In the vast landscape of UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) preparation, where aspirants navigate through mountains of syllabi and oceans of study materials, finding the right approach can be daunting. The journey to cracking one of India's toughest exams requires not just hard work, but also smart strategies. In this blog, we delve into the innovative techniques adopted by Believers IAS Academy, shedding light on how they're revolutionizing UPSC preparation.
The Mindful Curriculum Design:
Believers IAS Academy understands that traditional approaches to learning might not always yield the best results. Hence, they've crafted a curriculum that's not just comprehensive but also mindful of the evolving exam patterns and requirements. Rather than overwhelming students with endless content, they focus on quality over quantity. Their curriculum is meticulously designed, ensuring that every topic is covered with depth and clarity, thereby reducing the need for rote memorization.
Interactive Learning Platforms:
Gone are the days when learning was confined to the classroom. Believers IAS Academy harnesses the power of technology to create interactive learning platforms that extend beyond physical boundaries. Through live classes, webinars, and discussion forums, students engage in dynamic conversations with faculty members and peers, fostering a collaborative learning environment. This not only enhances understanding but also encourages critical thinking and idea exchange.
Personalized Mentorship Programs:
Recognizing that each aspirant has unique strengths and weaknesses, Believers IAS Academy offers personalized mentorship programs tailored to individual needs. Upon enrollment, students are assigned dedicated mentors who provide guidance, support, and feedback throughout their journey. These mentors act as confidants, helping aspirants navigate challenges, set realistic goals, and stay motivated. Such personalized attention fosters a sense of accountability and ensures that no student is left behind.
Embracing Technology:
In the digital age, technology is a game-changer, and Believers IAS Academy embraces it wholeheartedly. From AI-driven analytics to gamified learning apps, they leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance the learning experience. For instance, their adaptive learning platforms use algorithms to identify areas of improvement and deliver customized study plans accordingly. Similarly, gamified quizzes and mock tests make learning fun and engaging, turning mundane tasks into exciting challenges.
Holistic Approach to Preparation:
UPSC preparation is not just about mastering the syllabus; it's about nurturing holistic growth. Believers IAS Academy understands this and goes beyond academic excellence to focus on holistic development. Through personality development sessions, stress management workshops, and extracurricular activities, they groom aspirants into well-rounded individuals capable of facing the rigors of the exam and beyond. This holistic approach instills confidence, resilience, and a sense of purpose in every student.
Community Support and Networking:
Lastly, Believers IAS Academy recognizes the power of community support and networking in UPSC preparation. They foster a sense of belonging among aspirants by organizing study groups, alumni meets, and social events. This not only creates a support system for students but also expands their professional network, opening doors to mentorship, collaboration, and future opportunities.
In conclusion, Believers IAS Academy stands out for its innovative techniques that transcend traditional boundaries and redefine UPSC preparation. By combining mindful curriculum design, interactive learning platforms, personalized mentorship, technology integration, holistic development, and community support, they're empowering aspirants to realize their dreams and excel in the competitive landscape of civil services. So, if you're aspiring to crack the UPSC exam, consider embracing these innovative techniques the Believers IAS Academy way.
In the vast landscape of UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) preparation, where aspirants navigate through mountains of syllabi and oceans of study materials, finding the right approach can be daunting. The journey to cracking one of India's toughest exams requires not just hard work, but also smart strategies. In this blog, we delve into the innovative techniques adopted by Believers IAS Academy, shedding light on how they're revolutionizing UPSC preparation.
The Mindful Curriculum Design:
Believers IAS Academy understands that traditional approaches to learning might not always yield the best results. Hence, they've crafted a curriculum that's not just comprehensive but also mindful of the evolving exam patterns and requirements. Rather than overwhelming students with endless content, they focus on quality over quantity. Their curriculum is meticulously designed, ensuring that every topic is covered with depth and clarity, thereby reducing the need for rote memorization.
Interactive Learning Platforms:
Gone are the days when learning was confined to the classroom. Believers IAS Academy harnesses the power of technology to create interactive learning platforms that extend beyond physical boundaries. Through live classes, webinars, and discussion forums, students engage in dynamic conversations with faculty members and peers, fostering a collaborative learning environment. This not only enhances understanding but also encourages critical thinking and idea exchange.
Personalized Mentorship Programs:
Recognizing that each aspirant has unique strengths and weaknesses, Believers IAS Academy offers personalized mentorship programs tailored to individual needs. Upon enrollment, students are assigned dedicated mentors who provide guidance, support, and feedback throughout their journey. These mentors act as confidants, helping aspirants navigate challenges, set realistic goals, and stay motivated. Such personalized attention fosters a sense of accountability and ensures that no student is left behind.
Embracing Technology:
In the digital age, technology is a game-changer, and Believers IAS Academy embraces it wholeheartedly. From AI-driven analytics to gamified learning apps, they leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance the learning experience. For instance, their adaptive learning platforms use algorithms to identify areas of improvement and deliver customized study plans accordingly. Similarly, gamified quizzes and mock tests make learning fun and engaging, turning mundane tasks into exciting challenges.
Holistic Approach to Preparation:
UPSC preparation is not just about mastering the syllabus; it's about nurturing holistic growth. Believers IAS Academy understands this and goes beyond academic excellence to focus on holistic development. Through personality development sessions, stress management workshops, and extracurricular activities, they groom aspirants into well-rounded individuals capable of facing the rigors of the exam and beyond. This holistic approach instills confidence, resilience, and a sense of purpose in every student.
Community Support and Networking:
Lastly, Believers IAS Academy recognizes the power of community support and networking in UPSC preparation. They foster a sense of belonging among aspirants by organizing study groups, alumni meets, and social events. This not only creates a support system for students but also expands their professional network, opening doors to mentorship, collaboration, and future opportunities.
In conclusion, Believers IAS Academy stands out for its innovative techniques that transcend traditional boundaries and redefine UPSC preparation. By combining mindful curriculum design, interactive learning platforms, personalized mentorship, technology integration, holistic development, and community support, they're empowering aspirants to realize their dreams and excel in the competitive landscape of civil services. So, if you're aspiring to crack the UPSC exam, consider embracing these innovative techniques the Believers IAS Academy way.

[Saturday] Imperium Maledictum - A World Unraveling! Session 0 free!

Have you ever wondered how Chaos starts to spread? How the minds slowly become corrupted by the heretical? A single drop of doubt is all it takes and the seed of corruption spreads. Unravel the secrets of the Underhive, meet and expel the various gangs of a Hive World, and face that which seeks to corrupt the feeble in this exciting professionally designed Homebrew Adventure written by Professional GM Marko/Pepe.

• 🕛 Time: Every Saturday at 10 AM CEST/GMT+2 - Played for 3 hours.
• 🧙‍♂️ Players: 4/6 - 2 Spots Remaining
• 💻 Platform: FoundryVTT with Discord.
• 💵 Costs: Session 0 free! 15 EUUSD per person per session after.
• ☀️ NOTE - We are currently 3 sessions underway, the campaign plans to extend past the initial 4-6 sessioms for various perilious adventures.

Hello, I've been a professional GM for 4 years now having completed a lot of campaigns in various systems and have a lot of proficiency with learning new ones. If you are interested please message me here or on Discord - peenicks

[Thursday] Wardens Of Wildwood - PF2 Session 0 and 1 Free!

As the fledgling nation of Taldor grew over millennia, it picked away at the surrounding wilderness, felling valuable trees while riling the beasts, fey, and other inhabitants into generations of cyclical violence. Only millennia later did Taldor and the forest’s eminent druids of the Wildwood Lodge negotiate lasting peace with the Treaty of the Wildwood. Even so, the forest remains a realm besieged by civilization. As forest-dwellers gather for the annual Greenwood Gala, the election of Lodge leadership, and the renewal of the treaty, there’s an opportunity to resolve old grudges—and as much potential to spark war.

• 🕛Time: 11 AM CEST/UTC +2. Played every week for 3 hours.
• 🧙‍♂️Players: 3/6 - 3 Spots Left, still in recruitment phase.
• 💻Platform: FoundryVTT with Discord.
• 💵Costs: Session 0 & 1 are free! 20 EUUSD per person per session after. I also offer payment packages!
• 💎Starting Level: 5
• ⚔️Optional Rules - Free Archetype
• ☀️Custom Content! - I create side-stories for player characters if whenever they wish to obtain something with the [Uncommon] or [Rare] tag.

[Saturday] Seven Dooms for Sandpoint - PF2 Session 0 and 1 Free!

The town of Sandpoint has seen more than its fair share of danger and trouble over the years, including harrowing fires, prolific serial killers, goblin raids, and attacks by giants and dragons, but what faces the so-called Light of the Lost Coast now is its greatest threat yet! Something sinister has been manipulating events all along, and now a new band of heroes must step in to save this legendary small town from seven deadly dooms!

• 🕛Time: 4:00 PM CEST/UTC +2 or Played every week for 4 hours.
• 🧙‍♂️Players: 3/6 - 3 Spots Left, still in recruitment phase.
• 💻Platform: FoundryVTT with Discord.
• 💵Costs: Session 0 & 1 are free! 20 EUUSD per person per session after. I also offer payment packages!
• 💎Starting Level: 4
• ⚔️Optional Rules - Free Archetype
• ☀️Custom Content! - I create side-stories for player characters if whenever they wish to obtain something with the [Uncommon] or [Rare] tag.

