The Reluctant Romantic

“You are not who you think you are in others’ eyes,” a friend said to me a month ago. It wasn’t particularly about me or for me, but one of those random musings men are known to have. Feeling like a philosopher, he was, but ate, he did. Despite how seemingly mundane—and obvious—the declaration was, it was true nonetheless. True and deeply embedded. Voiceover from https://briggz.substack.com This i...

Please be advised, attached to this essay is an audio narration for those who prefer that. Happy reading! [Introduction] The romanticization of biblical characters is something that needs to be studied. Many Bible characters—especially in the Old Testament—are genuinely terrible people who today we would demand their heads, but yet, we love them. This is due to—in my opinion—a long-running campaig...

You go to work the next day pretending nothing happened. Your co-workers ask if everything's okay and you tell them you're just tired. And you're trying to smile. And they're trying to smile. - Richard Siken (Poet) Grief is a ridiculous subject of conversation. It's an experience that hollows you out and leaves you with a nothingful want. Like cascading waves, the currents of the ever-flowing rive...

I love Isekais. They're the type of story where someone gets summoned into another world by accident or intention. The world usually tends to be one where magic, martial arts, martial arts and magic, advanced technology or some other fantastical element exists – contrary to our bleak and dreary earth. The summoned is usually a chosen one with special powers of some kind. They’re given an extraordi...

Stupid Midnights brings you the random thoughts that float around on a sleepless night. Tonight's randomness: Daniel thinks terminator movies, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and humanity wants to kill God. Hehe... Reach out, less discuss stupid topics: Email:  danieladisa8@gmail.com Twitter:  @danielBriggz WhatsApp:  Message Me! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr...