Tag: Urban Life
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無常の流れ Mujō no Nagare (Impermanence Flow)
Morning mist rises from concrete— the city breathes through steel lungs, exhales yesterday’s promises into today’s uncertainty. A businessman’s reflection fractures in puddles that mirror neon signs, each ripple erasing the face he wore at twenty, replacing it with lines drawn by decades of subway commutes and convenience store dinners. Because things are the way…
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A Flicker in the Crowd: The Stranger Who Set the Dark on Fire #poetry
A random encounter with a sock-wearing, pigeon-speaking stranger blooms into an unforgettable mosaic of hope, mystery, and rippling kindness. The boundaries dissolve—transforming a fleeting moment into a revolution of connection.
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My Morning Routine: A Chronicle #WriteAPageADay #680
I wake in the hush before the hush before the hush before the scream of the clock. The bed swallows me, spits me out. I negotiate with the morning stranger in the mirror, promising coffee in exchange for recognition. Somewhere, the day waits, a beast at the threshold—it does not ask if I am ready.
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My Usual Commute to Work/Mall #WriteAPageADay #325
The train arrives, except it doesn’t—A gaping metal jaw that swallows briefcases, regrets, sale alerts, a child’s unraveling shoelace. I step inside the stomach of the city.
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New Beginnings: A Tale of Resilience and Justice in the Heart of Singapore #ShortStory #fiction
Caught in the crossfire of a high-stakes criminal case, a dedicated prosecutor in Singapore must embrace a new identity in witness protection. This gripping tale weaves through the challenges and transformations she faces as she forges a path of resilience and justice in the bustling urban landscape of Singapore.
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Confronting Fear: My Encounter with a Dead Rat on the Balcony #writeapageaday @Blogchatter
In a moment of unexpected confrontation, I found myself face to face with a lifeless rat on my balcony. With trembling hands and a racing heart, I mustered the courage to confront the unsettling sight before me. What followed was a test of resilience and perseverance in the face of fear, teaching me valuable lessons…
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