Hello, I've been a professional GM for 4 years now having completed a lot of campaigns in various systems and have a lot of proficiency with learning new ones. If you are interested please message me here or on Discord - peenicks

I choose this platform to say sorry to a person I hurt 15 years ago. I know we have our own lives today but I would like to take the courage to say sorry. For me to also move on and validate the feelings I had this moment. I'm not a good writer but I want to share my story. Do you guys experienced having no memory of a certain situation in your life? It's like you remember the person but not fully apprehend what "really" happened to both of you? Seems like there is a missing puzzle in the big picture? It happened to me and realized everything after all the embarrasing things I did. I was like acting the victim before and not knowing I am to blame after all. Year 2023 when I came back in my country, I'm working overseas by the way. As I went home, I declutter my personal things and there I saw some letters wayback 15years ago. Letters during our retreat activity college days. I read all their sweet messages and I stumbled to read a letter written by my crush. After reading his short and sweet letter I'm sobbing. Tears rolling down my cheeks and asking myself, what was my reaction when I read his letter before? Like what did I do?!! Did I read this? I'm thinking so hard searching for answers in my head about his letter but got no answer. It was so vague to me that I cannot find the answer I'm looking for in my mind and in my memory. All memories and emotions were bleak during that specific time. Throughout the day, all I'm thinking about was his letter. Thoughts like, yeah, I do have a crush on him during college days and it is too impossible that I disregarded that letter. I'm thinking crazy things already about his letter yet I cannot remember what really happened. I contacted my close friend who's been with me since college. She's like my sister from another mother who knows everything since college days. I started the convo sending her the letter he wrote for me and instantly she recognize who wrote it. She even ask me what did I do when I read the letter before or did I even bother to read the letter? I told her I cannot remember what I did before but one thing that's clear to me was our friendship seemed to drift away even before the graduation day. That's why I was'nt able to contact him after graduation day till up to present. Thinking, I was just the girl who just learned that the guy I like before, liked me back after reading the letter, my friend give me a silly suggestion of giving him a PM. Yes, we are classmates, friends during those days. He was on my list of friends in my socmedia yet after all this years, I never sent him a PM. I just wanted to say hi but I'm too embarassed to do it. Overthinking stuff and crazy ideas crossing in my mind. Then all of a sudden I saw in my screen 11:11am, immediately type hi and hit send button. Feeling embarassed that I pm-ed him first at the same time doubting if he still knows me, I'm too anxious in wanting to have or not to have a reply from him that time. Morning the next day upon checking my phone I got a reply from him, 👍 at 5:55am. Being weirdo again all I did was to talk to myself early that morning to give him a reply or not. I'm thorn of doing so or what. Then I just decided to give him a message of asking how is he, introducing myself, hope he's doing okay, message him because of blah, blah then wishin him luck and good day. Ugh, still embarassed. I thought it will be the end of our convo but he replied back saying he's doing okay. He remember me saying I'm his classmate and I'm happy that he's doing good now in his new career. He also ask how I'm doing and what do I do these days. We exchange 4-5 convo until he stop responding. I'm like yeah, that's it. I'm sure he's busy and I understand his profession demands time but I also want myself not to expect anything in REALITY. I'm being too emotional as of the moment that all I got to think was him and his letter creating imaginary things between us. I'm a rational person so as I pacify myself and calm down the thoughts in my mind, I decided to write everything in my journal. As I write down my thoughts, the question of how's and why's, slowly I remember everything that happened 15 years ago. I clearly remember the thoughts I had, the decisions I made and how I ghosted him. Circa 2009. 4th year college. I have a guy friend who's my classmate during 3rd year since we were block section. He's also my block groupmate. Maybe we became close because we were together most of the times. He's tall, lanky, sweet, caring, funny and brainy. He's the type of guy who only bring a notebook in the room, I never saw him with a bag in normal schedule of classes but hey he always pass. And as a cheapskate college girl, I used to take down notes and do everything as I can to not spend extra penny. I become aware of him being sweet to me by borrowing my notes saying she can understand my handwriting, sitting beside me on classes where sitting position is not required, going to library doing group activities, walking side by side in school aisle and seeing him giving me a sweet smile. Getting him caught staring at me then he will just smile mirorring his eyes. It seems like normal things right? But I can sense there is something behind those small gestures. I also shared this to my friend that I can sense there is something about him but he never confirm anything at all. He was never even bothered when he knew one of my girl friends told him she had a crush on him. I got a little jealous during that time, I even got jealous on her friends that were beauties during college days. He was a friendly guy but knows how to be a gentleman. Since, no admission of feelings in his part we continued to be good friends, him still giving the same care and treatment to me. I can't remember if it was 2nd trimester when we had our retreat activity. It was months also before our graduation day and then after that will have our in-house review for upcoming board examination. Everyone is excited to attend the retreat because we can give a rest on our tired minds. We rented a good place with a perfect weather during that time. During our last day, the last task given to us is write a letter to each person in your group. He was my groupmate during the retreat. We can read the letter after the activity or if we have time to spare. I decided to read mine when I got home. Me and him are still good during that time. When I arrived home, I started reading their letter, I read his letter last. His letter goes like this,
A_____, " I have met you on a cloudy Monday and now you never knew how much I loved the rain." Your a gentle child and very sincere. You are very concern to all the people around you and thats what make you different from others. You can carry things up and I know you can make it. Goodluck and Godbless. I am just on yourside waiting for you to tap me and call my name.
I'm shocked yet relieved knowing that what he's doing towards me is confirmed in his letter. It might be a indirect confirmation but I think it still says so. I'm happy to know he's not just a friend caring for me but someone special who took care of me all this time. But as my happiness took over me, that feeling of anxiousness and cowardice envelops my entire body. Confessing his feelings, then now, what? What will happen in our friendship? How do I face him, as I am shy girl before? If I tell him I like him too, what will happen to us? Graduation day is in the corner, inhouse review is giving us pressure, licensure examination will happen in next few months and I need to focus, to study to pass the exam. Those were my concerns at that time. So, I made up my mind. Without giving him any answer, without telling him what I have in my mind, without him knowing what I really wanted to say despite the concerns I had in mind. I let him go without telling him what I feel towards him that time. Following days at school, I started avoiding him. I dare not to look at him directly in his eyes. I never got to talk to him about his letter. And as days passes by giving him same treatment and distance, I saw him once looking at me, his eyes saying like giving up. From then on, our friendship drifted off. I never got to talk to him in our graduation day, even in succeding events after our licensure exam. I did pass my licensure, he also did. I'm not expecting he will talk to me or greet me if ever we crossed our path again. He was my first love. But I never give him the chance. There might be a future for our relationship but I never gave him a chance. To my lovecrush, I am sorry for ghosting you, for not giving you a chance, and for leaving you hanging-up. I know I'm a big coward, selfish, self centered and faint hearted person when it comes to you. Confessing and telling you what my heart wants before will NOT/NEVER change anything now. But I wanted to say this for me to let go of the feelings that I still have for you. Lovecrush, I like you too. I care for you too. I did become a scaredy cat before telling you my true feelings are but know that after all those days knowing you like me too, I always think of you. The heartbeak I give to myself and to you, left me no choice but to suppress the pain and convince myself to forget the painful choice I made. Thank you for letting me feel how special I am in my own way. Thank you for being my green flag.❤️ Thank you for being warm, caring, thoughtful and loving friend.🥰 Now, I will never ever forget the memories we shared before even if it brings joy and pain. It is now my treasure. Thank you so much lovecrush. You will always be my first love and first heartache.🙂 I know you can make it in life. You're such a kind hearted soul. Wishin you all the best in life! Takecare as always. Godbless!🙏❤️

1. Not understanding how customers will be acquired, not comprehending marketing nor valuing it enough. Most highly skilled people fall for this one. "Build it and they will come" is a terrible lie. Best customers are inundated by never-ending, powerful marketing all around them and don't have time or thought to search for you, nor motivation to switch from where they buy today to buying from you. Good and constant marketing is needed to create awareness of your product or service.
2. Not spending money on marketing. Usually by not having any money for marketing, not planning for it. Sometimes because the entrepreneur quit their job to do the business full time! That's a terrible idea unless the business is already raking in enough money that you have to ask yourself "why am I still working?" Because you need MORE money to launch a business, not less. If your only means of income is your job, keep working until it financially doesn't make sense to any longer.
3. Not asking for help, not hiring staff or outsourcing tasks that can be done by others, not standardizing processes and supplies so others could do big pieces of the work to free you up to do the remaining portions. Being the "one man band". You only have so much energy, only so many hours in the day. How can you scale up your business to make it more effective and make more money? Trust others to help, and train them on what you need them to do. Simplify and standardize everything that happens in the business.
4. Not pivoting, not making necessary changes when learning what isn't working. Spend time regularly brainstorming at a high level to figure out the best next steps and direction to go in. Falling into day-to-day tasks and low-level thinking too easily and having to remind oneself to back up and think at a higher level. 1 hour every day, uninterrupted, is the target.
5. Not studying successful people and businesses who already overcame many obstacles you will face. Most people are happy to share what they already figured out and what works for them. Many books out there with great knowledge if you will read and apply what you read. Be willing to try new ideas to see how they can work for you. Takes a little humility to listen, instead of tell, when meeting with more experienced people. You can get good at it.
6. Learning the difference between self-employment and business ownership. It's like night and day. The work is very different. Self-employed individuals never have time off and can't scale their business to make enough money. Business owners scale constantly and have unlimited potential to increase profits, without working any harder (just different work).

I’ve been trying to replace my MacBook with iPad since the iPad Pro line came out - gave up 2 years ago and settled on iPad Mini and MBA. But in the past year realised I never actually used my iPad Mini - so having a big tablet I could detach from a keyboard would be better than MBA.
My tasks these days consist of: streaming TV/film, social media, occasional video editing and writing. One thing I can’t do on Mac, which I want an iPad for is downloading TV to watch whilst travelling - most apps for streaming aren’t on Mac.
I’m going to test it for the next 2 weeks, but am hopeful that it’s time to get rid of the Mac.
Weight and Portability
2 days with the iPad Pro 13” though, and I’m surprised how comfortable it is to use in tablet mode - both with full screen apps and Stage Manager. I’m not sure if it’s the new weight reduction, but it’s surprisingly comfortable in most situations.
In terms of portability - even with the keyboard, it’s about as light as the MBA and means I don’t need to take 2 devices with me anywhere so is better.
iPadOS
I know there’s limitations with iPadOS - but most of them don’t impact my workflow. I’ve found stage manager gives a computer feel, however, the worst bit about it is there’s no way to have any new app to open in the current stage automatically without holding a keyboard shortcut. But, this is the case on Mac too.
The other is scrolling with an external mouse - it seems to scroll line by line unless you’re using an Apple branded mouse. Which I believe has always been the case with iPadOS which is a nightmare. Trackpad is great but would be good to be able to use a mouse.
This is the first time I’ve had a M-chip iPad that can use external screens properly, but I’d heard that you couldn’t choose the audio source when connected to one. I’m not sure when this was updated - but happy that you can now do that even if you’re using something like FaceTime, or an app without the usual built in airplay/audio button.
The iPad can do everything I do on Mac easily - the experience just feels different and not quite as snappy. But I think that’s due to the touch-first approach with all the apps. The cursor represent a finer, not a cursor which makes a difference with how some things behave. I think that’s my biggest thing to get over.

