#literary escape

[lunaslogs]

Kingdom - A Literary Essay by Luna's Logs

You sit there on a throne, wearing a crown coated in the blood of the person you used to be.

Watching your younger self weep and beg for you not to stab them straight through the stomach was not something you thought you'd have to see.

Listening to the cries for help from a voice that used to be yours, constantly reminding you of everyone who had left you in the dust when you were a diamond waiting to shine in the light.

Does the fur on your royal cape feel soft? Warm? Surely it doesn't remind you of the hoodie you used to drag with you everywhere you went. The one with the holes in the sleeves. You didn't care if the cold draft flowed through them, it was too good to let go...

Much like the innocence you tried so hard to keep. You still see it in your reflection, don't you? In every mirror, in every window, in every reflective surface where you can see yourself, you look like a ghost. A ghost stuck in a shell of somebody you were never meant to be.

You still see the frozen face of fear you tried so hard to erase. You can hear the yells of people telling you everything you've ever done wrong. You can taste the blood in your mouth and it wasn't just from loosing a baby tooth.

Does that throne feel comfy? Does the velvet make you feel powerful? Like you mean something now? Your stuffed animal used to feel comfy too. You'd hug it every night in your sleep as if your life depended on it. You didn't care that it was missing an eye. You loved it because it was different, wishing that people would treat you the same way.

Does the gold you wear on your neck and wrist change the soul that clings to your heart? But that gold pendant you threw away, that last little bit of your old self, you still see it every time you put those chains on.

You can drink all the wine you want out of those chalets but it won't drown your spirit. Does it taste bitter? Is it as bitter as the smell of cigars your father used to smoke to forget you?

So, put on your crown. Tie your cape around your neck. Put on that jewelry. Wear those shoes and face your kingdom the same way you faced the person you killed the day you changed.

Every kingdom needs a ruler. But the moment that ruler forgets who they are ruling, what they rule for...

They fall and the kingdom with it.

[harmonyhealinghub]

Unleashing the Power of Audiobooks: A Gateway to Learning and Entertainment Shaina Tranquilino November 7, 2023

In an era where multitasking has become the norm, finding time to read a good book can be quite challenging. However, with the rise of audiobooks, literature enthusiasts are discovering a new way to indulge in their favourite stories. The convenience and accessibility of audiobooks have revolutionized the reading landscape, offering a plethora of benefits that extend beyond mere entertainment. In this blog post, we will explore how audiobooks have proven to be an invaluable resource by enhancing learning experiences, fostering literacy, and enabling individuals to maximize their time.

1. Accessibility for All: One of the most significant advantages of audiobooks is their ability to cater to diverse audiences. People with visual impairments or learning disabilities can now access literature effortlessly through audio formats. Additionally, those who struggle with reading due to dyslexia or language barriers find relief in the spoken word format. Audiobooks provide equal opportunities for everyone to engage with books and experience the joy of storytelling.

2. Enhanced Learning Experiences: Audiobooks are not limited to fiction; they also encompass educational content across various disciplines. From self-help guides and biographies to classic literature and scientific research, these audio companions offer an immersive experience that enhances learning outcomes. By combining auditory stimulation with written text, listeners can absorb information more effectively and retain knowledge for longer periods.

3. Multitasking Made Easy: The fast-paced nature of modern life often leaves little room for dedicated reading sessions. However, audiobooks allow us to transform mundane activities into engaging experiences by combining them with literary adventures. Whether you're commuting, exercising, cooking, or simply relaxing at home, immersing yourself in an audiobook enables you to make use of every spare moment without compromising on intellectual or recreational pursuits.

4. Improving Pronunciation and Language Skills: Listening skills play a crucial role in language acquisition, and audiobooks provide an exceptional platform for improving pronunciation and fluency. By following along with the narration, listeners can absorb correct intonation, rhythm, and accentuation. This practice not only benefits language learners but also helps native speakers refine their linguistic skills.

5. Sparking Imagination and Creativity: Audiobooks have a unique ability to bring stories to life through voice acting, sound effects, and music. These elements enhance the narrative experience by creating vivid mental images that captivate the mind's eye. Whether it's an epic fantasy or a gripping crime thriller, these auditory stimuli transport listeners into imaginative worlds where they become active participants in the storytelling process.

