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The Un-return of the King
Read more: The Un-return of the King“How do you pick up the threads of an old life? How do you go on, when in your heart you begin to understand… there is no going back? There are some things that time cannot mend. Some hurts that go too deep, that have taken hold.” Well, this line from The Lord of the Rings has definitely…
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The Language of Gratitude
Read more: The Language of GratitudeRobin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass discusses various native North American cultures and their wisdom regarding coexistence in respectful reciprocity with nonhuman beings. Kimmerer’s insights of the significance of language systems in defining our perception of nonhumans, and thus our relationship with them, help to shed light on why this relationship is rather unbalanced in the…
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The Thing About Tattoos
Read more: The Thing About TattoosGenerally speaking, when people find out about my tattoo, the first words out of their mouths are, “You don’t seem the type”, or any variation thereof. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve gotten this reaction. Some don’t even say the words out loud and simply look at me in surprise, re-evaluating whatever image…
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Writer’s Block Giveaway 2021
by GiveawayRead more: Writer’s Block Giveaway 2021We are thrilled to announce Writer’s Block Magazine’s first ever giveaway. The board has united its powers to curate a a bundle of beautiful prizes: -A €15 giftcard to Waterstones -A handmade Finnish pocket guru by Stella -A feel-good jar filled with inspirational quotes by Demi -A set of handmade earrings by Elis -A playlist…
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Flash Fiction Competition 2021 – Second Place: Pity
Read more: Flash Fiction Competition 2021 – Second Place: PityBy Chaakir Benzina You had hoped to avoid me today. Pity.But we deserved each other, didn’t we? Of course. Misery is all we had in us. My coffee had gotten cold by the time we acknowledged it. Too fucking late. Now you’re staring at the window. Must be looking for something you couldn’t find in…
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