[Saturday] Imperium Maledictum - A World Unraveling! Session 0 free!

Have you ever wondered how Chaos starts to spread? How the minds slowly become corrupted by the heretical? A single drop of doubt is all it takes and the seed of corruption spreads. Unravel the secrets of the Underhive, meet and expel the various gangs of a Hive World, and face that which seeks to corrupt the feeble in this exciting professionally designed Homebrew Adventure written by Professional GM Marko/Pepe.

• 🕛 Time: Every Saturday at 10 AM CEST/GMT+2 - Played for 3 hours.
• 🧙‍♂️ Players: 4/6 - 2 Spots Remaining
• 💻 Platform: FoundryVTT with Discord.
• 💵 Costs: Session 0 free! 15 EUUSD per person per session after.
• ☀️ NOTE - We are currently 3 sessions underway, the campaign plans to extend past the initial 4-6 sessioms for various perilious adventures.

Hello, I've been a professional GM for 4 years now having completed a lot of campaigns in various systems and have a lot of proficiency with learning new ones. If you are interested please message me here or on Discord - peenicks

[Thursday] Wardens Of Wildwood - PF2 Session 0 and 1 Free!

As the fledgling nation of Taldor grew over millennia, it picked away at the surrounding wilderness, felling valuable trees while riling the beasts, fey, and other inhabitants into generations of cyclical violence. Only millennia later did Taldor and the forest’s eminent druids of the Wildwood Lodge negotiate lasting peace with the Treaty of the Wildwood. Even so, the forest remains a realm besieged by civilization. As forest-dwellers gather for the annual Greenwood Gala, the election of Lodge leadership, and the renewal of the treaty, there’s an opportunity to resolve old grudges—and as much potential to spark war.

• 🕛Time: 11 AM CEST/UTC +2. Played every week for 3 hours.
• 🧙‍♂️Players: 3/6 - 3 Spots Left, still in recruitment phase.
• 💻Platform: FoundryVTT with Discord.
• 💵Costs: Session 0 & 1 are free! 20 EUUSD per person per session after. I also offer payment packages!
• 💎Starting Level: 5
• ⚔️Optional Rules - Free Archetype
• ☀️Custom Content! - I create side-stories for player characters if whenever they wish to obtain something with the [Uncommon] or [Rare] tag.

[Saturday] Seven Dooms for Sandpoint - PF2 Session 0 and 1 Free!

The town of Sandpoint has seen more than its fair share of danger and trouble over the years, including harrowing fires, prolific serial killers, goblin raids, and attacks by giants and dragons, but what faces the so-called Light of the Lost Coast now is its greatest threat yet! Something sinister has been manipulating events all along, and now a new band of heroes must step in to save this legendary small town from seven deadly dooms!

• 🕛Time: 4:00 PM CEST/UTC +2 or Played every week for 4 hours.
• 🧙‍♂️Players: 3/6 - 3 Spots Left, still in recruitment phase.
• 💻Platform: FoundryVTT with Discord.
• 💵Costs: Session 0 & 1 are free! 20 EUUSD per person per session after. I also offer payment packages!
• 💎Starting Level: 4
• ⚔️Optional Rules - Free Archetype
• ☀️Custom Content! - I create side-stories for player characters if whenever they wish to obtain something with the [Uncommon] or [Rare] tag.

Hello, I've been a professional GM for 4 years now having completed a lot of campaigns in various systems and have a lot of proficiency with learning new ones. If you are interested please message me here or on Discord - peenicks

[Saturday] Imperium Maledictum - A World Unraveling! Session 0 free!

Have you ever wondered how Chaos starts to spread? How the minds slowly become corrupted by the heretical? A single drop of doubt is all it takes and the seed of corruption spreads. Unravel the secrets of the Underhive, meet and expel the various gangs of a Hive World, and face that which seeks to corrupt the feeble in this exciting professionally designed Homebrew Adventure written by Professional GM Marko/Pepe.

• 🕛 Time: Every Saturday at 10 AM CEST/GMT+2 - Played for 3 hours.
• 🧙‍♂️ Players: 4/6 - 2 Spots Remaining
• 💻 Platform: FoundryVTT with Discord.
• 💵 Costs: Session 0 free! 15 EUUSD per person per session after.
• ☀️ NOTE - We are currently 3 sessions underway, the campaign plans to extend past the initial 4-6 sessioms for various perilious adventures.

Hello, I've been a professional GM for 4 years now having completed a lot of campaigns in various systems and have a lot of proficiency with learning new ones. If you are interested please message me here or on Discord - peenicks

[Thursday] Wardens Of Wildwood - PF2 Session 0 and 1 Free!

As the fledgling nation of Taldor grew over millennia, it picked away at the surrounding wilderness, felling valuable trees while riling the beasts, fey, and other inhabitants into generations of cyclical violence. Only millennia later did Taldor and the forest’s eminent druids of the Wildwood Lodge negotiate lasting peace with the Treaty of the Wildwood. Even so, the forest remains a realm besieged by civilization. As forest-dwellers gather for the annual Greenwood Gala, the election of Lodge leadership, and the renewal of the treaty, there’s an opportunity to resolve old grudges—and as much potential to spark war.

• 🕛Time: 11 AM CEST/UTC +2. Played every week for 3 hours.
• 🧙‍♂️Players: 3/6 - 3 Spots Left, still in recruitment phase.
• 💻Platform: FoundryVTT with Discord.
• 💵Costs: Session 0 & 1 are free! 20 EUUSD per person per session after. I also offer payment packages!
• 💎Starting Level: 5
• ⚔️Optional Rules - Free Archetype
• ☀️Custom Content! - I create side-stories for player characters if whenever they wish to obtain something with the [Uncommon] or [Rare] tag.

[Saturday] Seven Dooms for Sandpoint - PF2 Session 0 and 1 Free!

The town of Sandpoint has seen more than its fair share of danger and trouble over the years, including harrowing fires, prolific serial killers, goblin raids, and attacks by giants and dragons, but what faces the so-called Light of the Lost Coast now is its greatest threat yet! Something sinister has been manipulating events all along, and now a new band of heroes must step in to save this legendary small town from seven deadly dooms!

• 🕛Time: 4:00 PM CEST/UTC +2 or Played every week for 4 hours.
• 🧙‍♂️Players: 3/6 - 3 Spots Left, still in recruitment phase.
• 💻Platform: FoundryVTT with Discord.
• 💵Costs: Session 0 & 1 are free! 20 EUUSD per person per session after. I also offer payment packages!
• 💎Starting Level: 4
• ⚔️Optional Rules - Free Archetype
• ☀️Custom Content! - I create side-stories for player characters if whenever they wish to obtain something with the [Uncommon] or [Rare] tag.

Hello, I've been a professional GM for 4 years now having completed a lot of campaigns in various systems and have a lot of proficiency with learning new ones. If you are interested please message me here or on Discord - peenicks

[Saturday] Imperium Maledictum - A World Unraveling! Session 0 free!

Have you ever wondered how Chaos starts to spread? How the minds slowly become corrupted by the heretical? A single drop of doubt is all it takes and the seed of corruption spreads. Unravel the secrets of the Underhive, meet and expel the various gangs of a Hive World, and face that which seeks to corrupt the feeble in this exciting professionally designed Homebrew Adventure written by Professional GM Marko/Pepe.

• 🕛 Time: Every Saturday at 10 AM CEST/GMT+2 - Played for 3 hours.
• 🧙‍♂️ Players: 4/6 - 2 Spots Remaining
• 💻 Platform: FoundryVTT with Discord.
• 💵 Costs: Session 0 free! 15 EUUSD per person per session after.
• ☀️ NOTE - We are currently 3 sessions underway, the campaign plans to extend past the initial 4-6 sessioms for various perilious adventures.

Hello, I've been a professional GM for 4 years now having completed a lot of campaigns in various systems and have a lot of proficiency with learning new ones. If you are interested please message me here or on Discord - peenicks

[Thursday] Wardens Of Wildwood - PF2 Session 0 and 1 Free!

As the fledgling nation of Taldor grew over millennia, it picked away at the surrounding wilderness, felling valuable trees while riling the beasts, fey, and other inhabitants into generations of cyclical violence. Only millennia later did Taldor and the forest’s eminent druids of the Wildwood Lodge negotiate lasting peace with the Treaty of the Wildwood. Even so, the forest remains a realm besieged by civilization. As forest-dwellers gather for the annual Greenwood Gala, the election of Lodge leadership, and the renewal of the treaty, there’s an opportunity to resolve old grudges—and as much potential to spark war.

• 🕛Time: 11 AM CEST/UTC +2. Played every week for 3 hours.
• 🧙‍♂️Players: 3/6 - 3 Spots Left, still in recruitment phase.
• 💻Platform: FoundryVTT with Discord.
• 💵Costs: Session 0 & 1 are free! 20 EUUSD per person per session after. I also offer payment packages!
• 💎Starting Level: 5
• ⚔️Optional Rules - Free Archetype
• ☀️Custom Content! - I create side-stories for player characters if whenever they wish to obtain something with the [Uncommon] or [Rare] tag.

[Saturday] Seven Dooms for Sandpoint - PF2 Session 0 and 1 Free!

The town of Sandpoint has seen more than its fair share of danger and trouble over the years, including harrowing fires, prolific serial killers, goblin raids, and attacks by giants and dragons, but what faces the so-called Light of the Lost Coast now is its greatest threat yet! Something sinister has been manipulating events all along, and now a new band of heroes must step in to save this legendary small town from seven deadly dooms!

• 🕛Time: 4:00 PM CEST/UTC +2 or Played every week for 4 hours.
• 🧙‍♂️Players: 3/6 - 3 Spots Left, still in recruitment phase.
• 💻Platform: FoundryVTT with Discord.
• 💵Costs: Session 0 & 1 are free! 20 EUUSD per person per session after. I also offer payment packages!
• 💎Starting Level: 4
• ⚔️Optional Rules - Free Archetype
• ☀️Custom Content! - I create side-stories for player characters if whenever they wish to obtain something with the [Uncommon] or [Rare] tag.

