Achievements

I'm Planning a Book Launch
Hey all. I have an announcement. I'm planning a book launch. Most of you might know me from my articles on true crime and strange happenings, but I also write fiction. (I've published a few short stories here.)
By Cynthia Varady2 years ago in Writers
Tataski's Final Testimony
In the Western United States, Asian families were doing well back in the last century. Before equal rights and before Civil Rights, there were Asian families that were making more than White Americans. They would come from working on the trains in 19th Century to making profitable businesses. Some of them were becoming millionaires. And Tataski was one of them, he was from generations of hard-working Americans. He was a proud Asian American. He loved his country and his relatives fought for the country since the Civil War. His family became rich off of their many businesses and franchises in the city and across the West. But there was one thing Tataski wanted was equality. He wanted his children and his family to receive the same privileges as White people. And his family agreed to his pursuit in order to protect their wealth. They wanted to have the same freedoms as White people. So their family hired a lawyer and sued in Court.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Writers
Orlleo & Penelope
Well before the Civil War freed all enslaved people. There were people buying their freedom. There were slaves who master let them go. There were freedmen who paid the widow of their master to become free. I was one of them Orlleo. All my youth I gave to the system. All my strength and all my life, I was mostly enslaved. My parents came from Africa. And I was purchased at conception. Master attained about three hundred slaves. And I am one of the youngest when I was born. It happened after I raised a family. After I worked most of my life. That master died and his widow fell unto hard times. She could not afford all the slaves that she had and so it was lawful to give them their freedom. My plan was to first get my freedom then to free the rest of my family. So I told the miss that I would make a deal for my freedom. I would work for three more months and I will be freed from her. And she agreed and made a contract and she gave me my freedom papers dated on the time I could leave. So I was happy working for my freedom. I did more work than I ever because I knew freedom was coming. And I kept up. The widow came to remind me Orlleo you worked hard enough. I decided to let you and the rest of your family go. I took all the papers and shook her hand strongly. And that night we left.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Writers
The Marathon of Resilience
In the bustling city of Concordia, there lived a young woman named Emily who had always harbored a dream—to become a long-distance runner. Despite facing physical challenges from a young age, she was determined to pursue her passion. Emily was born with a congenital heart condition that required multiple surgeries and endless medical attention. Her doctors warned her against strenuous activities, but her heart longed for the open road.
By Ella Anna2 years ago in Writers
Paul Stewart's "Unnerve, Unsettle, and Scare Me" Challenge Winners Announcement!. Content Warning.
Despite Stephen A. Roddewig's intention to have this little unofficial challenge end early, I stuck to my original plan. Come for me, Roddewig (lol, that sounded very threatening in my head, but actually looks rather tame on the screen. Loved that post and will provide a link, It Is First of the Month, in which he makes some good points and is very authoritative about it.)
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Writers
Milestones
Introduction This is just something that makes me happy to see on Vocal and I love seeing people hit milestones. I have sometimes been criticized in the past for sharing mine but that doesn't bother me as I have a major one coming up that I may or may not share, but I am so glad to see others hitting and surpassing those milestones, often unexpectedly.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
I Made It to 100*. Top Story - November 2023.
This story has been sitting in my drafts for a while. I was nervous about boring people with a clip show of my Vocal portfolio. I've seen many of these Vocal milestone pieces on the platform and I figure, why not? I'll just spice it up with my signature wit and optimism.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Writers
"Pakistani Angler's Fortunes: Short-term Mogul On Account of Interesting Fish Deal"
In an endearing poverty to newfound wealth story that has caught the consideration of individuals all over the planet, a Pakistani angler as of late wound up launching into the posh everyday lifestyle after a fortunate experience with an uncommon catch. Muhammad Ali, an unassuming angler hailing from the waterfront town of Gwadar, turned into a short-term tycoon in the wake of selling an uncommon and slippery fish that specialists accept to be a stand-out example.
By Ashok2 years ago in Writers
The Blank Page
I stare at my computer's white screen, nothing. Maybe it's just not my day. Should I try paper - something I haven't done in many years. I wonder can I even still write?
By KISOK2 years ago in Writers
NEW BOOK NEW BOOK NEW BOOK. Top Story - November 2023.
Honestly I'm not really sure if this is the appropriate space for this or not, but anyway...for those of you who have enjoyed some of my poems this year, I just published a new book. It is a collection of about 75 or 80 of my favourite poems I wrote during my travels this year around Australia and Asia, including a few that showed up here on Vocal. (I lost count because I kept going back and forth about which ones made the cut or not).
By Roderick Makim2 years ago in Writers
How I’ve Prepared To Pitch My Novels
In the late hours of the night, I find myself tired but not willing to rest, weary but fighting to keep focus, and overwhelmed but still keeping hope.
By Kadence2 years ago in Writers
Blood On Your Hands. Content Warning.
The phrase blood on your hands always amused me Like it stops there But it reaches beyond that, doesn't it? It seeps through your skin
By B2 years ago in Writers