Characters are often one of the elements of fiction (and sometimes nonfiction) that make or break a story for readers. It remains unspoken but is …
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Atlan
Aslan arrived at the dock an hour late, screeching motorbike tires muffled under blasts of EDM. He propped up the kickstand and dismounted, slinging the …
In Her Eyes
PART I: WINTER Gazing out the window was an everyday affair for Amber. Some might classify this as boring, but to her, it was the …
Transit
In this life that we are living, changing is the hardest part. You say goodbye and then you start all over again. -The End (Is …
Us Throughout the Years
Year Zero, December Most of the time, the dead mall was what it was: a dead mall. The only redeeming qualities were (1) the banquet …
The Unexplored Consequences of Marvel’s Blip
Warning: The following article contains spoilers from the movies Avengers: Infinity Wars, Avengers: Endgame, and Spiderman: Far From Home. In light of the latest Marvel …
Real Talk: The War on Women
Disclaimer: The following article discusses topics of a sensitive nature which may be disturbing and/or controversial to some readers. Hence, reader discretion is advised. The …
The Rain, the Sea, and Everything in Between
The sky was growing dark, cloaked with a garment of night and thunder. The dark clouds knitted together so the sun’s weak golden threads couldn’t …
From Your Computer Screens to Your Countries
Written by Tan Li Ying, Merissa If you’re even just a little bit familiar with the YouTube music scene, you would have, at some …
Book Review: The Harry Potter Series
“Turn to page 394” and you will find yourself on a magical journey to Hogwarts of Witchcraft and Wizardry with Merissa Tan.