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A Secret DoorWords by Raymond Greiner Image by Gretchen Gales QuailBellMagazine.com *Editor's Note: Originally published at The Literary Yard. Natural wonders stir awe in a display of harmonious balance in contrast to modern human civil composition. Ancient humanity was firmly attached to natural terrestrial arrangements in opposition to present day communal drift, as negative influences are profusely imposed in every conceivable manner.
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Sexual Assault, Mrs. Claus—and Mrs. Trump By Marleen S. Barr QuailBellMagazine.com It is necessary to come to terms with the specific—and uncomfortable--reason why sexual assault is so pervasive: in the manner of the way domestic animals are treated, women are portrayed as being devoid of subjectivity. Hence, women are denied control of their bodies and lives. America’s black slaves and Jews in Nazi Germany were subject to the whims of their power-sodden controllers. Contemporary sexual assault relates to these historical atrocities in that they are inordinately and indescribably less in degree but the same in kind. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
I Never Knew I Was a Sex AddictThis Christmas, my gift was a diagnosis as a sex addict. Now that I know I’m a sex addict, I think about sex addiction differently. Although sexuality is among my favorite interests, I never thought about myself as a sex addict prior to the diagnosis.
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How We Relearn to LiveHave you ever wondered if the stars make music? I know we’ve discussed them before and how they’re in a vacuum with no sound, but what if they could? Would it sound like a God-sized bonfire or a googolplex of fluttering candles? You and me, I’ve come to realize J, were never really meant to burn out. We give and give and give and never ask anyone to pay us back for the light we share. It is a sharing. Have you ever thought about the shape of the wind, and, yes though it acts like a liquid because it is compiled of noble and common gases, and, yes again, though we have had a conversation about how it flows like water, have you? Do you still close your eyes and imagine that the texture of air and water both feel similar only that one is slightly heavier? I imagine the soul isn’t an essential thing: it’s a compilation of experience, memory, neurons firing to render emotion to equate into a moment, and consciousness. But, if it could fill something up to its brim, maybe even overflow, I imagine yours is much like a pleasant gust.
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The Side-Effect of Living“Should I kill myself or have a cup of coffee?”-Albert Camus
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The Truth About FictosexualityFictosexuality is an attraction to fictional characters. It’s far more common than you think.
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Playing Kingdom Hearts 2 Helped Me Process My Father's DeathBy John Cappello QuailBellMagazine.com My father, Paul Nicholas Cappello, died last week on November 9, 2017 at age 59. He suffered his final years from a form of dementia, but was taken away from us by a sudden heart attack. He was my best friend. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
Al Franken and the Golden Age of VipersWe live in the golden age of non-apologies. From Kevin Spacey believing coming out of the closet covered for lunging at a 14 year old Anthony Rapp counts to Louis C.K. managing to write an apology without writing the word "sorry" after he got caught whipping his dick out in front of women he had obvious power over, this is for beating around the bush what 1996 was for hip hop . It's the World Cup of Cynicism in what response to what does feel like a historic moment. And like OutKast's ATLiens, Al Franken's resignation speech at the senate isn't the front runner, but it's the one I will argue for as the exemplar of the form. I'll always have that Occupy Democrats meme bushwa Al sputtered out in the Capitol in the cellar of my shriveled and blackened heart until I'm in the ground cold. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
Smoke on the HorizonIt’s no surprise that major sociopolitical changes lead to an influx of art. An event like the election of Donald Trump has produced a plethora of art as both resistance and a response to the changing times. For writers, this often means writing down their thoughts on new legislation, the president’s Twitter account, and any other actions by his administration. It's a form of catharsis and an outlet for any feelings they have, positive or negative, and in a way that can add to the discussion or create something meaningful. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
Authentic Experiences: An Interview with K.C. Finn About Disability in Literature
Finding books featuring characters with disabilities isn’t hard, but finding realistic ones is a challenge. In an effort to promote more diverse and authentic texts about disability, particularly in young adult literature, I sought out an author who brought realistic experiences to the page. I found and interviewed K.C. Finn, the award-winning author of The Mind’s Eye and many other best-selling novels. The Mind’s Eye, the first book in the SYNSK series, follows Kit Cavendish, a teenage girl sent to live in a safe house following the London bombings during World War II. Kit is wheelchair-bound and possesses telepathic abilities, often exploring the minds of friends and strangers. She stumbles upon Henri, another teen enduring the Nazi occupation of his hometown of Oslo. Together, they uncover many secrets and create a unique bond. In the interview, I asked about everything from the background of the book, annoying Y.A. lit tropes, and tips for success in writing and beyond. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
4 Struggles Of Being A Woman Who Likes WomenI’m a woman who loves other women. Sometimes, I notice my relationships with women undergoing certain things that my relationships with men don’t experience. Here are 4 times it sucks to be a woman who's attracted to other women.
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Beanies and BestiesA wise school counselor once told me that friends are made through mutual love for a topic. Please insert here a stereotypical montage of several club try outs and awkward handshakes. I learned the hard way that undeniable bonds that withstand the test of time are a scarcity. College life simply reinforced it. The Breadcrumbs widget will appear here on the published site.
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10. I Forgot A Gorilla Could Be FingerprintedBy Anne Gorrick QuailBellMagazine.com *Author's Note: After a poem of the same name by Eileen Tabios. This work is from a larger series called Amnesia (a Remix). A front-projected diety with laser-based fingers, the fifth episode of the sixth season, finished in silver foil = Space and Music and Films and Aliens and stuff. I forget how smart you are. The door is locked. Render images that, even to the naked eye, seem to float in space. Find tickets for Ivy Dye / Pool Holograph / The Local Void. Tickets starting at $5. The night in its performance thaws vaudevillians and holographic pop stars, appears in the dust of an automobile hood. The next moment the client is screaming, "I forgot, I forgot, I totally forgot that I had a head-on collision at that age.” Information about each small image is scattered throughout this text. In the future there will be only holographic anime pop stars, teleporting entities with weird eyes that are well, weird. The mass must be completely described as on the surface of the sphere. The mass must be forgotten. The most common reason clients report not using their coping skills is simply, “I forgot.” You're able to enter a game, story, faraway locale or learning environment, recently proposed in these optical remote sensing applications. Memories could be a residual element to what electricity suggests. There was a weird "Ah…I forgot I was wearing holographic clothes." A repatterning for the next day. |
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