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Who am I. That is a question I have been trying to answer for years. As soon as I think I have got that one figured out, the answer changes. Such is life. But one thing that does not change is my passion for writing. And I sincerely hope that anything or at

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiritual: 39 of 656
Silent LoversAs the lights dimthe universal sound track playsTwo lovers take to the stageBeautiful, yet haunting they embracePaired for what seems eonstheir steps move with synchronized graceCreating an illusionCreating confusionnever revealing who it is that holds the leadAnd as the tempo quickenstheir hearts merge with the ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Why your conscience is your own personal judge: 4 of 41
When people think of the word conscience, perhaps one of the first things that pops to mind are those two little fellows sitting on our shoulders. One is dressed in a white gown and has wings, while the other is wearing red and displaying horns on his head. Sound familiar? And while they bicker back and forth, we must go thro... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Life: 10 of 101
Heavy metal songAs the hourglass tipsThe sand will fallI am neither straightI am neither tallTaking a step backFlinging open the doorTo a world so vastI fall beyond the floorI was looking for somethingI stumbled into hellA large mirror standsRevealing my outer shellChorusI am darknessI am lightBegins the battleOf the internal... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Assessing renewed interest in horror movies: 3 of 20
As long as there are teenagers there will always be horror films. The two seem to go hand in hand. Since the days of Boris Karloff, Ma Clarke and scream queen Evelyn Ankers, young people have been fascinate with horror films. They are the silent dare of testing ones inner courage and pushing beyond the comforts of home. Teens... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Tales of horror: 34 of 211
The Style of KarmaMartha's heels clicked against the wet sidewalk. The streetlights grew dim alongside the fog, casting shadows across the vacant street. She was making her way home from a late movie. It had been a long time since Martha had left the perimeters of her home. Now retired, she preferred to stay in the comfort an... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Comic books: Where have all the heroes gone?: 4 of 21
Where have all the comic heroes gone? To the award ceremonies of course. The second annual Spike Scream Awards will be airing this October. Marvel has 26 nominations in 15 categories. Comic book heroes have become such an important part of pop culture that they are finally receiving the overdue recognition they deserve. Since... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Is the crime genre in cinema changing the face of real crime: 3 of 15
Crime gene in the cinema has come a long way since Sherlock Homes and Perry Mason. Our distinguished detectives loved to solve the great mystery through intelligent deductions and clues of synchronicity. But there was something else that they used way back then as well: forensic science. Who would have thought? But the truth ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Movies and the depiction of mental disorders through film: 4 of 16
Movies and Mental IllnessI couldn't help but laugh when I read Steven King's theory on how "We are all suffering from some sort of mental disease or insanity. At some point, we have all been tainted with an unpleasant experience." I laughed because I knew he was on to something. I grew up with a mother who suffered from depre... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Self reflection: 55 of 174
The I of My Ego With every step he took down the aisle of the bus, the eyes of others followed. There were no patches of smooth skin to be found on what was exposed; only the prevailing warts of some disease that clung to his aging complexion. Aware of the unwanted attention, he continued until he found a seat. Sitting right... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Why modern society is damaging for the soul: 24 of 64
For many years I have been pursuing the meaning of life and the meaning behind the spiritual occurrences that I have encountered. And it wasn't until I came across a very simple philosophy that I slowly began to understand some of life's greatest secrets. The little saying that changed my perspective was "we are not humans ha... More..