Satire
BREAKFAST
It was one of those mornings. I went to bed late, woke up early. It always gets stuffy in my room in the mornings for some reason; it must be the old carpet. You know, lots of people have allergies to those things, but miraculously, they still install them.
By Vincent Palmer 10 days ago in Fiction
Bread And Circuses
An AI Explanation of the phrase: The phrase "Give them bread and circuses, and they will never revolt" is a popular paraphrase of a sentiment from the Roman poet Juvenal, criticising how rulers pacify the masses with food and entertainment to avoid political unrest. It describes a strategy to control the population by distracting them from civic duties.
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred 12 days ago in Fiction
Leader
Hearken ye now unto a tale: A tale of daring, strength, courage. A tale of woe, danger, and spite. A tale whose ending is yet to be written: This is the tale of a powerful tribe of once proven warriors whose cultural notions celebrate freedom, idealism, and strength tempered with compassion.
By Andrew C McDonald13 days ago in Fiction
Oh, Romeo
Dear Romeo, This is a bit awkward, but I’ve had misgivings ever since you asked me to call you “Butt Love.” I understand that boys like to experiment with their friends, but this is a balcony too far. After all, I am a Capulet. What’s in a name matters more when the name isn’t Montague.
By Harper Lewis17 days ago in Fiction
Cut To Shreds
Stacy stumbled out of the briefing room, clutching her notepad like a life raft. Having held the position of Deputy Communications Director for eleven days, she already knew she would need to face the hallway gauntlet of aides, interns, and political operatives waiting outside.
By Scott Christenson🌴17 days ago in Fiction
