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If your craft is weaving a tapestry of unrelenting terror and fear, you may have found a kindred spirit with this writer. Writing isn't just an addiction; it's a dark obsession that I can never go without. My mentors include some of the most twisted minds

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Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Auto loans for first-time buyers: 1 of 7
Buying a brand new or used car for the very first-time can be an important milestone as we journey into a new level of maturity. Whether to purchase, finance, lease, or outright buy are all part of the decisions to be made when we finally have our auto choice made. However for those that choose to seek an auto loan, there ar... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey History of the Zamboni: 1 of 7
The ice rink is nothing more than frozen water shaped and molded at sub-below temperatures to uniformly produce a surface suitable for ice skating. When or how humans began their obsession with ice remains a mystery, although the earliest documented evidence shows ice skating has been around as early as 1180. The first skate... More..
Travel > Canada The best places to go camping in western Canada: 1 of 7
Camping in the great outdoors is the perfect recreational activity to help shed away the stress of traditional urban living. Nothing is more profound or romantic than spending a night basking under a cloudless blanket of stars. But where are the best camping locations in Western Canada? Western Canada is known for its sprawl... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance How to save money on motorcycle insurance: 1 of 7
Motorcycles by definition are classified by the insurance industry as a liability, which is why very few companied offer motorcycle coverage. Statistically, the average motorcycle claims out nearly five times more compared to auto-related accidents. So, how can anyone acquire reasonably priced insurance with such a negative ... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) How to begin a career in robotics: 1 of 7
Do you possess a great aptitude toward mechanics and electronics? Are you interested in a career involving the development or maintenance of simple and complex robotics? If so, you will need some necessary academic accolades in order to begin a career in the advanced field of robotics. Interestingly, not everyone in the robo... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Anatomy of a super cell: 1 of 7
Have you ever seen one of those apocalyptic movies where the thick rolls of cloud wall spew forward the four riders of death, a fitting description couldn't be had without the visual depiction of a super-cell. Every tempest has its maker, and a super cell is the master of many severe storm systems. This atmospheric instabili... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) How to change a furnace filter: 1 of 7
As winter fast approaches, so does the need to ensure your furnace is running at peak performance. Now, depending on whether or not you use your furnace year-round can determine how often you will need to change your filter. For those that don't utilize central air conditioning, changing filters should be done in October, an... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Assessing the possibility of predicting the future: 4 of 27
The future is a mystery that mankind has been trying to unravel since the beginning of time itself. Understanding the past would seem to be a simplest way to impact future events, but still we seek supernatural influences to discover what comes next! Is it possible for humans to know what might be in store for coming days, w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My love: 7 of 47
For My Love Soft tendrils of fiery embers tease with blissful torment Oblivious victim to two passions ablaze Restless hearts beating its single symphony Unbroken my pledge an infinite promise to cherish A gift so tender my life you cradle with hands so soft Loving enemy my secrets are yours to keep Overstated kisses an eter... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Exploring the concept of time: 6 of 40
Time is something we all try to cheat, desperately fighting each grain of sand that tumbles down the hourglass. The question is what is time? The simple and less complex answer would be a form of measurement. Time is the measurement of motion in a fundamental universe or dimension. Sounds real science fiction like what you w... More..