Exploring the interests and curiosities that shape us
Exploring the interests and curiosities that shape us
FEATURED short STORY
FEATURED short STORY
PUR
by josiah arsenault
PUR
by josiah arsenault
PUR | illustrations by ana carolina maciel
“A third body has been discovered floating in the Escondido river this morning at approximately 5:00AM. There were ligature marks around their wrists, ankles, and neck. The bodies were dumped in areas that are surveillance free. Leather bags filled with the bones of small animals have caused the culprit to be dubbed ‘The Hexondido Killer’.
“All the victims have been female between the ages of 19 and 24. Experts are telling anyone matching this description to stay inside during the night hours. If you have any information regarding this elusive killer, please call the number at the bottom of the screen.”
Cassidy grimaced and pressed the power button on her remote. For the past month, paranoia and sensationalism had ruled the local news channels. Three bodies in three weeks, it was cause for alarm for any young female in the North County area….[READ MORE]
PUR | illustrations by ana carolina maciel
“A third body has been discovered floating in the Escondido river this morning at approximately 5:00AM. There were ligature marks around their wrists, ankles, and neck. The bodies were dumped in areas that are surveillance free. Leather bags filled with the bones of small animals have caused the culprit to be dubbed ‘The Hexondido Killer’.
“All the victims have been female between the ages of 19 and 24. Experts are telling anyone matching this description to stay inside during the night hours. If you have any information regarding this elusive killer, please call the number at the bottom of the screen.”
Cassidy grimaced and pressed the power button on her remote. For the past month, paranoia and sensationalism had ruled the local news channels. Three bodies in three weeks, it was cause for alarm for any young female in the North County area….[READ MORE]
A COLLECTION OF THE BEST short STORIES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
THE LAKE
the lake | illustrations by diane novario Her mother always believed that open water had a way of healing the soul. Cradling concerns and enveloping reality. Just for a moment. Just until the pain went away. Just until its sweet release healed any remaining wounds....
Good Day, Sir or Madam
good day sir or madam | illustrations by sidney teles “Hey,” said the fly, making its rounds from Point A to Point B to Point C and back to Point A again. “You should die." Arjun wiped some sweat from his forehead as he dialed another number. “Hey,” said the fly...
The Optimist
the optimist | illustrations by sidney teles I miss the crackle of a drawn cigarette. I used to smoke one every morning over coffee and pellegrino; I felt wildly italian. These days, the closest I get to that feeling is sneaking instant coffee into the recreation...
A Man of Class
Arthur threw down The Wall Street Journal onto the tablecloth. After pushing his soft-boiled egg and toast to the center of the table, he tore off the bottom right corner of the paper containing the story that prompted his revulsion. Then he grabbed his cell phone and...
Whatever shape reality takes is often a reflection of the world around us. Through the art of storytelling, we are able to understand our society, our culture, and ourselves better.
A collection of today’s Best short stories.
Cultural Commentaries
A Genuine Reflection of the human experience in today’s world
THE EMERALD CIRCLE
It has been 79 years since the Marijuana Tax Act was passed in 1937. Recent decades have shown some progress, and finally the facade of prohibition is starting to fall apart. The Canadian legalization process took decades, but was ultimately successful, and recent...
THE MORAL DILEMMA OF QUENTIN TARANTINO
For some years now, Quentin Tarantino has been at the forefront of every aspiring filmmaker’s “top 10 directors” list. With no experience outside of working at a movie rental store, Tarantino has made an impressive career for himself by recycling tropes and scenarios...
How Cannabis Helped Me Bike Across America
great high in the sky | illustrations by seth williams 40 miles outside of Phoenix, Arizona. My back tire goes flat. As I scanned the area, all I could see were the cars and semi trucks whirring past me at 80 miles per hour. Ahead, there was what looked like a bridge....
Happening Around You
From Philosophy to Canna Culture and everything in between
CBD and Massage: What’s Not to Love?
Vital Body Therapeutics , Santa Cruz Massage therapy was already relaxing and healing the body before CBD became legal. Adding CBD-infused massage creams into the mix now seem to be taking massage therapy to the next level. Put the effectiveness of a cannabidiol...
Smoke, Drink and Be Naked on the Coast of Oaxaca
Photo Credit: Kristy Ambrose I tell the friendly camionetta1 driver that I don't need directions, and he's surprised. I smile and mime smoking a joint. Now he understands, and gives a hearty wave as he pulls back onto the highway. The folks who know Zipolite know it...
Facts and Myths About Cannabis and Sex
There is no doubt that having regular sex is a very important aspect of every healthy romantic relationship. Presently, there is no research that shows which gender enjoys sex the most. Unfulfilled sexual expectations can negatively affect the relationship between...
Providing a place of connection through a free forum of discussion, opinion and analysis on the topics that affect us the most. Confident, contrary and full of passion.