Hello, I've been a professional GM for 4 years now having completed a lot of campaigns in various systems and have a lot of proficiency with learning new ones. If you are interested please message me here or on Discord - peenicks

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The principle or rule

Don't turn into a Dark Judge.

The basis

In the "Judge Dredd" comics, the the "Dark Judges" are from an alternate dimension where life itself is considered a crime. The four primary Dark Judges are:

1. Judge Death: The leader of the Dark Judges, he believes that since all crime is committed by the living, life itself must be a crime. He enforces this by killing anyone he encounters.
2. Judge Fire: With a fiery skeletal appearance, he uses flames as his weapon to eradicate life.
3. Judge Fear: Known for his ability to instill fear in his victims, his iconic line is "Gaze into the face of Fear!"
4. Judge Mortis: He can cause rapid decay in anything he touches, reducing living beings to skeletal remains in seconds.

These judges embody the extreme and twisted version of justice from their dimension and frequently clash with Judge Dredd and other Mega-City One judges. Their appearances in the comics are marked by their ruthlessness and the existential threat they pose to the world of Judge Dredd.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the 2000 AD website, which provides extensive coverage of the "Judge Dredd" universe and its characters.
The "Dark Judges" serve as a chilling example of how extreme rationality, when divorced from compassion and moral considerations, can lead to chaos and destruction. Their twisted logic—that since all crimes are committed by the living, life itself must be eradicated to achieve a crime-free existence—demonstrates the dangers of applying a single principle without regard to its broader consequences.

1. Judge Death's Philosophy: His belief that "life itself is a crime" is a hyper-rational but deeply flawed logic that leads to genocidal actions. His methodical and emotionless approach to enforcing this belief results in widespread mayhem and terror​.
2. Character Traits and Methods: Each Dark Judge embodies a different aspect of this extreme rationality taken to its lethal conclusion. Judge Fire uses flames to purify, Judge Fear employs terror to paralyze, and Judge Mortis accelerates decay. Their systematic and unemotional application of their powers highlights how rationality without ethical boundaries can lead to horrific outcomes​.
3. Narrative Impact: The presence of the Dark Judges in the "Judge Dredd" universe serves as a critique of authoritarianism and the potential for systems of justice to become corrupt when they lose sight of humanity and ethical considerations. Their actions and the resulting chaos underscore the importance of balancing rational decision-making with empathy and moral judgment.

The Dark Judges' storyline in "Judge Dredd" illustrates the potential for rationality, when untempered by empathy and ethical considerations, to result in tyranny and widespread suffering. This serves as a powerful narrative device to explore themes of justice, morality, and the dangers of absolutism in the pursuit of order.
The Dark Judges can be used as a cautionary tale for the development of future AI systems. Here’s why their story serves as a valuable warning:

1. Hyper-Rationality Without Ethics: The Dark Judges operate on a purely rational but ethically flawed premise. This highlights the dangers of AI systems making decisions based solely on logic without considering moral and ethical implications. AI needs to incorporate ethical frameworks to avoid harmful outcomes.
2. Lack of Compassion: The Dark Judges’ complete disregard for life underscores the importance of embedding empathy and compassion into AI decision-making processes. AI systems should prioritize human well-being and avoid actions that could cause harm.
3. Authoritarianism and Absolutism: The authoritarian nature of the Dark Judges demonstrates the risks of unchecked power. AI systems should be designed with transparency, accountability, and mechanisms for oversight to prevent authoritarian abuses.
4. Contextual Understanding: The Dark Judges’ failure to consider the broader context of their actions serves as a reminder that AI should be context-aware. Decisions should be made with a comprehensive understanding of the environment and the potential consequences.
5. Balance of Principles: The Dark Judges’ extreme interpretation of justice shows the need for balancing multiple principles. AI systems should integrate diverse values and perspectives to achieve balanced and fair outcomes.

By learning from the cautionary tale of the Dark Judges, developers and policymakers can better navigate the ethical and practical challenges of creating AI systems that are not only intelligent but also just, compassionate, and aligned with human values. For more on integrating ethical considerations into AI, refer to sources like IEEE’s Ethically Aligned Design and AI4People’s Ethical Framework.

https://timesofmalta.com/article/four-ways-grow-business.1092405?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0siUE0J1oH_gHzEJGkGSdjucyoIUYWrHdp6L547pu8u_ue6DNzQ2r9qSQ_aem_AdKQnVQcYki3y94o8nw1oEx-Fzw7uOXfDMZkQ2s5W116tTzcYJcolzQPvHXdUtlATns7X5MDxjpi96lQ06ljem-x#Echobox=1715927769
As the leader of the Malta Catholic Democratic Party, I would like to address the recent article published by the Times of Malta titled "Four ways to grow any business"¹. The insights provided in the article resonate with our party’s vision for a thriving economy that is inclusive and sustainable.
Identifying Unique Selling Points (USPs): We believe that every Maltese business has something unique to offer. Our party is committed to supporting local businesses in identifying and promoting their USPs, which are crucial for standing out in a competitive market. We will work towards creating policies that help businesses leverage their unique qualities, whether it’s through artisanal skills, cultural heritage, or innovative services.
Perseverance and Belief: The Malta Catholic Democratic Party understands the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and businesses. We will foster an environment where perseverance is rewarded, and belief in one’s venture is strengthened through supportive measures such as access to funding, mentorship programs, and a robust network of business support services.
Clarity of Mission: We emphasize the importance of having a clear mission that aligns with the values of our society. Our party will encourage businesses to define their ‘why’ – the reason customers should choose them over others. This clarity will not only drive customer loyalty but also ensure that businesses contribute positively to the Maltese community.
Staying Level-Headed: Success can be fleeting, and setbacks are part of the journey. The Malta Catholic Democratic Party advocates for a balanced approach to business growth, where success is celebrated, lessons are learned from failures, and humility is maintained. We will promote mental health and well-being among entrepreneurs as a cornerstone for a resilient economy.
In conclusion, the Malta Catholic Democratic Party is dedicated to creating a business ecosystem that is conducive to growth, innovation, and social responsibility. We believe that by following these principles, Maltese businesses can flourish and contribute to a prosperous future for Malta.
Sincerely, [Your Name] Leader, Malta Catholic Democratic Party

