Anime has this unique magic — it can be absurdly imaginative but also deeply emotional and real. Sometimes it feels like watching something completely foreign, with bizarre creatures or futuristic tech. Other times, it hits so close to home it feels like a mirror. What fascinates me is how anime can stretch reality without breaking it. A show can tackle mental health, identity, politics, or love in ways that live-action often struggles to do because anime isn’t limited by physical reality.

Anime has this unique magic — it can be absurdly imaginative but also deeply emotional and real. Sometimes it feels like watching something completely foreign, with bizarre creatures or futuristic tech. Other times, it hits so close to home it feels like a mirror. What fascinates me is how anime can stretch reality without breaking it. A show can tackle mental health, identity, politics, or love in ways that live-action often struggles to do because anime isn’t limited by physical reality.

It feels like lunch rooms at jobs have become a rarity. When I think back over the places I’ve worked or volunteered, most didn’t have one—or if they did, it was small or inconveniently located. At my volunteer position, there was a lunch room, but it was just one, tucked away in the basement, and pretty small. Still, it existed, which already made it better than what came later.

It feels like lunch rooms at jobs have become a rarity. When I think back over the places I’ve worked or volunteered, most didn’t have one—or if they did, it was small or inconveniently located. At my volunteer position, there was a lunch room, but it was just one, tucked away in the basement, and pretty small. Still, it existed, which already made it better than what came later.

Travel has a way of surprising you, of offering moments that feel fleeting and almost unreal. Sometimes, the memories that stick the most aren’t the grand vistas or the perfectly curated photos—they’re the small, unexpected encounters that make you pause and question reality. For me, one of those moments happened in Iceland, during a family trip in 2023. I like to think of it as my “maybe” celebrity sighting, a fleeting glimpse of someone I’ve admired for years: Markiplier.

Travel has a way of surprising you, of offering moments that feel fleeting and almost unreal. Sometimes, the memories that stick the most aren’t the grand vistas or the perfectly curated photos—they’re the small, unexpected encounters that make you pause and question reality. For me, one of those moments happened in Iceland, during a family trip in 2023. I like to think of it as my “maybe” celebrity sighting, a fleeting glimpse of someone I’ve admired for years: Markiplier.

Daily writing prompt What would you do if you lost all your possessions? View all responses If I lost all of my possessions, I honestly would not worry about it too much. I know that sounds crazy, but I honestly would not really worry if I did lose my possessions. Would it suck? Yea. Would it be inconvenient? Of course. But I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Why? Because they are possessions. They are items. They are replaceable.

Daily writing prompt What would you do if you lost all your possessions? View all responses If I lost all of my possessions, I honestly would not worry about it too much. I know that sounds crazy, but I honestly would not really worry if I did lose my possessions. Would it suck? Yea. Would it be inconvenient? Of course. But I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Why? Because they are possessions. They are items. They are replaceable.

When I look at the Nobody franchise and everything it has built so far, I see a clear narrative thread that points toward one inevitable conclusion: Hutch Mansell will eventually face the consequences of his actions. Not necessarily in the sense of being killed off, but rather in a way that forces him to reckon with everything he has done, everything he has lost, and everything he has chosen along the way.

When I look at the Nobody franchise and everything it has built so far, I see a clear narrative thread that points toward one inevitable conclusion: Hutch Mansell will eventually face the consequences of his actions. Not necessarily in the sense of being killed off, but rather in a way that forces him to reckon with everything he has done, everything he has lost, and everything he has chosen along the way.

When we watch The Martian (2015), it’s easy to see Mark Watney’s story as a thrilling tale of survival on a distant planet. He battles isolation, resource scarcity, and, most pressingly, Mars’ massive dust storms. Meanwhile, Interstellar (2014) portrays a dying Earth, ravaged by relentless dust storms and agricultural collapse. On the surface, the films seem unrelated — different worlds, different crises, different stakes.

When we watch The Martian (2015), it’s easy to see Mark Watney’s story as a thrilling tale of survival on a distant planet. He battles isolation, resource scarcity, and, most pressingly, Mars’ massive dust storms. Meanwhile, Interstellar (2014) portrays a dying Earth, ravaged by relentless dust storms and agricultural collapse. On the surface, the films seem unrelated — different worlds, different crises, different stakes.

