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A Writers' POV: Myth Busters

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(Featuring mild trauma, dramatic tea spills, and deadlines that laugh in your face) So, you think writers just sit around in cozy cafes, sipping overpriced lattes and casually typing away while inspiration rains down like confetti? Ha! That’s cute. The truth is, being a writer means making impossible choices—like which beloved character to emotionally destroy, and whether to meet your deadline or just move to a cave and become a cryptid. Let’s start with character deaths.

The Quiet Ones Got Loud: How Underdog Artists Took Over Our Playlists

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  Underdogs Unleashed: How These Artists Rose to the Top and Rocked the Charts! In a world where the music industry is dominated by mega-labels and viral marketing, a new breed of artists has rewritten the rulebook—climbing to stardom not through industry favors, but pure passion, persistence, and relatable vibes. Not everyone starts with a record deal, a famous last name, or a viral moment. Some start with a cracked mic, a notebook full of feelings, and a dream that feels bigger than them. These artists were once just names on obscure playlists, busking in alleyways of the internet. But instead of chasing trends, they chased truth . Through rejection, heartbreak, and hard-fought hustle, they built their own empires—song by song, fan by fan.  These underdogs—once overlooked—are now charting globally, winning hearts, racking up millions of streams, and snatching awards like it’s no big deal. Here's how these underdogs didn’t just climb to the top—they did it their way. NF – ...

“Maybe the Curtains Were Just Blue”: When We Overthink Stories Too Much

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 Let’s face it — we’ve all been there. You're reading a book, and someone points out, “The author made the character choose vanilla ice cream instead of chocolate. That clearly reflects her desire for a plain, predictable life.” And all you can think is, “Or maybe... just maybe... she just felt like vanilla that day.” It’s funny how often we start looking for deep, hidden meanings in the smallest of details. A character eats a mango? That must represent their craving for freedom. They trip on the stairs? A metaphor for their emotional downfall. They sneeze twice in one chapter? Clearly foreshadowing betrayal. Welcome to the wild world of overanalysis, where no object is too ordinary to be suspicious. Now don’t get me wrong — symbolism is real. Authors often use it to give their stories extra layers. A storm can show conflict. A key can hint at opportunity. A mirror might reflect someone’s self-image (literally and metaphorically). But sometimes, a sandwich is just a sandwich. Ta...

Slang of the Future: No Cap, It Slaps!

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Now, imagine a future history class where students are quizzed not on Shakespeare’s sonnets, but on the etymology of “rizz” and “sus.” A+ if you know “skibidi” didn’t originate from ancient Latin, but from TikTok chaos. And of course, the final essay: “Discuss the cultural significance of the phrase ‘it’s giving’ in early 21st-century communication.” Spoiler alert: It’s giving... linguistic evolution. Linguists used to study Shakespearean English. Now? They’re decoding group chats that look like someone sat on a keyboard and accidentally created an entire new dialect. “OMG bestie fr u ate, no crumbs” is a compliment, not a culinary review. And then there’s the speed of it all. Slang used to take years to develop. Now it evolves faster than your phone battery drains when you open Instagram Reels. One moment we’re all saying “slay,” and the next, someone announces that “slay is dead” and “munch” is the new vibe (whatever that means — even Gen Z isn't sure). Dictionaries can't ke...

An IPL Dilemma... Who wins?!

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The IPL is about to end, and tensions are sky high! Makes you wonder, what would happen if the teams had a say? Here's a hilariously written original story depicting the dilemma, and each team's opinion! 

A Fairy Lighted Dream...

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 Hey Guys! Recently I have been quite obsessed with Shakespeare, and more old-timey plays, books, and songs! I decided to write a poem in that elegant writing style of the old, on a topic every little girl dreamed of once... (P.S. - I had to search up words like 'mayhap', 'o'er' and 'methink'... they mean maybe, over and in my opinion!)

Dear FICTION Diary... #2- Meeska, Mooska, Mickey ... POUNCE!

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Hey Everyone! Here's Entry No. 2 for you! The exciting news is, that it is based on a request from one of my viewers! Let's hope you enjoy it!