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The U.S war in Iran is still ongoing, with the world holding its breath on what’s next. Donald Trump is pushing to open the Strait of Hormuz and gave the Iranians an eerie ultimatum just days ago. Now, Iran has responded, and that with a terrifying threat. The conflict in Iran is putting huge pressure … Read more

A Lone Figure In The Frozen Woods A deer stands motionless in a snow-covered forest, its coat blending into the muted browns of the trees. It turns its head slightly, muscles tensed beneath its fur, before it suddenly stumbles. It shifts its weight and collapses into the deep, powdery snow, legs tucking beneath its body. … Read more

An Unexpected Confrontation The young man in the grey hoodie shoved his hand into the shoulder of the older man’s military jacket. He stepped into the man’s personal space on the wet city sidewalk, his eyes locked onto the stranger’s face. The older man, wearing a worn service cap and carrying a grocery bag in … Read more

A Frigid Discovery by the Roadside A black-and-white cat sits crouched against the wooden base of a utility pole, her back hunched against the biting wind. Two small, fuzzy kittens press their bodies tight into the curve of her belly, attempting to find warmth against the cold, slushy pavement. Flakes of snow swirl violently around … Read more

A Sharp Dismissal A young man with a thick beard and a leather vest stands over an elderly veteran, pointing at a small, simple cross tattoo on the man’s arm. He laughs loudly, the sound bouncing off the walls of the small tattoo studio, and gestures dismissively at the ink. He tells the older man … Read more

The Struggle Against The Wire The lamb’s left hind leg jerked upward, pulling sharply against the jagged strand of barbed wire coiled around its ankle. Every movement caused the wire to bite deeper into the soft wool and flesh. The animal shifted its weight, front hooves skittering on the loose gravel of the narrow path. … Read more

An Unexpected Confrontation An older man with graying hair and glasses stands at a glass display case inside a brightly lit jewelry boutique. A woman in a tailored dark blazer crosses her arms over her chest, leaning slightly forward toward him. Her gaze remains locked on the man’s face. She holds her chin high, her … Read more

A sudden splash at the bar A younger man, arms covered in ink, reaches out and pours a glass of whiskey directly over the head of an elderly man sitting at the bar. The amber liquid drips down the man’s face, soaking his plaid shirt and beard. The younger man leans in close, his mouth … Read more

A Discovery On A Rainy Morning A worker in a bright yellow safety jacket approaches a cardboard box resting on the wet grass along the curb. He stops, his boots splashing slightly as he bends his knees to reach the flaps of the box. A light-colored Labrador stands nearby, pacing in short, tight circles around … Read more

A Discovery On The Forest Path The dark truck slowed to a halt on the gravel track, tires crunching against the loose stones. Thick dust billowed into the air, obscuring the pine trees that lined the narrow passage. Through the haze, a large, mottled owl lay flat against the surface of a mossy boulder. The … Read more

A Confrontation in the Hallway The plastic wheels of the yellow mop bucket clicked rhythmically against the linoleum floor before coming to a stop. A young man wearing a varsity jacket stood pressed against a bank of lockers, his arms tightly folded across his chest. He looked down at his clean sneakers, then shifted his … Read more

Two pilots were killed, and many were injured as an Air Canada plane crashed into a fire truck on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Sunday. But even more could’ve died, for example, veteran flight attendant Solange Tremblay. She was ejected from her seat, and her daughter now described it as a … Read more