Dream Dates and More
At that point a bike flew past me on the sidewalk, making me jump sideways and onto a puddle of mud. My shoes were drenched, and some of the goo had seeped in between my toes. The overpowering smell of the biker's cologne, mixed in with the familiar “city smell” of exhaust fumes, sweat, and crushed dreams, disoriented me.
Before
I used to be a pretty big nerd, before. I'd willingly spend time on education. Before, studying didn't seem so draining. Things are different now though, and they say having a personal goal helps. So my personal goal is to study.
Wordsmiths Inc.
Sophie tugged at the collar of her shirt. The heat in the office was almost as oppressive as the people in it, which was saying a lot. A
The Other Writer
A gust of wind rattled the panes of the window to his left. A fork of lightning appeared across the sky, closely followed by an intense clap of thunder.
January 19, 2017
Steps to Achieve Fanfiction Fame
Are you a passionate writer whose dream of being a famous fanfiction author is crumbling to dust? Do you want the satisfaction and validation that comes with getting numerous reads and votes on your online stories about celebrities and existing fictional worlds?
January 5, 2017
Paper Barriers
“I'll be in my room,” Riley repeated firmly before slamming the door shut. It took an enormous amount of energy for her to move across the room and flop onto her bed.
December 29, 2016
A Study in Meme
“Memes started off as nothing more than relatable jokes, in the form of pictures and videos. However, it wasn't long before anything that went viral on the internet started to be considered a meme, be it a photo, an animal, or even a person.”
December 15, 2016
Travel by Waterway: Expectations vs. Reality
When you think of modes of transportation, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Probably planes, or buses, or maybe even trains. However, waterways are also present on various important routes around Bangladesh.
December 8, 2016
Dealing with Overthinkers
According to the Oxford Dictionary, “overthinker” isn't an actual word, but it definitely should be, because there an alarmingly large number of people suffer from this problem.
December 8, 2016
Absolutely Essential: Tips for being a 100% True Fan
Over its thousands of years of existence, mankind has come up with a large collection of insults. However, out of all these words and phrases, the words “fake fan” seem to sting a lot these days.
December 1, 2016
Types of Spectators at a BPL Match
It's that time of the year again: BPL has gripped the nation. The promise of great cricket combined with performances from various celebrities and a festive atmosphere draws quite a large crowd to the stadium each year.
November 3, 2016
The Lazy Girl's (Real) Makeup Routine
Makeup, though overpriced, is a magical thing. Some girls use makeup for a boost of confidence, while others simply love the satisfaction that only comes from the perfect contour (no girl uses makeup to attract guys, so please stop approaching girls wearing lip balm and asking if they're going to meet their boyfriends).
June 16, 2016
32 White Tiles
There are 32 large white tiles on this corridor. Tiles that smell of disinfectant when you first stand on them, but after you spend a week or so, they start to smell of something more sinister: despair, solitude, broken dreams, and empty promises.
May 12, 2016
Backup Plans for Your Dark and Gloomy Future
No matter how much we hate the classic essay topic of “What I want to be when I grow up,” we all have life goals.
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