The story of Santa Claus (jolly old St. Nick) who flies around the world delivering gifts to children in one night, is a tale steeped in imagination and joy. Yet, by invoking science, we can embark on an exploration that reconciles the enchanting narrative of Santa Claus and Christmas. Read

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Journeys Less Taken

Chapter 1

by Writer of Many Things

Book / Other

November 30, 2024

A collection of writings with everything from easygoing to more pensive thoughts. Read

the beast of the night

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the beast of the night

by TurtlePez

Short Story / Other

November 30, 2024

a short story i wrote many years ago, that i just dug up. It was written in a poetry style, when I thought I could write poetry. story is a non-fiction tale of how quickly joy and happiness can end. Read

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Earth Ship

by Gen Wren

Poem / Other

November 30, 2024

Comments: 1

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Keep going

by Gen Wren

Poem / Other

November 29, 2024

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The Class Reunion

by Roy Mathews

Short Story / Other

November 29, 2024

Even the spirits of ancestors couldn’t help when living souls were determined to pursue destructive paths. After all, once spirits depart from this world, they reach a blissful state where our prayers and cries are like a child throwing stones at a distant star—they never reach, and those spirits are… Read

How Hay U became a Piggy

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How Hay U became a Piggy

by BHarrison

Short Story / Other

November 29, 2024

Comments: 1

In the year 2025 Hay found herself with her nose right up against the grey mould. She'd sardonically started thinking of herself as "Hay", "Hay U", in full. It was a defence mechanism against the inevitable "Hey You's" staff at the hotel were subjected to. It was one of those… Read

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The Toffee Factory : November 28, 1995

by C. Wolff

Short Story / Other

November 28, 2024

Ewwww... Read

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I is a one.

by Gen Wren

Poem / Other

November 28, 2024

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In Darkness

by C. Wolff

Short Story / Other

November 28, 2024

Comments: 1

It could happen... Read

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Life by the lake

by Danny Connolly

Short Story / Other

November 26, 2024

Shelves: 2

Life along the shores of Lough Mask in Ireland was both beautiful and challenging. A childhood filled with exploration, fishing, and survival took a darker turn upon witnessing the farmer’s exploitation of the land for luxury. This revelation transformed the narrator’s perception of the lake and their way of life,… Read

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Love back then

by kaitoo

Essay / Other

November 26, 2024

Wonder if you will ever read this. Dear _ Read

Too late part 5

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Too late part 5

Chapter 5

by becky135

Book / Other

November 25, 2024

Jenny's sufferings Read

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A Taste of Time: Global Sweets and Their Fascinating Origins

Chapter 1

by NeroTrinity

Book / Other

November 24, 2024

Amazing desserts from around the world that will make your mouth water, From the USA to Italy, these are a must try. Read

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Moonless - The Eternal Night

Chapter 16

by Sera Steel

Book / Other

November 24, 2024

Shelves: 2

'This world is sick. And we are nothing more than mere symptoms.' Over four centuries ago the sun set - and never rose again, plunging the world into eternal darkness. Now vampires reign supreme, enslaving the almost exctinct humans for their blood, treating them like mere cattle. Among the oppressed,… Read

The Storm at Willow Creek

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The Storm at Willow Creek

by URAME RYOMIN

Short Story / Other

November 24, 2024

The Sphinx Of Valariana Part II

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The Sphinx Of Valariana Part II

by Tobin The Destroyer

Short Story / Other

November 22, 2024

Part II Read

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Tap

by Paul R

Poem / Other

November 22, 2024

Comments: 1

A quick snippet on modern mores Read

I Could Have Lied

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I Could Have Lied

by Jazmyne Wileman

Short Story / Other

November 22, 2024

Comments: 1

“Do you want to come over to my house tomorrow?” Olivia said to me as I walked to my next class “Maybe, I don’t know though because my mom doesn’t really know you but I’ll try to come” I said. I walked into my next class, I was thinking… Read

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The Rise of Evelyn Grace

by Jack Kay

Short Story / Other

November 22, 2024

This is a tale of a woman making her way in the glamor of Hollywood and the difficulties she encountered. Read

An Inspector Calls

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An Inspector Calls

by Zakariyae Nabih

Short Story / Other

November 21, 2024

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Spring has come again.

by Nishalya

Miscellaneous / Other

November 21, 2024

Shelves: 1

Sometimes you can do without changing the past. Read

when the ocean stopped listening

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when the ocean stopped listening

by Elismarie Alcantara

Short Story / Other

November 20, 2024

i don wana Read

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A Syntactic Analysis of Tiv Noun Phrase Structures

Chapter 1

by Yonou Victor

Book / Other

November 20, 2024

A paper presented at TOFAC 2024 BIENNIAL International Conference. Hosted by Benue State University, Makurdi. Read

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Comparative Analysis of Tiv and English Syllable Structures

Chapter 1

by Yonou Victor

Book / Other

November 20, 2024

A paper published in Faculty of Arts 3rd International Conference, Benue State University, Makurdi 2024 Read

Devo Tales

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Devo Tales

Chapter 1

by Devo Tales

Book / Other

November 20, 2024

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In Search of Life

by Sol-i

Short Story / Other

November 19, 2024

Shelves: 1

"In Search of Life" tells the story of a boy raised in isolation to avenge his master’s betrayal, only to discover his enemies are already dead. Stripped of purpose, he must confront his emptiness and search for a new meaning in life beyond vengeance. Read

john in high school

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john in high school

by ThunderousHunter

Short Story / Other

November 19, 2024

rough draft Read

To Hell With Thee

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To Hell With Thee

by Zakariyae Nabih

Poem / Other

November 19, 2024

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The Museum of the Future

by Srule2

Script / Other

November 17, 2024

Comments: 1

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Solitary Mercury

by francheesecake

Poem / Other

November 18, 2024

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Critical Discourse Analysis of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Political Speeches

Chapter 2

by Yonou Victor

Book / Other

November 17, 2024

A paper in Makurdi Journal of Language and Literature (MAJOLL) Volume 5 (1), 2024. 42-55 Read

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Hold my Hand

Chapter 68

by toviyah07

Book / Other

November 17, 2024

Shelves: 2

This is about a boy in his teenage years. He lives in Toledo City, Cebu with aspirations and inspirations. Could he weather the life before him, Let's find out. I hope this work of mine satisfies your soul as it may give you amusement or heartbreak. I'm not that good… Read

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Knot amused

by Gen Wren

Poem / Other

November 16, 2024

I never know where poems are going they seem to flow in their own way until I myself see the point I am trying to make. Which is that even though I am nothing. I am also me. Read

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A Prosodic Study of Tiv Tone

Chapter 6

by Yonou Victor

Book / Other

November 16, 2024

The Nasara Journal of Humanities. Volume 12, number 1, 2024. 140-152 Read

March of the Lost

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March of the Lost

by CK789

Short Story / Other

November 16, 2024

Shelves: 1

Trapped in an endless queue, an unnamed protagonist grapples with existential despair and the haunting realization that the line is a reflection of their own inner suffering. With a mysterious door ahead, they must choose whether to confront the unknown or continue waiting in silence. Read