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Ayolov’s Trilemma: The Non-Existant Nature of Nothingness
Ayolov’s Trilemma: The Non-Existant Nature of Nothingness Peter Ayolov Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", 2026
By Peter Ayolov15 days ago in Critique
The 2026 Oscar Predictions. AI-Generated.
The Academy Awards take place today. Hollywood prepares for its biggest night of the year, and this time, we face a truly chaotic race. We have twenty-four categories on the ballot, including the brand-new award for Best Casting. I left behind all the trivial internet gossip to focus strictly on the movies.
By Jesse16 days ago in Critique
Gen X
We were born into the Cold War, grew up in the era of Moscow on the Hudson, Yakov Smirnoff, and Mikhail Baryshnikov. We wore leg warmers and knew Jane Fonda from her workout videos and On Golden Pond. We saw E.T. phone home and pitied the fool with Mr. T.
By Harper Lewis16 days ago in Critique
Kindness
I’ve noticed a common trait among the passive aggressive (aside from the glaringly obvious ones): when called out, they without exception refer to the failed sideways attack as evidence of their “kindness.” I can’t count on an abacus how many times I’ve experienced this, and, frankly, I’m fed up.
By Harper Lewis18 days ago in Critique
Movie Review: "I Heard the Bells"
"I Heard the Bells," produced by Sight & Sound Films (which shares the same parent company that operates the popular Broadway-style theaters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Branson, Missouri), is a treat to watch every Christmas. It depicts the true story behind the Christmas carol "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," written by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
By Heather Clark18 days ago in Critique
Evil
Introduction This is one of those series that I dropped into because certain series I was watching had finished. Certain things about it still disturb me, which is what you should expect from a series based on a supernatural premise.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 18 days ago in Critique
Black Cat Town
Greetings to everyone who stumbles upon this! I am writing a story for "The Rule Everyone Knows" challenge and need some reader input. Here's what I have so far:
By Lana V Lynx20 days ago in Critique
The Broken Bugs in the Palms of My Hands. Content Warning.
Part 1: Are you all serious? I played no part in my being born, besides taking those first breaths when I came into this world. I was told not to cross my legs as a young boy, a rule I played no part in conceiving. I was told to complete my assignments on topics I told were important to me. I spoke and dressed in a way that made others find me likable or, at the very least, tolerable.
By Stanley Davis20 days ago in Critique
Multitasking Made Me Worse, Not Better
For a long time, I believed multitasking was a strength. Like many people, I wore it almost like a badge of honor. I could reply to messages while planning a lesson.
By Lori A. A.21 days ago in Critique
Initiation. Content Warning.
*note: This is an unfinished draft of a story I’m working on for The Rule Everyone Knows. Just doing a temperature check for characterization. I’m going to keep it here until I complete the draft and finish editing it. Do not be gentle if something isn’t working.
By Harper Lewis21 days ago in Critique
The reason Hulk refused to fight Thanos
The Real Reason Hulk Refused to Fight Thanos 🚨 Most people think that in Avengers: Infinity War, Hulk refused to fight Thanos because he was scared. After all, this was the first time anyone had seen the Green Goliath genuinely overwhelmed in hand-to-hand combat. But the truth might be much deeper than simple fear.
By Literary fusion21 days ago in Critique
A Friend of the Family (Work in Progress)
Note: more cleaning has led to more discoveries of old stories and pieces I had forgotten. Any feedback on this would help.
By Kendall Defoe 22 days ago in Critique