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(Ongoing) Wailing Flower is a raw and introspective story about the absurdity of modern life, consumerism, and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. Told through the eyes of a disillusioned protagonist, it explores the struggle between nihilism and self-discovery. Read More

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Haruki Fukuda's life takes an unexpected turn the day he crosses paths with Kentaro Nomura. Their initial encounter is anything but pleasant, yet destiny has a different plan in store for them, and through the tumultuous waves of their friendship, an unbreakable bond forms, defying all odds. Read More
Finally, the cleansing and relaxation of Winter is right around the corner! Read More
I have always been a firm believer that patience reaps the biggest rewards, and life has certainly challenged that belief at times. Read More
This is the time of year, traditionally, that is focused on harvest, plenty, and giving. Read More
This summer especially seemed like the hottest and that it will stick around for a while yet… Read More
A beginning to a story about the modern lives of successful thirty-year-old New Yorkers navigating their careers, relationships, and expectations for life. This story reflects personal development, authenticity and the pursuit of success. Read More
Well, well, I have to say that this has been a rather mild Summer, which is a plus in my books! Read More
While generally not the most common perspective, I personally view Summer as a greater time of self-reflection than most. Read More
Community grows and changes, but being able to have a community is a blessing in and of itself. Read More
There is a time and a place for everything for sure, and the important take away is to maintain balance, which seems to be a challenge for most beings. Read More
Too much negative stuff happens when individuals lose themselves in anything… Be it emotions, life, material wealth, or even expectations from others on themselves. Read More
The first book in a potential series. A young girl finds herself thrown into a Vampiric feud after meeting a strange man on her way home from school. Little does she know the importance of who she actually is in relation to the others, of why she must be closely… Read More
As we close out this time of quiet peace & reflection, I am quite refreshed & hopeful for what lies ahead. Read More
One of the most positive things of the large variety of entertainment options is that you can not only always find something to fit a personal mood, but also something to bond with another over. Read More
For some, these environments are easy to come by, but for others it is basically impossible… Read More
Togetherness & community are incredibly powerful concepts and can be used for both good and bad, just like most thoughts. Read More
Culture is a very interesting aspect & one of the greatest inventions, I believe, that really perfects beings’ intelligence. Read More
While great qualities to foster, extended amounts of them can be quite tiring. Read More
Sometimes, this is all an individual needs to keep on the horizon to better themselves and others around them. Read More
Patience is a virtue that, I believe, ties directly into the power of perspective that I mentioned last week. Read More
Perspective is one of the most powerful tools beings have access to, and one of the most over-looked. Read More
Interactions, with others, especially, define who we all are as individuals. Even based on and working around the myriad regulations, spoken and otherwise, that govern etiquette expectations are pushed around. Read More
Rest and relaxation are just as important as proactive action, maybe even more so since balance is the key to success. Read More
Unfortunately, conflict is practically inevitable for most intelligent beings. With self-awareness comes conflicting opinions and with numbers comes unavoidable interactions. Read More
I believe I will always find the most perfect and beneficial serenity in the Winter months. Read More
No matter what the world throws at you, it is an important skill to be able to process those challenges positively. Read More
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