Inspiration

To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme, That Is the Question
I started publishing poems on Vocal about a year ago. I have never really been much of a poet, and to this day, I do not consider myself anywhere near good.
By Calvin Londonabout a month ago in Writers
What I learned about Vocal Challenges from.... Top Story - January 2026.
The first cinema visit of last year was to see A Complete Unknown, with Timothee Chalamet playing Bob Dylan so well that it became one of my films of the year. It even won The Rachel for best musical biopic.
By Rachel Robbinsabout a month ago in Writers
A Trip to The Younger Me. AI-Generated.
The first time I tried to leave my own life, I didn’t pack a suitcase. I packed silence. It was the kind of silence that sits on your chest and calls itself “rest,” the kind that whispers, You’re tired because you’re failing. The kind that makes even the softest morning feel like a verdict.
By ABINEZA SHINGIRO Vivien Brunoabout a month ago in Writers
The Peace That Came After Love
For a long time, Nora thought peace would feel empty. She imagined it as silence where laughter once lived, as space where warmth had been. She thought peace would be lonely, like standing in a room after everyone had left.
By Zidaneabout a month ago in Writers
Civil-musings 3
So we keep learning about the past. New discoveries come to light. More and more, it seems, every day. I’d say there absolutely has been an increase in archaeological discoveries lately. Our capability only grows, along with our knowledge.
By Gabriel Shamesabout a month ago in Writers
I Ate the Tail.
There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac that have ruled over each year as far back as the years span, and 2025 happens to be the Year of the Snake (or 巳 "si"), which also happens to be the animal of the year that I was born in.
By SierraLWabout a month ago in Writers
💌 The Love That Was Enough
Not every love story ends with forever. Some end with understanding. And sometimes, that is enough. When people asked Emma about the great love of her life, she never knew how to answer. There was no dramatic breakup, no betrayal, no moment she could point to and say that’s where it ended. There was just a quiet realization, unfolding slowly, like a letter read too many times until the words finally settled.
By Zidaneabout a month ago in Writers
Why Generation Z Burns With Fire
Generation Z is often called emotional, angry, impatient, or rebellious. What most people fail to understand is that this intensity did not appear out of nowhere. It was created. Carefully. Slowly. And relentlessly.
By Salman Writesabout a month ago in Writers
Murder at the vicarage
This is just a bit of fun. Given that the rights to Agatha Christie's first Marple novel, Murder at the Vicarage are now (as of Jan 1 2026) in the public domain, I thought I would take some wicked liberties.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a month ago in Writers
Listening to Trees
I didn’t go into the woods looking for wisdom. I went because the city felt too loud in ways sound couldn’t explain. Sirens, screens, conversations stacked on top of each other—everything demanding attention, everything urgent, nothing patient. I told myself I just needed air. A walk. An hour without notifications.
By Jhon smithabout a month ago in Writers
The Unspoken Truth About Internet Side Businesses
The Unspoken Truth About Internet Side Businesses After pursuing online income and falling for promises that seemed too good to be true, I discovered this.
By Farida Kabirabout a month ago in Writers
His Love. Content Warning.
"Good morning Trist, my name is Dr. Reda and today I will be asking you a couple questions," a woman with long auburn hair sits across from the table. The cool touch of the table legs brush against my thigh as I lean back into my chair. I nod at her to continue, folding my hands onto my lap and start twiddling my thumbs.
By Froggy Jonesabout a month ago in Writers