Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Humans.

How I Managed to Win Every Argument
The first thing you should always know is that nobody really wants to argue. It’s tiring, it gets you angry, and it’s very disappointing when neither parties’ points are taken into full consideration. That being said, both parties usually want to win the argument to prove their points and intelligence or to assert their dominance. But what’s the point of all of this?
By Jason M.8 years ago in Humans
Best Dating Books for Guys
Dating, for a guy, is a pretty lonely ordeal. Most men don't really talk about relationships the way women do. Nor do they often have the support that women do, either. So, it's not surprising that a lot of men end up getting lonely and unable to find quality advice.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Humans
I Don't Know How to Be Myself
"Be yourself," they would say. Your parents, your guardian, your high-school counselor. Basically any authoritative figure giving advice when you'd feel insecure or want to fit in. But how do kids become insecure? What makes a kid want to fit in? They certainly were not born wanting to please others, so where do they learn it? "Being yourself," is a great concept, but there's a problem when it comes to applying it; kids don't know who they are, because they are too busy learning to please everyone else. The saddest part is that those they are pleasing learned to do the same thing, not realizing it has lead them to life that is unfulfilling to their truest desires.
By Summer Sheehan8 years ago in Humans
Sins of the Night
To let someone back in after destroying the foundation of which was believed to be strong, is considered either remarkably noteworthy or detrimentally careless. The story of a love so strong and true is not easily found. To give yourself back to the one who scorched you in the flames of their mistakes, and has beaten your heart until blue is not often times done or shared because why would we voluntarily expose ourselves to surly the most vulnerable position? To put your heart, mind, and soul back in the shaking and broken hands of the guilty... is this love? Is this forgiveness? Is this undeniably stupid of boundlessly noble? To tell a story of forgiveness is to tell a story of undeniable love.
By Avery Fay8 years ago in Humans
...The Ones We Love
In 1999, a young man went to visit his friend at work and grab snacks for a movie. The young man, who had just turned 18, was hoping his friend could get off work to go see this new movie titled Fight Club, starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton. The trailer looked action-packed and interesting enough to give it a shot. The young man went solo. From the intro to the opening scene, we were riding a neuropathic map that leads to a bead of sweat dripping from the lead characters forehead, revealing a handgun placed in his mouth.
By Art Creeps8 years ago in Humans
Autumn/Winter Romance - Final Part
The following few months were a whirlwind. I called my mom after Robert and I left the beach and went somewhere warm, and she screamed when I told her. The screaming was quickly followed by giddy laughter. Our friends were extremely happy for the two of us, having known from the Halloween interaction we had that we would end up together.
By Colleen Sweeney8 years ago in Humans
5 Ways You Can Fix Your Broken Friendship
Sometimes, friendships reach a point where things only appear to go wrong. In the beginning, it may have been smooth sailing: road trips, five-hour video chat sessions, binge watching your favorite shows together, etc. However, you and your best friend could begin to face times where the two of you suddenly clash over things as simple as who cooks the best dinners, who can tie their shoes the fastest and who is more environmentally friendly. You speak to each other less and your friendship comes across as impossible to repair. With that being said, allow me to suggest five ways you can fix your broken friendship.
By Daniel Brown8 years ago in Humans
Autumn/Winter Romance - Part 3
By the time, we had pulled apart, his arm was around my waist, and we had basically become one person. He pulled back slowly, his hand coming up to cup my cheek. My eyes remained closed for a few more seconds, before slowly re-opening.
By Colleen Sweeney8 years ago in Humans
My Mind Is Racing
A small wave of anxiety has hit me today and I am trying my best to work through it, my mind is going a million miles a minute.
By Denise Rowe8 years ago in Humans
It's Okay to Get Married Young
“Don’t you regret getting married young?” “Are you really getting to experience life?” “Is your marriage really going to make it? You got married so fast. You’ll be divorced in a year.”
By Samantha Londo8 years ago in Humans
In My Dreams
I close my book and set it on my nightstand. I’d spent the last 15 minutes rereading the same paragraph over and over. My mind was distracted from the events of the day. The argument with the stranger on the bus. Dropping my groceries all over the sidewalk after tripping over my two left feet. Then finally making it home to my sad eyed cat that I had completely forgotten to feed this morning.
By Jessica Briggs8 years ago in Humans
How I Ended a Pre-Abusive Relationship
Let’s get real honest. It is 3 PM on a Wednesday, I work in an hour and am sucking down the most delicious iced coffee, except this one is full of alcohol. I am drinking an hour before work. I just went to a store that I have a birthday gift card for and I did not leave with a single thing, although I loved everything. I’ve cried repeatedly, in my bed, in my car and once at the mere mention of Gilmore Girls. I also feel like crawling in a hole and going into a coma. This all might say something about my heart condition in this moment. My heart is a mess. In the words of Ed Sheeran “Oh I’m a mess right now, inside out.”
By Acasia Tucker8 years ago in Humans