Audiobooks offer a modern solution to the perennial problem of finding time to read. They transcend barriers imposed by busy schedules, disabilities, or language constraints. With their accessibility, educational potential, multitasking-friendly nature, and ability to stimulate imagination, audiobooks have proven themselves as invaluable companions on our literary journeys. So if you haven't already embraced this innovative format of reading, why not give it a try? Let audiobooks revolutionize your reading experience while you savour captivating tales that ignite your imagination and expand your horizons like never before!

[transelegance]

A good book is more than words on a page—it’s a portal, a friend, a secret world waiting to be explored. What story are you getting lost in today? 📖✨

[epicstoriestime]

Crafting a Reading List That Resonates

What books do you want to read? Every book holds a world waiting to be explored—where will your next journey take you? Books are more than stories or facts pressed between covers; they are journeys, mirrors, and sparks for the imagination. Each book is a world waiting to be explored, a conversation waiting to be had. Yet, the question, “What books do you want to read?” can feel both thrilling…

[wickedzeevyln]

Where My Gears Gets Turning

Daily writing promptYou get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like?View all responses The basement is the space I’ve claimed—a room without pretense or clutter, where all forms of books live—physical copies, audio books, and an e-book library holding thousands of books I won’t likely go through in this lifetime. So no shortcuts to putting the pen to the paper. It’s…

[lylahammar]

man I know I shouldn't jump in on Wicked discourse but I keep seeing people calling Glinda the "villain" of Wicked and it's driving me nuts because I really don't think it's as simple as that

imo Glinda's story is a very Shakespearean style tragedy about a white feminist (liberal) politician. Her hamartia is her desire to be accepted by the oppressive ruling class, while her internal conflict is her struggle to be perceived as "good." She was influenced just enough by her marginalized activist friend to feel crushing awareness of her own place in the fascist system, but they were separated before she was able to fully reach self actualization and pursue a more fulfilling goal. Her tragic downfall is that she got exactly what she thought she wanted, but through her incomplete character arc she found that it was actually cold and hollow and lonely. Yeah she's a shitty selfish person and she dug her own grave but she's not the villain, she's the tragic anti-hero

[fairydrowning]

This is your reminder to stop thinking what society will think about you but rather do stuff that you love. Eat that food in a weird way and especially slurp your noodles, go out with your friends and do random stuff, dress how you want, support what you like, paint that wall in your house, smile happily, skip the same routine which you are doing from the past few years or months and simply do that random stuff which you like.

[selenepluto]

"We humans are so obsessed with escapism, through movies, books, art, music , and daydreams. Our souls truly aren't made for this world."

~unknown

[coffeeacademia]

i want to make life so achingly lovely that you could never bear to leave it

[moonkissedletters]

-Anne Sexton, from Live or Die; A Little Uncomplicated Hymn.

[sehsfav]

— anonymous

[bodhrancomedy]

Me: *Reads HG Parry’s Declaration on the Rights of Magicians and then proceeds to fall totally and completely in love with her writing.*

Also me: *Fully aware she wrote other books but just never picked them up for the next four/five years.*

Me: *Bawling on a train having finished The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep*

[zombiecowboy65]

I do not care for jeanneil

[firelise]

black sails is revolutionary because it begs to ask the question what if weird internalized homophobia externalized as brutal heightened violence but make it lesbian? what if we add a lil attack dog beside stoic goddess trope to that lesbian? And wrap it up in some of the best most poetic writing you've ever heard

[burquillos]

You can totally ship what ever lol im not gonna ever say you shouldn't ship something! Im just trying to understand why people like dkbk. I like your "essay" better it makes more sense. The feminine and masculine thing just sounds wrong tbh. Like it's not that one is more feminine or masculine. It just seems so heteronormative. It's true dominant doesn't always mean top but in this case I just can't see it the other way. Thanks for trying to explain though 😅 does this mean you don't like bkdk?

We're cool🤝👍

Part of the reason I didn't post the essay was that it was becoming more convoluted and I knew people won't immediately understand the difference between 'Literary femininity/masculinity' vs 'fem/masc as it relates to gender identity'. Not the fault of the concept but the explainer (me).

It was still fun making it tho so thanks for the opportunity.

And lastly, uhhh, no, I guess not?? Hahaha

[moonkissedletters]

Actually, you said Love, for you, is larger than the usual romantic love. It’s like a religion. It’s terrifying. No one will ever want to sleep with you.

- Richard Siken, Crush