The Ominous Button People’s morals are often forsaken when they are offered tempting rewards, and the consequences of their immoral actions feel so remote. “Button, button” follows Mr. Steward’s offer to Norma, a deal where if she presses a button, she will receive $50,000, but someone she does not know …
The Dystopian World of Technology Everyone is now drawn to their screens. Everyone is gaming, ordering food, learning and working on a screen. Life 200 years ago was all outside. There were no such things as screens or games or working from home. Why are so many students taking their …
No to Homework Did you know that more than 50% of students suffer from homework anxiety? In one survey, 85.7% of students reported a stress level of seven or higher on a scale of one to ten related to homework. While some people believe that homework is necessary, many claim …
Story Review of “After Twenty Years” Have you struggled to choose what you wanted to do? “After Twenty Years” by O Henry (William Sydney Porter) is a short story that explores the theme of friendship, loyalty, time, crime, and justice. Although O Henry didn’t win any awards himself, the popular …
Book Review of “After Twenty Years” Did you ever experience a time when law came over loyalty? O. Henry, whose real name was William Sydney Porter, is famous for his short stories, which often feature ordinary characters, ironic twists, and surprise endings. His writing style combines clever storytelling and humor. …
The Internal Battle of Denial There are moments in life when the truth feels too heavy to bear. We convince ourselves that certain things didn’t happen, that our mistakes aren’t really mistakes, or that the world is not as it truly is. The struggle with truth and denial is a …
As the man let a solemn sigh escape his mouth, he stared into the vast yet melancholic landscape surrounding him, where time seemed to slow as he dozed in and out of his thoughts. Apart from the gentle rise and fall of his chest, he sat as still as a …
Lost in Adaptation: How “The Tell-Tale Heart” Loses Its Soul on Screen Many stories have video adaptations built on the original story with less depth and sophistication. These video adaptations, which are often easier to understand, lose the story’s main focus. “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe and its …
I can almost envision her, right there, straightened up, with her hands grasping a book. She could always manage to let everything float away, at least for that moment, like even the most difficult burdens could sail beneath our feet. And then, after her, suddenly, everything is getting heavier. This …