When audiences first watched Matt Damon in The Martian (2015), they met Mark Watney: the clever, resourceful astronaut stranded alone on Mars, surviving against all odds. His story was one of ingenuity, humor, and hope, showing humanity at its best. A few years earlier, Damon appeared in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar (2014) as Dr. Mann, the brilliant but ultimately tragic astronaut who betrays his team.

When audiences first watched Matt Damon in The Martian (2015), they met Mark Watney: the clever, resourceful astronaut stranded alone on Mars, surviving against all odds. His story was one of ingenuity, humor, and hope, showing humanity at its best. A few years earlier, Damon appeared in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar (2014) as Dr. Mann, the brilliant but ultimately tragic astronaut who betrays his team.

When Interstellar released in 2014, it immediately joined the pantheon of modern science fiction masterpieces. Christopher Nolan’s sprawling space odyssey was ambitious in scope and deeply human at its core. It was a movie about black holes, wormholes, relativity, and survival—but more than that, it was a story about love, family, and the resilience of the human spirit. At the time, Nolan insisted it was a standalone film.

When Interstellar released in 2014, it immediately joined the pantheon of modern science fiction masterpieces. Christopher Nolan’s sprawling space odyssey was ambitious in scope and deeply human at its core. It was a movie about black holes, wormholes, relativity, and survival—but more than that, it was a story about love, family, and the resilience of the human spirit. At the time, Nolan insisted it was a standalone film.

Daily writing prompt What's a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? View all responses green technology. i used to think it would be revolutionary. and was hopeful about it. but now i am like, who the heck will be able to afford this? now, dont get me wrong, i still am for the climate and the environment and whatnot, but green technology, i dont think thats one of the ways we will achieve a better environment.

Daily writing prompt What's a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? View all responses green technology. i used to think it would be revolutionary. and was hopeful about it. but now i am like, who the heck will be able to afford this? now, dont get me wrong, i still am for the climate and the environment and whatnot, but green technology, i dont think thats one of the ways we will achieve a better environment.

October 3rd has, strangely and beautifully, become one of the most iconic dates in pop culture. Unlike other “fan holidays” that get created artificially or through marketing campaigns, October 3rd has significance for two completely different fandoms that, at first glance, could not be further apart: Mean Girls and Fullmetal Alchemist. On one side, we have a 2004 teen comedy film that satirizes high school cliques, social hierarchy, and the pressures of fitting in.

October 3rd has, strangely and beautifully, become one of the most iconic dates in pop culture. Unlike other “fan holidays” that get created artificially or through marketing campaigns, October 3rd has significance for two completely different fandoms that, at first glance, could not be further apart: Mean Girls and Fullmetal Alchemist. On one side, we have a 2004 teen comedy film that satirizes high school cliques, social hierarchy, and the pressures of fitting in.

Over the past few days, a strange and concerning trend has been spreading across Facebook. At first glance, these posts appear to be harmless brain teasers or puzzle images — something fun to solve, share, or comment on. But on closer inspection, a cryptic text such as “BE CV BK 2025 -R-D” appears above the image, signaling that the post is part of a larger scam.

Over the past few days, a strange and concerning trend has been spreading across Facebook. At first glance, these posts appear to be harmless brain teasers or puzzle images — something fun to solve, share, or comment on. But on closer inspection, a cryptic text such as “BE CV BK 2025 -R-D” appears above the image, signaling that the post is part of a larger scam.

Scammers are always reinventing their tactics, and Facebook is often the testing ground for their newest schemes. Recently, a peculiar type of scam has started to appear on the platform, and it’s catching many users by surprise. On the surface, these posts look harmless: a colorful brain game puzzle, the kind of post designed to get people to pause, think for a moment, and maybe share or comment their answers.

Scammers are always reinventing their tactics, and Facebook is often the testing ground for their newest schemes. Recently, a peculiar type of scam has started to appear on the platform, and it’s catching many users by surprise. On the surface, these posts look harmless: a colorful brain game puzzle, the kind of post designed to get people to pause, think for a moment, and maybe share or comment their answers.

Halloween is just around the corner! I’m calling for spooky stories, eerie poems, and creepy artwork to feature this October. Whether it’s a terrifying tale, a haunting poem, or a creepy illustration, I want to see what you’ve created to celebrate the season of frights! 🗓 Submission Deadline: October 25, 2025📧 How to Submit: Send your work to [email protected] or use…