Cultural Commentaries
A genuine reflection of the human experience in today’s world
How Cannabis Helped Me Bike Across America
great high in the sky | illustrations by seth williams 40 miles outside of Phoenix, Arizona. My back tire goes flat. As I scanned the area, all I could see were the cars and semi trucks whirring past me at 80 miles per hour. Ahead, there was what looked like a bridge....
Here’s What the Death Clock Told Me That Changed My Life
Just minutes ago, the Death Clock told me I've got 6 years 3 days to live. When I saw that forecast, I couldn't think straight. I have my Thermos flask near me. I rubbed my eyes, poured some of its coffee into its cup and sipped the coffee to jolt my mental juices:...
Why Queer Lit Is Important For Adults Too
In high school, I was a voracious reader. I devoured the books my friends lent me, and begged for bookstore trips, unable to resist setting one more book atop my massive to-be-read pile. I read a lot of books about me—a teenager who didn’t quite fit in social circles,...
Acid Rain Isn’t Always What You Think It Is
photo by mark chamberlain, courtesy of liz goldner Much has been made of late about Woodstock’s 50th anniversary: it was a milestone in a tumultuous time, an anarchic cultural gathering that managed, despite many slips in the mud, to reflect essential goodwill between...
Happening Around You
From philosophy to canna culture and everything in between
Facts and Myths About Cannabis and Sex
There is no doubt that having regular sex is a very important aspect of every healthy romantic relationship. Presently, there is no research that shows which gender enjoys sex the most. Unfulfilled sexual expectations can negatively affect the relationship between...
Wounded Entrepreneurs and The Forgotten Casualties
Entrepreneurship is a world marked by the perception of success, failure, winners, and losers. The primary gist of what entrepreneurship means is to start with an idea with often with minimal resources and grow that idea into a culture-changing phenomenon. The...
Are You the One: Come One, Come Most?
What is Missing in MTV’s Sexually Fluid Reality Show... MTV recently decided to morph its “Are You the One” franchise into a “sexually fluid” experiment. In the new season of the show, coined “Come One Come All,” sixteen people live in a mansion together in an attempt...
The Hidden Danger of SoundCloud Rap
If you’re a hip-hop head, a young person, or someone who has logged onto Soundcloud at least once in the past two years, you’ve certainly been exposed to a fair few young rappers with a certain radical means of appearance. They have hair of many shades, are tatted up...
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Get smart! Using Emotional Intelligence in a Technological World
“For every gain there is a sacrifice.” There’s no doubt about it. Living in the digital age has allowed us many advantages and conveniences not afforded to previous generations. With a click of a computer mouse, we can pay our bills, “shop until we drop,” connect...
Is She A Provocateur?
Men have certainly been under attack in recent years for many sexual and social things they might have done as well as many things they have only been accused of doing, and even for many things I’m sure some of them wished they had done but didn’t or couldn’t. ...
Who wants a Marijuana Penis?
I have always thought that I will reach the end of my days without trying a penis, and until now I have fulfilled it. But I will not forget the day I ate some chocolates stuffed with marijuana; yes, shaped like a penis. Again, I tried one of the biggest rock concerts...
How to Make Cannabutter
Cannabutter is easy to make and can be used in the creation of all sorts of yummy edibles. Here, Kristy give us a step-by-step guide to making cannabutter. It’s easy to learn how to roll a joint or pack a bowl, but making pot infused edibles is probably more...
Providing a place of connection through a free forum of discussion, opinion and analysis on the topics that affect us the most. Confident, contrary and full of passion.
HOUSEPLANT
Humor is the entry point of humanity. Certainly, if you enjoy comedy and deep-bellied laughter you are familiar with Seth Rogen. The husky, hilarity inducing actor has been featured in classic films such as Pineapple Express, Knocked Up and 40 Year Old Virgin. Now, he...
WHY PATRONIZING BLACK BUSINESSES MAKES ME BLUE
“My people perish for a lack of knowledge.”---HOSEA 4:6 In a show of solidarity, I often patronize Black businesses and service providers in my neighboring areas. Though I am certainly not obligated to, economically speaking, it just makes good business sense. When...
All About Vaginal or Yoni Steaming
Steam my what? Yes, you heard me right – Your vagina needs some TLC too girl! Vaginal or Yoni steaming, is a holistic treatment which utilizes steam to cleanse and enhance vaginal health. Your vagina is probably the most unappreciated organ, yet it withstands,...
Behind the leather curtain: BDSM in a sex-positive era
Inhibitions are life’s greatest obstacle to exploration. Push them aside, lift the veil, and you will undoubtedly find yourself. Curiosity carries with it a feeling of renewal. Yet the skid to the unknown can be nerve-wracking. The transition between what is...
