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The picture bearing the colourful circular logo of my favourite American football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, was carefully removed, destined to be replaced in a new locker by whatever new allegiance I pledged. The clatter of locker doors opening...

The crimson soles of Louboutin’s finest shoes shared the streets with the latest cool Converse sneakers, each step revealing fragments of hidden stories. Here, the city’s true essence lay in its anonymity - where billionaires and the homeless...

I stood beneath the showerhead, receiving this undocumented magic elixir. In my pharmacology class, where the dispensation of pharmaceutical knowledge filled even the emptiest of minds, not once had my professor extolled the virtues of a steaming hot...

Muscles flexing, he instinctively reached for the familiar handle. As his fingers curled around the smooth metal, its energy surged through him, fuelling the storm within his powerful frame. The blade’s steely glint momentarily startled him, but...

This line resonates with the essence of the city—an urban landscape where ambitions are nurtured and endless possibilities seem within reach.The city’s towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and iconic landmarks form a backdrop that promises...

Yet, its elusive nature often leads to the realisation that perfection’s true beauty lies in its absence; the imperfections are what make a work unique and human. By what standard could perfection be judged? Could it be the sun’s radiant sphere,...

I was transported back to the enchantment of childhood winters, where each exhaled breath became a captivating display, resembling wisps of smoke in the chilly air.Innocently, my cousins and I mimicked the act of smoking, unaware of the grave health...

Steadfast and hardy trees mixed with colours of gold and green framed the horizon, while grassy plains stretched endlessly interrupting the rolling hills.For the primitive mind, the sight was both overwhelming and intoxicating.Thoughts raced as the...

Stepping forward, I follow the familiar path, each step leading me deeper into this spell bounding domain. Silence envelops me as I traverse the cool expanse, the sublime glow guiding my way onward.A grin creases my face as I finally reach my...

Yet, my quest did not end there; my fingers continued their exploration, revealing a treasure hidden within the depths of my bag. Emerging from the shadows, a diminutive book graced my palm, its cover adorned with a mesmerising animated illustration....

Though through the passage of time, we have demonstrated an innate ability to innovate and persevere through the darkest storms.Comedy serves as a lifeline in the raging sea of life’s challenges, offering a buoyant raft of good cheer to help us...

In the cumulation of anxieties, the fear of death stands as a menacing silhouette. It lingers on the periphery of our thoughts, a silent reminder of our mortality. The fear of the great unknown beyond life’s curtain manifests in quiet...

From an evolutionary standpoint, our ancestors developed a preference for sweet foods as a survival mechanism. Sweetness often indicated the presence of ripe fruits, which are rich in essential nutrients and energy. This intrinsic preference helped...

As a vital force within the Botswana Meteorological Services, the world of weather was her undisputed domain. She dispensed the forecast with precision, her words foretelling the impending arrival of “El Niño.” Little did we know, her revelation...

This annual rite takes centre stage on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, USA, where the esteemed groundhog weather prognosticator, Punxsutawney Phil, steps into the limelight. In this whimsical ritual, Phil’s keen gaze serves as the...