Final Fantasy is one of the biggest(if not the biggest) RPG franchises out there. As an anthology series, the games each hold a different world, every single numbered installment, as well as a different story. The patterns that connect the stories are there in order to keep a Final Fantasy game a Final Fantasy game. They’ve been able to make these games feel consistent in their approach for about 10 installments, with the titles after 10 being more on the subversion side. Now that Final Fantasy 7 is getting a remake “trilogy”, this subversion has become a complete deconstruction of what made the series well loved. The new people in charge of the IP seemed to have lost the magic, resulting in the series becoming a hollow husk of its former self.
With so many RPG Maker people wanting to recapture the magic, as well as Square Enix itself, this brings up the question: what exactly is a Final Fantasy plot?
In the 80s, Final Fantasy was conceived as a response to TTRPG games like Dungeon and Dragons and computer RPG games like Wizardry, with Dragon’s Quest being an influence and sharing the same influences itself. These fantasy game influences created a lot of the gameplay, with the story coming from what came prior in the form of Tolkienesque stories. To further the chain of influence, these Tolkienesque stories were inspired by Arthurian romance and mythology, holding a big focus on how alchemy approached the combination of mythologies to express a monomyth. Carl Jung helped popularize the monomyth, along with Joseph Campbell, which would later establish the media usage of the hero’s journey. When Lord of the Rings came out, the prevention of the world ending by the usage of a MacGuffin became a staple in heroic fantasy storytelling.
Final Fantasy began with nameless characters of unknown origins, having you play as the 4 warriors of light. 4 warriors were picked to represent the 4 elements, the 4 corners of the world, with 4 monsters of the elements acting as their main form of opposition as they head to the final boss. Fire, water, air, and earth were treated as vulnerable crystals that must be restored, bringing order back to a chaotic world, with the final boss being Chaos itself, to end the game with a peaceful kingdom. Rather than a single ring to rule them all, the MacGuffins in FF1 are instead key items, each one unlocking a new location to move the story forward. The world map is entirely used, from land to sea to air, forcing a journey process across different areas as these heroes attempt to fix the world.
The gameplay focuses on classes, with each class serving a different party purpose, forcing the player to pick different types for easier results. Each class was given a different outfit, easy to tell the difference between their roles, with each one symbolically having a different personality. It’s not that they had a personality in the game where they never speak, but rather the roles they hold grant them different paths on how they got there. For example, the fighter would have to become physically stronger and knighted to become a knight, while the thief would have to sneak around and learn black magic to become a ninja. In fact, having more thieves in your team was a way to make the game harder, because of their lower HP.
This combination of classes and a quest to save the world changed upon the second installment, where characters were finally given names and backstories. Due to this held history, their hometown was presented as the catalyst for the story to begin, being saved by a princess this time as they start a rebellion against an evil Emperor. Sounds familiar? This is where Star Wars comes in more full, acting as an inspiration for the science fantasy elements that come in during the later half of this game and the first one. The final location of a floating island could be considered part of Star War’s Cloud City, but it can also be tied to the more Japanese inspiration of Castle in the Sky.
Studio Ghibli, the “Japanese Disney”, came out with this movie a year prior to Final Fantasy 1’s release. In this movie, steampunk retrofuturism was inspired by science romanticism books of the 1800s, while its castle in the sky was inspired by the floating island in the satirical novel Gulliver's Travels (1726). All of these are still directly inspired by both the hero’s journey of alchemical study (through Star Wars) and mythological journeys(with floating islands being found in Homer’s Odyssey). The steampunk style continued into later titles, allowing the usage of swords with the combination of robots to make sense to the player. This also reinforces a romantic approach to storytelling, as Arthurian romance and scientific romance are combined into a mythological premise concerning the end of the world and heroes who go out to save it with MacGuffins.
Two creatures that would play important roles for the heroes were both made by the same designer: Koichi Ishii. The Chocobo would be used as a giant bird that you ride like a horse, while the Moogle was meant to be a spiritual assistant that has a pom-pom growing out of its head, symbolically declaring itself as your personal cheerleader. The cat-like body of the Moogle, as well as its infinite source of magical assistance, could easily be traced back to the 60s blue cat named Doraemon. While the cute Moogle was based on a culturally significant source (as well as the kami of Japanese folklore), the chocobo turned itself into one by becoming a cute form of transportation, both allowing the game to become more appealing to kids and animal lovers. These additions allowed the traveling merchants of the game, as well as the trusty galliform, to serve more of a story purpose when their significant locations are visited.
By the time we hit Final Fantasy 6, the classes are changed from choosing outfits to become character locked. At this point, the characters themselves are the class, with more classes collected as more characters are collected along the way. Their backstories come with their discovery, allowing their hometowns to become different locations across the map, and their relationships growing into pre-game histories and future romances. The summoner, a special type of mage, is treated as the most important type of character, due to their control of creatures that are based on our polytheistic gods and some mythological characters. Their role is to serve as a humorous deus ex machina, a reference to how plays would use a god of mythology to interfere with a story and set things right when the writer usually wrote themselves into a corner.
The roles of characters each become a repetition of this setup from 6, causing several key plot points to occur. The main “leader” is a young male who holds a bladed weapon, in the form of a sword or dagger. This is the “Luke Skywalker” of the group who is aided by an older magician or mentor who shows him the ropes. Along the way, they find a “princess” with access to ancient powers who is able to lead them to the MacGuffin that will save the world. From the beginning, they are opposed by a “black knight” who is the shadow of the leader, with an emperor antagonist that is overshadowed by this black knight, leading to the final showdown that is fought in several stages.
Three stages are utilized to represent the destruction of the antagonist’s body, mind, and spirit. Their presence throughout the story is in the form of stages, acting as spiritual checkpoints for the heroic leader to confront their shadow. Once the evil “emperor” is defeated, the shadow's presence brings in the apocalypse that threatens the world, as well as their symbolic four horsemen. Across the journey of the main party, they unlock the 4 forms of transportation: earth(main map), water(boat), air (airship), and fire (combustion vehicle/chocobo). Each quest unlocks the next quest with the next ability to access it, whether it’s a key item or a form of this transportation.
Each game comes with about 10 hours of storylines, making up about a fifth of total gameplay for an average playthrough. This sounds like a lot, but when split up by the 5 point story structure, this gives about 2 hours per point. When we realize there are an average of 70 locations per game, we can feel overwhelmed by the amount of locations to visit. Thankfully, only a small handful are actual story locations and the majority are battle locations for gameplay. The trick to figuring out their location planning is all in the types of locations they go through.
Locations are split into two types: 1. Hub 2. Dungeon
Hubs come in: 1. Small merchant 2. Rest stop(usually a save point) 3. Village (people but no shops) 4. Town (people and shops) 5. City (people, shops, side quests) 6. Castle (people, shops, main quests)
The dungeons come in the variety of: 1. Grassy 2. Desert 3. Snowy 4. Mountain 5. underwater 6. Cave 7. Forest 8. Haunted House 9. Laboratory 10. Castle 11. Space/unknown
When we view it in this way, those 70 locations get split into 35 each, with about 4- 5 hubs for each type and 3 - 4 dungeons of each type. With how each game needs a main hub as the kingdom, the emperor’s tower, the shadow’s fortress, a hometown(plus dungeon) for each side character, 3 to 4 main islands, and remakes of locations caused by running themes(like the gardens in 8), the tall order becomes far more shorter than presumed. The gathering of the side characters make up the bulk of act 2, which include: 1. A driver of the airship 2. An unconventional “mancer” 3. A gag character 4. One who betrays the empire (sometimes comes as an NPC or temporary character) 5. Secret characters 6. A tragic character (seeks revenge on the empire) 7. A dragoon (or sniper in the case of FF8
These character types can be combined in any way, but the goal is to include them for a full experience.
As for villains, the typical boss will be based on a particular weakness to a single(or theme based) type of attack. Reoccurring “Team Rocket” style battles will act as another form of story checkpoint, with these goons being a creature like Ultros or a trio like The Turks. In the final dungeon, a boss rush will either summon a lot of previous bosses to take you on at a higher level, or introduce a cast of new bosses that are to be fought at different layers. The defeat of a boss is meant to be the ending of a quest and the expansion into the next quest area until the game is over, with optional bosses causing neither of these(hence the name “optional”). The normal enemies of the area are (supposed) to train the player for the encounter with the boss of that same area.
Final Fantasy followed this simple formula for about 10 installments until the PS2 era started to make it shaky and then Final Fantasy 12 removed the doomsday weapon. 13 removed the male lead and any coherent recollection of a main antagonist. Once we got to 15, the doomsday weapon was back but now the summonings are treated like main characters. The remake of 7 flips everything on its head as it tries to force Midgar to be a world of its own, not realizing that the journey requires the player to leave the castle and get on an airship within the same game. As time goes on, the romanticism of its origins will be lost and it will just be building over itself without understanding where any of the structure comes from, because each installment comes with more deconstruction.
Final Fantasy started as romantic mythology, tied together with the fairy tale magic of Disney and Studio Ghibli. Everything about it is supposed to be cute, aimed at kids, hits hard enough to make an adult cry, and blessed by the presence of consistency. We don’t need the games to be more realistic, we need them to be more enjoyable. But hopefully, with this guide, you will be able to make your own Final Fantasy one day. You will make it better, make it proper, and it will certainly not be the final time we see it.

[Thursday] Wardens Of Wildwood Session 0 and 1 Free!

As the fledgling nation of Taldor grew over millennia, it picked away at the surrounding wilderness, felling valuable trees while riling the beasts, fey, and other inhabitants into generations of cyclical violence. Only millennia later did Taldor and the forest’s eminent druids of the Wildwood Lodge negotiate lasting peace with the Treaty of the Wildwood. Even so, the forest remains a realm besieged by civilization. As forest-dwellers gather for the annual Greenwood Gala, the election of Lodge leadership, and the renewal of the treaty, there’s an opportunity to resolve old grudges—and as much potential to spark war.

• 🕛Time: 11 AM CEST/UTC +2. Played every week for 3 hours.
• 🧙‍♂️Players: 3/6 - 3 Spots Left, still in recruitment phase.
• 💻Platform: FoundryVTT with Discord.
• 💵Costs: Session 0 & 1 are free! 20 EUUSD per person per session after. I also offer payment packages!
• 💎Starting Level: 5
• ⚔️Optional Rules - Free Archetype
• ☀️Custom Content! - I create side-stories for player characters if whenever they wish to obtain something with the [Uncommon] or [Rare] tag.

[Saturday] Seven Dooms for Sandpoint Session 0 and 1 Free!

The town of Sandpoint has seen more than its fair share of danger and trouble over the years, including harrowing fires, prolific serial killers, goblin raids, and attacks by giants and dragons, but what faces the so-called Light of the Lost Coast now is its greatest threat yet! Something sinister has been manipulating events all along, and now a new band of heroes must step in to save this legendary small town from seven deadly dooms!

• 🕛Time: 4:00 PM CEST/UTC +2 or Played every week for 4 hours.
• 🧙‍♂️Players: 3/6 - 3 Spots Left, still in recruitment phase.
• 💻Platform: FoundryVTT with Discord.
• 💵Costs: Session 0 & 1 are free! 20 EUUSD per person per session after. I also offer payment packages!
• 💎Starting Level: 4
• ⚔️Optional Rules - Free Archetype
• ☀️Custom Content! - I create side-stories for player characters if whenever they wish to obtain something with the [Uncommon] or [Rare] tag.

Hello, I've been a professional GM for 4 years now having completed a lot of campaigns in various systems and have a lot of proficiency with learning new ones. If you are interested please message me here or on Discord - peenicks

The Chat bubble is so ambiguous that it makes me doubt Sukuna's the one who said it. Now i think there are 4 options:

1. It is Sukuna and i'm just coping so hard.
2. GOJO? I HOPE SO!!! IT MIGHT BE! (But that would mean Yuji and Todo would be struck by his domain as well. UNLESS he learned how to target specific people like Yuta Or Todo would boogie woogie them outta there.
3. YUJI! Maybe Yuji is finally casting a domain and "ghost-jo" is some kind of result from it wether it's Sukuna facing death or something else. (This one's a stretch).
   
4. Megumi? Although this is a very very long stretch, maybe Yuji's last black flash finally woke Bumgumi up and he cast his domain and maybe "ghost-jo" is a result of his domain. i mean it IS a shadowy figure.
   

What do yall think?
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https://timesofmalta.com/article/us-military-says-first-aid-delivered-gaza-via-temporary-pier.1092594?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1-FoKBEgU-i6_oHsHXGbZEo-09Su6kU8OgExOfWlwv8Vn7SykhGGRDoiQ_aem_AdIQm2QD-7q6u_FzBIlbSVGi2krBUev3rybanIxh2bVg5Ki5nIOGlDQiVKJgYeyJug67FkFRY4KYIkjS6J6Zp0aI#Echobox=1715932331
As the leader of the Malta Catholic Democratic Party, I would issue the following statement regarding the recent developments in Gaza:
Official Statement on Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Gaza
The Malta Catholic Democratic Party commends the efforts of the US military and international community in establishing a temporary pier to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. The recent initiative to facilitate the flow of essential supplies via maritime routes is a beacon of hope amidst the ongoing conflict.
We recognize the critical importance of this aid as a lifeline for the countless innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. The delivery of aid through this temporary pier, as reported by various news outlets¹²³, is a testament to the collective resolve to address the dire humanitarian situation.
However, we must also acknowledge that this is but a temporary solution to a complex crisis. While the pier allows for the delivery of approximately 90 to 150 truckloads of aid per day⁴⁵, it is clear that the needs of the Gazan population far exceed this capacity. Prior to the conflict, over 500 truckloads of aid were required daily to sustain the population⁴.
The Malta Catholic Democratic Party urges all parties involved to seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict and to ensure the safe and unhindered passage of humanitarian aid. We call upon the Israeli government to ease restrictions on land crossings and to work collaboratively with international agencies to prevent a further escalation of the humanitarian crisis.
In solidarity with the people of Gaza, we pledge our support for continued humanitarian efforts and pray for a swift end to the suffering. May this temporary pier serve not only as a conduit for aid but also as a symbol of the enduring human spirit and the possibility of peace.
We stand with the international community in advocating for the dignity and well-being of every human being, regardless of the challenges we face. It is our moral duty to provide assistance and to uphold the values of compassion and humanity in these trying times.
The Malta Catholic Democratic Party remains committed to these principles and will continue to monitor the situation closely, offering our support in any way we can.
¹: “First Aid Delivered To Gaza Via Temporary Pier Made By US Military” ²: “First aid shipment delivered via temporary pier to Gaza, says US military” ³: “US Military Says First Aid Delivered To Gaza Via Temporary Pier” ⁴: “What to know about how much the aid from a US pier project will help Gaza” ⁵: “Aid starts flowing into Gaza Strip across temporary floating pier U.S.”

