important to me and I'm going in again"-my gut reaction is, "What a badass."
United Nations
- Engage - how to deal with hate speech
One way to tackle hate speech is to spread your own counter-speech to make sure hate is not the dominant narrative. You can undermine hateful content with positive messages that spread tolerance, equality and truth in defense of those being targeted by hate.
Apostle Paul
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do have have love, I gain nothing.