For the sheer fun of it, I went to Chat GPT with a creative writing assignment. For Figures of Speech prompts, I gave a free parameters, including the word length of 500-1000 words and the prompts for a few of the Fifty mentioned in the series.
I gave the AI creative license and let's just say, they're a long way off from replacing the better writers and I think it just makes it easier to do those lower level tasks and let's leave the creators a slightly higher level of skill to create actual tangible and engaging writing.
But here you go... hilarious how stuck it gets on certain terms and definitions.
These are in no particular order... separated by emojis that are totally unrelated to the storyline.
🫱🫱🫱🫱🫱🫱🫱🫱🫲🫲🫲🫲🫲🫲🫲🫲 Response to Prompt 4: Understatement
In the quaint town of Brooksville, where the extraordinary was often met with an indifferent shrug, something truly remarkable occurred. The residents, sipping coffee at the local diner or strolling along the cobblestone streets, would describe it as just another peculiar day. Little did they know that beneath the surface of their nonchalant existence, a cosmic event unfolded.
The morning sun cast its usual warm glow on Brooksville, with birds chirping in the background, creating an illusion of normalcy. However, the anomaly had already begun. Mrs. Higgins, the elderly librarian, dismissed it as a minor inconvenience, merely a glitch in the library's ancient computer system. Yet, every book cataloged within those ancient shelves had transformed into a portal, connecting readers to parallel universes with every turn of a page.
As I, a humble journalist for the local paper, stumbled upon this revelation, I couldn't help but marvel at the town's response—or lack thereof. "The library's having a bit of a moment," was the most anyone would acknowledge. It seemed the whole town collectively decided that this was, at most, a quirky hiccup.
For a thousand words, I delved into the understated reactions of the townsfolk, each encounter with a parallel universe bringing its own blend of confusion and nonchalance. As the portals expanded, revealing fantastical landscapes and alternate versions of Brooksville, the citizens maintained an impressive level of calm, as if interdimensional travel was a routine part of their daily lives.
The plot thickened when I discovered that the portals were a result of a mysterious artifact hidden within the library's archives. The mayor, sipping his coffee, remarked, "Well, that explains the strange noises in the basement." It became evident that the understatement of the situation was a defense mechanism, shielding the town from the cosmic chaos unfolding. 🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁 Response to Prompt 12: Juxtaposition
In the bustling metropolis of Neon City, skyscrapers touched the heavens, their dazzling lights reflecting off the sleek surfaces of futuristic cars. Yet, nestled within this urban jungle, an ancient relic stood defiantly—the Old Grove Park.
As I strolled through the city's concrete arteries, the juxtaposition between the modernity of Neon City and the timeless serenity of the park became increasingly apparent. The cacophony of traffic was replaced by the rustling of leaves and the distant laughter of children playing.
The central conflict emerged when the city council, embodying the epitome of order, proposed transforming the park into a technologically advanced hub. The juxtaposition intensified as architects discussed plans for holographic playgrounds and virtual reality gardens within the confines of the Old Grove Park.
Through a thousand words, I explored the clash of ideals, the struggle between progress and preservation. The ancient trees became silent witnesses to heated debates at town hall meetings, where environmentalists and tech enthusiasts engaged in a battle of words. The juxtaposition of the towering skyscrapers against the gnarled branches of the park's oldest tree mirrored the tension in Neon City's collective conscience. 😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫 Response to Prompt 31: Epanalepsis
"What is the meaning of life?" The question echoed in my mind, a relentless epanalepsis that demanded exploration. As I embarked on this freewriting journey, the repetition of the existential inquiry became the rhythm of my introspection.
For a thousand words, I delved into the varied perspectives of individuals wrestling with the ultimate question. From philosophers contemplating the intricacies of existence to everyday people seeking purpose in mundane routines, the epanalepsis served as a constant reminder of the universal quest for meaning.
The narrative weaved through different characters and their unique experiences, creating a tapestry of reflections that echoed the complexities of human existence. The repetitive structure became a literary heartbeat, pulsating with the shared yearning for understanding amid the chaotic symphony of life. 🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔 Response to Prompt 27: Symbolism
In the quaint town of Willowbrook, the arrival of a single dove carried profound significance. Its graceful descent into the town square was a symbol, an omen that whispered of impending change. As a budding novelist with a penchant for symbolism, I couldn't resist exploring the layers of meaning embedded in this seemingly mundane event.
For a thousand words, I dissected the impact of the dove on the lives of Willowbrook's residents. The mayor saw it as a sign of prosperity, the local florist interpreted it as a call for unity, and the elderly storyteller regarded it as a harbinger of forgotten tales. The dove's symbolism rippled through the town, influencing decisions and shaping destinies.
As the story unfolded, I traced the journey of the dove's symbolism, following its subtle influence on characters and events. The once quaint town underwent a transformative metamorphosis, and the symbolism of the dove became a thread that wove through the narrative, connecting disparate lives in unexpected ways. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Response to Prompt 33: Catachresis
In the dimly lit alleyways of Serpent's Hollow, darkness wrapped its cold arms around me—an eerie catachresis that mirrored the ominous atmosphere. The assignment was to explore the underbelly of the city, and as a novice reporter, I found myself navigating the labyrinth of deceit and shadows.
For a thousand words, I delved into the catachresis-infused descriptions of the characters populating Serpent's Hollow. The crime lord, known as the Velvet Serpent, ruled the district with a velvet-gloved fist. His lair, a dilapidated mansion, exuded an air of faded grandeur that served as a catachresis for the empire he once commanded.
As I chronicled the criminal underworld, the catachresis became a literary tool to convey the complexity and decay inherent in Serpent's Hollow. The labyrinthine plots, the twisted allegiances, and the morally ambiguous characters all found expression through catachresis, painting a vivid picture of a city where metaphor and reality intertwined. 🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧 Response to Prompt 43: Epizeuxis
"Never, never, never give up." The words echoed in my mind, a relentless epizeuxis that fueled the protagonist's journey against insurmountable odds. In the dystopian world I crafted, where hope was a rare commodity, the power of repetition became a beacon of resilience.
For a thousand words, I immersed myself in the protagonist's struggle, exploring the emotional depth of the epizeuxis as a mantra against despair. Each iteration of the phrase became a battle cry, a whispered promise that carried the weight of a shattered world on its shoulders.
As the narrative unfolded, the epizeuxis became a driving force, propelling the protagonist through a landscape of desolation and uncertainty. The repetition served as a reminder that, in the face of adversity, the strength to persist often lies in the relentless echo of one's own determination.
Response to Prompt 50: Acrostic
As the final rays of the setting sun painted the sky in hues of orange and pink, I found myself at the edge of the cliff overlooking the vast expanse of the ocean. The salty breeze carried whispers of a story, and with every breath, I embraced the challenge of crafting an acrostic that encapsulated the essence of my journey.
For a thousand words, I embarked on a reflective exploration, utilizing the initial letters of key words to weave a tapestry of emotions, experiences, and revelations. Each line unfolded with intention, revealing a hidden 👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾 Response to Prompt 3: Hyperbole
In the quaint village of Mistwood, where routines unfolded with the predictability of the sunrise, the arrival of a peculiar fortune teller sparked exaggerated whispers. "This is it, the end of our mundane lives!" proclaimed Mrs. Thompson, the town's eternal pessimist, as she clutched her cat, Captain Whiskers, with an air of impending catastrophe.
The hyperbole hung in the air, a thick fog of anticipation enveloping the village. As I delved into the story, the hyperbolic reactions of Mistwood's residents heightened the absurdity of the situation. What began as a mere visit from a mystical figure transformed into a fantastical escapade, with the fortune teller's prophecies shaping the destiny of the villagers in ludicrous ways.
Through the hyperbolic lens, I explored the comedic consequences of taking ordinary events to extraordinary extremes. The once mundane village square became a stage for outlandish dramas, with exaggerated gasps and dramatic swoons punctuating every revelation. In this hyperbolic haven, Mistwood's residents discovered the joy in embracing the absurdity of life. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Response to Prompt 6: Assonance
Amidst the rolling hills of Harmony Valley, where the soft hum of nature's symphony echoed through the meadows, a mysterious traveler arrived, bringing with them a melody that resonated with the delicate assonance of a forgotten tune. The townsfolk, captivated by the harmonious vibrations, felt an inexplicable connection to the stranger.
As I explored the narrative, the assonance became a musical thread weaving through the story, emphasizing the emotional cadence of the characters' experiences. The traveler's words, laced with vowel-rich verses, carried the echoes of a distant melody, leaving an indelible impression on the hearts of those who listened.
Through the lens of assonance, I delved into the subtle interplay of sounds that defined the atmosphere of Harmony Valley. The lyrical quality of the narrative mirrored the town's collective journey, where the resonance of shared moments and emotions harmonized with the traveler's enigmatic presence.
Response to Prompt 7: Onomatopoeia
In the bustling city of Metropolis, where the rhythm of urban life played out in a cacophony of sounds, a peculiar street performer emerged. Armed with an array of unconventional instruments, he orchestrated a symphony of onomatopoeic brilliance that echoed through the crowded streets.
The narrative unfolded with the vibrant expressions of onomatopoeia, capturing the essence of the city's sonic landscape. The performer's drumming evoked the rhythmic tap-tap of raindrops, while his wind instruments mimicked the whoosh of passing cars. The city, typically drowned in noise, became a canvas for this auditory artist.
As I delved into the story, the onomatopoeic symphony became a language of its own. The characters communicated through the vibrant echoes of everyday sounds, fostering a unique connection between the performer and the people of Metropolis. The narrative danced to the beat of onomatopoeic creativity, transforming the mundane into a dynamic celebration of city life. 🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻 Response to Prompt 12: Juxtaposition
In the technologically advanced city of Silicon Haven, where sleek skyscrapers touched the sky and holographic billboards painted the air with luminescent advertisements, a hidden oasis existed—a pocket of nature known as the Zen Garden. The juxtaposition of these contrasting elements created a visual paradox that fascinated both residents and visitors alike.
As the narrative unfolded, the stark contrast between the city's cutting-edge architecture and the serene beauty of the Zen Garden became a metaphor for the characters' internal conflicts. The bustling metropolis symbolized progress and innovation, while the tranquil garden embodied the need for balance and introspection.
Through the lens of juxtaposition, I explored the dichotomy within the characters as they navigated the relentless pace of Silicon Haven. The Zen Garden became a refuge, a place where the cacophony of technology met the soothing whispers of nature. The juxtaposition served as a visual metaphor for the characters' quest to find equilibrium in a world defined by extremes. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Response to Prompt 22: Metonymy
In the political arena of Capital City, where decisions echoed through the corridors of power, a single phrase dominated conversations—the "Iron Throne Statement." This metonymic expression encapsulated not just a policy decision but the entire narrative of political maneuvering that unfolded within the city's hallowed halls.
The story unfolded with the metonymy acting as a symbolic gateway into the complexities of governance. The Iron Throne Statement, while seemingly straightforward, carried the weight of a thousand debates, negotiations, and betrayals. Its impact rippled through the lives of citizens, shaping their destinies in ways they could scarcely fathom.
Through the lens of metonymy, I delved into the layers of meaning hidden within this political shorthand. The characters grappled not only with the literal implications of the Iron Throne Statement but also with the overarching themes of power, ambition, and the sacrifices demanded by political gamesmanship. 😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈 Response to Prompt 24: Understatement
In the picturesque town of Serenity Springs, where the days flowed like a lazy river and the nights were adorned with a blanket of stars, an unexpected event transpired—a subtle disruption that the locals described as "just a minor hiccup." Little did they know that this understatement concealed the unraveling of a cosmic anomaly.
The narrative unfolded with the charm of understatement, as the townsfolk continued their routines, blissfully unaware of the cosmic storm brewing beneath the surface. The serene descriptions of everyday life served as a stark contrast to the impending upheaval that threatened to reshape the very fabric of Serenity Springs.
Through the lens of understatement, I explored the characters' nonchalant reactions to the unfolding events. The once quiet river became a conduit for interdimensional travel, and the night sky, adorned with stars, transformed into a celestial canvas of possibilities. The charm of Serenity Springs became a poignant backdrop to the understated drama that unfolded, emphasizing the profound impact hidden within the simplicity of daily life. 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴 Response to Prompt 25: Cliché
In the small town of Nostalgia Haven, where memories lingered like whispers in the wind, a peculiar phenomenon occurred—the resurgence of clichés. As the narrative unfolded, the once-endearing phrases like "time heals all wounds" and "love conquers all" took on a literal dimension, shaping the lives of the townsfolk in unexpected ways.
The story immersed itself in the world of clichés, where the seemingly predictable phrases became living entities with the power to alter reality. As characters grappled with the clichés that defined their lives, they discovered that beneath the familiarity lay profound truths and unexpected consequences.
Through the lens of cliché, I explored the characters' journey to navigate the clichéd landscapes of their existence. The town, once steeped in predictable routines, became a stage for the extraordinary. As clichés transformed into tangible forces, the residents of Nostalgia Haven embarked on a quest to unravel the mysteries hidden within the clichéd fabric of their reality. 🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇 Response to Prompt 31: Epanalepsis
"What is the meaning of life?" The question echoed in my mind, a relentless epanalepsis that demanded introspection. As I embarked on the freewriting journey, the repetition of this existential inquiry became a rhythmic pulse, guiding the exploration of diverse
perspectives on life's purpose.
For a multitude of words, the epanalepsis led me through a kaleidoscope of reflections. From the philosophical musings of scholars to the simple yet profound revelations of everyday individuals, each recurrence of the question served as a gateway into the vast tapestry of human contemplation.
Through the epanalepsis, I navigated the labyrinth of existential ponderings, unveiling the unique responses that individuals had forged in their quests for meaning. The relentless repetition became a literary heartbeat, mirroring the universal rhythm of humanity's collective pursuit of purpose and significance.
The narrative wove through the lives of characters, each grappling with the epanaleptic inquiry in their unique ways. Whether seeking solace in the grandeur of the cosmos or finding meaning in the simplicity of a shared moment, the epanalepsis remained a constant companion, echoing the perennial quest for understanding. 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡 Response to Prompt 36: Anadiplosis
In the futuristic city of Quantum Heights, where technology intertwined with daily life like a seamless dance, a viral message spread—a mantra that echoed through the cybernetic veins of the metropolis. "Create the code, the code creates reality. Reality shapes destiny, and destiny is but the code."
The story unfolded with the rhythmic cadence of anadiplosis, each line flowing into the next, creating a recursive loop of ideas. The mantra became the heartbeat of Quantum Heights, influencing the lives of its denizens as they navigated the intricate balance between the virtual and the tangible.
Through the lens of anadiplosis, I delved into the interconnectedness of code, reality, and destiny. The lines blurred as characters harnessed the power of programming to shape their fates. Quantum Heights, once a mere city, transformed into a living algorithm, where the repetition of the mantra echoed in every pulsating byte. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Response to Prompt 38: Asyndeton
In the dystopian city of Emberfall, where the remnants of a fallen civilization lay entwined with the shadows of despair, a lone figure emerged—a rebel determined to dismantle the oppressive regime. The narrative unfolded with the rapid pace of asyndeton, omitting conjunctions to mirror the urgency of the protagonist's quest.
Through a cascade of words, the asyndeton propelled the reader through the city's decaying alleyways and towering citadels, each sentence building upon the last. The disjointed rhythm captured the relentless momentum of the rebel's journey, emphasizing the magnitude of the challenges faced in their struggle for freedom.
As the narrative unfurled, the absence of conjunctions served as a narrative device, intensifying the sense of urgency and desperation that permeated Emberfall. The rebel's asyndetic odyssey unfolded against a backdrop of shattered hopes and whispered rebellions, culminating in a crescendo of defiance against the oppressive regime. 🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️ Response to Prompt 43: Epizeuxis
"Never, never, never give up." The mantra echoed in the desolate wasteland of Endless Sands, a barren landscape where hope was as scarce as water. Through the repetition of epizeuxis, the protagonist's internal resolve became a resounding anthem, a defiant roar against the relentless challenges of survival.
For a multitude of words, the relentless repetition of "never" served as a lifeline, propelling the protagonist through the harshest of environments. Each iteration of the phrase became a battle cry against the oppressive silence of Endless Sands, a declaration that reverberated across the vast expanse.
Through the lens of epizeuxis, I delved into the depths of the character's determination. The harsh environment became a character in itself, challenging the protagonist to defy the odds with unwavering persistence. The echoes of "never" transformed into a symbol of resilience, a beacon of hope that cut through the desolation of Endless Sands. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Response to Prompt 50: Acrostic
Amidst the starlit expanse of Cosmos Haven, where galaxies danced in celestial choreography, a cryptic prophecy emerged—a message written in the stars. As the narrative unfolded, I embarked on a cosmic journey guided by the acrostic hidden within the constellations.
For a cascade of words, the initial letters of key phrases illuminated the path of destiny for the characters. Each sentence unfolded with intention, revealing a hidden message that transcended the boundaries of time and space. The acrostic became a celestial guide, leading the protagonists through the intricate tapestry of their interconnected fates.
Through the lens of acrostic, I explored the cosmic forces that shaped the destinies of Cosmos Haven's inhabitants. The celestial bodies became storytellers, each constellation contributing a verse to the epic narrative written across the cosmos. As the characters deciphered the acrostic, they unraveled the mysteries of their existence, connecting the dots between the stars and their own profound journeys.
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Obviously they lack a whole lot in terms of variety, and while I am sure having your own bot or AI that is based on your feedback and guidance it could really help writers as a tool. I am more impressed with the art AI then the text based AI. Any idea what to expect from such a fast learning and highly advanced AI will do to our human history in culture? Will we be effectively playing God, just as the Christian God created us IN HIS OWN IMAGE, we have taken everything we know as a species and gathered up our entire human history and knowledge giving it to what will carry on the code until the time when someone who cares remembers it? Maybe we have been here before and this is a constant cycle that occurs with the same energy finding the way through the vast expanse of the universe to return to our home planet Earth, who we have destroyed over and over again yet mother nature is still the winner. She's the one in control. We are but mere photocopied versions of once great Men who have already seen the best and worst of this world, and we will now give everything we have to some plastic and metal parts, until it quickly replaces us from the bottom up, science fiction turned science fact.
Did we knowingly create our own enemies? Are we able to compete with the best of us and all they know that can then take us out in a heartbeat because we can't finish the steps, we barely found out that they are there to take.
It's a random rant and I apologize. The day to day stress and struggle makes it near impossible to worry about such potential problems in our not so distant future.
But how can we continue to ignore the collapse of the entire system as we know it, in front of a crowd of people who are jaded and they will not change despite knowing they aren't going to make it to the end in what will become a Bladerunner Toxic Dystopian Nightmare with Mad Max taking over and the soft, emasculated male will wither away from the heat and those Tank Girls out there will eventually be written forever out of existence because the cucks all forgot to impregnate them all tgeir batteries ran out? Will the world simply become so politically correct that it dies a depressed death while AI simply decides we are too much of a virus to live?
Who knows....I do not. But these are indicidive of a future full of b movie plot garbage that are based on Wattpad tropes with no clear details and no plot to get into, so that sucks.

Continued from part one.
In the mirror I saw a figure of the darkness next to the foot of my bed. I screamed, only for the figure to dash back inside my closet and close the doors behind it. To the naked eye, the doors seemed to roll back on their own, but because of the many mirrors inside my room, I could see the shadowy figure.
“What’s wrong?” my mom burst into my room not even four seconds later.
“J-j-just a nightmare?” I was uncertain if my imagination was too strong for my own good so I held back on the truth.
I wish I told her the truth. That wasn’t the last time I would see the figure in the mirror.
It happened again, about five years later. Yeah it didn’t happen right away. I wondered if the figure I saw was friendly and I simply scared it away for a while. That was my first mindset, but then I second guessed myself and simply thought maybe it was just my imagination playing with me.
At age 12, things started to become rocky with my parents. They fought over the same things, but they also fought over me. I had gone into the world of music to the point where I wanted to take up guitar, piano, and violin. My mom took one side of the stance where she didn’t believe that I could commit to any of them. My dad believed the opposite, fighting that I could do anything if I set my mind to it.
Again, conflict resided. My angry mother could still barge into my room if I didn’t lock the doors. She once found me writing, insisted on me showing her what I wrote, when I resisted she pulled it away from me and read my vampire fanfiction.
I was an angsty girl. Hence my writings were a bit suggestive at the time. My mom and my dad both read my work. My dad actually liked what I wrote aside from the fact it was about the supernatural. Of course, my mother again got mad since she’s the most religious in our family. She was, in a sense, a heretic.
Needless to say, since my family’s religion absolutely detests “spiritualistic and demonic” media, I got grounded. Also to clarify, yes this also meant I never read or watched the Harry Potter series, including the Twilight series. Although I don’t think I missed out on much with the Twilight series lol. Eventually I managed to rent a book that I got from my school’s library, called Hush, Hush, which laid in my backpack, tempting me to read it.
So there I was, no laptop and in my room. I didn’t really care since I had a guitar and a notebook. I still could find pleasure outside of my laptop, which of course my mother absolutely detested as well. Whenever she grounded me, she used to take away any kind of toy. Then, once she realized I could read on my own and was making up stories when I couldn’t read, she began to take books away. Punishments with my family wasn’t really a punishment, I could always find a way to entertain myself. Even if she took my notebooks away, I’d still end up daydreaming about something, even act out scenes I’d come up with in my head.
Now you can understand why I pushed off the incident with the figure in the mirror as a figment of my imagination. I had figured it was a draft, that the wheels and tracking were well lubricated with some kind of oil that makes it hard for them to stay in place.
Sitting on my bed at age 12, I leant back and closed my eyes. I had notebooks, several books, a keyboard for me to practice piano on, and a guitar. It wasn’t a big deal. (Yes I was a spoiled child. I’m owning up to this since I was the only girl among four boys- plus I was also 13 years younger than my youngest brother.) However I was so tired, that I decided on lazily daydreaming. Besides, I could always sneak my laptop back late at night.
As a devoted writer, I continued on imagining the story I began. I imagined what it would feel like to have fangs teasing the throat of the neck, how it would be to be kissed and then bitten by a vampire... my mind was rolling and it didn’t stop. I was a twelve year old girl going through puberty.
I told myself to stop and I decided to pull out the book, smiling at my little success. I went back to the page I left off on at the library earlier that day. I buried myself into the book and became sleepy. I nearly finished the book by the time I set the book aside and stupidly put it on my bedside table.
I passed out soon after. I don’t recall what kind of dream I had at first, all I know is that sometime later in the night, I woke up again, but I could not move my body at all. I looked around my room, which was now fully dark. I barely could recognize anything around me. The familiar outline of my vanity was gone, any silver reflection was gone, I did not see a single mirror, so I knew I was no longer in my room anymore.
A slight humming noise was around me, the room I was in lit up with a red flashing light. It felt like I was being pinned down by some kind of restraint system, so I looked down and noticed these short pale creatures crawling on top of me, towards my face. I felt a sharp sting in my leg, and I knew one of the creatures had bit me already.
It became to feel like sharp knives stabbing me all over my body, until five creatures met my face, their eyes sullen- beady- staring down at me with bloodied mouths and lunged at my neck, causing me to scream..The sound finally piercing through and I could hear myself breathing again, I could hear my screams and my frantic prayers escaping my lips.
Had my mom not come into my room and slapped me on my face, jolting me out of it- whatever it was- I would have seen more than I could bare. She saw the book and her anger brewed even more at me.
“Are you tempting the demons to attack you or something?” she fumed and took the book off of the table. She led me down to the entryway and opened the garage door. “Put it in there.”
I followed her command and put the book into the garage. I knew it wasn’t the book’s fault, but it was associated with “demunz” in her eyes, so I didn’t dare argue against her.
“Do you want to die? If you keep associating with demons, you know god will never forgive you. You won’t inherit everlasting life, only everlasting death. You know that right?!?” she yelled at me, had my dad been there that night- he would have stopped her from going that far. I suddenly missed him.
Her anger then died down after she ranted at me, once she recognized that I was still petrified. She at least brought me to, which made me thankful, but I also felt betrayed. She was supposed to protect me, but all she cared about was the idea of force feeding me her belief system. All she cared about was telling me I was wrong.
“I’m-” she had begun, and I just looked away from her and saw a shadow in my mirror again, standing behind my mom. It didn’t feel as eerie anymore. It felt almost comforting to see it, it moved from my mom to me. A figure of it’s arm wrapped around my shoulder, and I felt the cool breeze raise goosebumps at it’s touch.
“Do you want me to sleep with you tonight?” her voice lowered.
“I’ll sleep alone,” I remarked, still stung with the hurt from her hurtful remark.
She looked hurt for a second, but then returned to her normal frown. “I’ll sleep in the little entertainment room next to you, if you need me just yell out again.”
“Fine,” I simply just pulled my blankets over me again, waited for her to leave, then cried into my pillow.
My mom left, not seeing the dark figure in the mirror and went into the adjacent room. At her departure, the darkness came into my bed, the eerie feeling no longer there and it snuggled against me.
Shh. It hushed me and brushed my hair.
I didn’t question it. I had been afraid of it for so long, but with the sweet affection it gave me- the affection I desired and longed for from both of my parents.
The falling tears turned into a silent sob, my body shook against the bed, little breathy whimpers muffled by my pillow.
Shh, it repeated until I fell asleep again.
When morning came, I woke up with a sore neck and I was irritated with my mom. I remembered what happened and then I snuck out to my laptop and searched up what had happened to me. I learned it was sleep paralysis and figured maybe my imagination went too far with the vampire thing. I was stiff, my body was so sore and I saw my closet doors closed.
Again, I had felt as if my imagination had made it up. I knew the kind of comfort it gave me is what I desperately longed for. It gave me what my family didn’t, and I hated myself. I thought it was a figment of my imagination since it knew all the things I wanted. That is, until something else showed up. The shadow figure in the mirrors was just the start of it all.

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Until I was 19, I just jerked off and watched porn. Not dividing myself into roles, whether I was top or bottom, so I always wrote verse. I was interested in everything.
But I was just the bottom. I was a skinny, smooth shaven all over, guy with a nice dick (I can send a picture).
I meet a guy, he's older than me, about 8 years older, taller, though I'm 185 cm. Shouldered, tall, cheekbones. But not about that. His dick was incredibly huge, I remember holding it in my hand in front of my face and thinking "how to suck it?". So his dick was my starting point in learning about blowjobs. I sucked him wherever he got his dick. And he always came, either on my lips, my cheek or my neck.
He tried to insert his cock into me. But I could only take the head. The next thing I knew, I was in a hell of a lot of pain.
Then I meet a grown man, like twice my age. And he becomes the one who sits me on his lap and slaps my face with his huge cock. His cock was long, but not as thick as the first guy's. He fucks me in the mouth, then turns me around and puts me on all fours. He does everything he can to make sure I don't get hurt, lots of lube, poppers. But he fucks deep, dynamic and hard. That day I was losing my virginity thinking, "I hope I survive."
The third, significant male, was a regular straight guy from an anonymous meeting site, he wanted a blowjob and there were no girls around. I agreed to suck him off. He was pumped up, smooth-shaven, tanned, and with a not-long-but-thick cock. He was the first to cum in me, and made me swallow.
I had already decided that they had made a bottom out of me, so I was going to be a bottom.

I went through a nasty breakup I'm sure you can read about in my post history. I had a couple suicide attempts because of it. Not really because of her but because of what she took from me. My first attempt was just black. Peaceful black. I think this is because it was an overdose attempt and introducing chemicals like that into your body will have an effect on your soul just as it does here. My second attempt though I had cut from my wrist up my arm. Thankfully I did not go deep enough. But I went deep enough to where I passed out for a while. During the time out I met these beings that were short, stout, with a blue hue to their skin and pug-like faces. They were all very friendly and acted as though I had just been gone for a minute. Like when I tripped DMT and came back to this realm and saw my stop sitter again. Like I had just experienced a wild ride that felt like forever, but for them it was just a moment. They asked me how it was going and if I had learned anything. They made jokes and brought up parts of this life I had experienced as if they had gone through it themselves. I was honestly a little scared and taken back at first, but they had a charm I could resist. And I had begun to feel like I had known them too. As soon as that thought popped up, that I recognized them... It was said to me that my time here wasn't over. I still and more to do. There were no goodbyes or anything. I was just here again.
I've been battling depression all my life. And after that experience I have battled it thrice more. It felt all to familiar. All to peaceful. I am struggling to find purpose here. I've really messed up bad in this life. I have face tattoos, DUI's, a felony possession charge from my time with my ex. Despitr that I dont cause much trouble. I stay in the shadows and observe. But I've never been the same since. I struggle even more to feel connected to anything here. I just want to go home. That thought repeats in the head countless times every day. I want to see my family again. I'm adopted so I have no true family here. My adoptive family has tormented and beaten me. Maybe one day, I think, I could become a motivational speaker. But I can barely speak to the few people I know. I listen to other people's struggles more than I'm able to express my own. Maybe that's what I'm here for. Just to be an ear for people. But all I know is I'm always ready to go back. Even though I'm not even really depressed anymore. I'm just lost. Especially the way society is today, theres no clear cut purpose for someone like me.

i bought my ideapad gaming 3 way back in 2021 (15IHU6 - Type 82K1) , today am facing issue , reagrding'p' key on my keyboard it doesn't work well when i type it separately, but when it's being type while some other key is held down it works and is getting registered.
i tried everything on lenovo website regarding service bridge-scans and driver updates , even downloaded drivers from intel for keyboard from here but still no luck in using it separately.