ignatius awang braminia
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Animate Something
It all started on an ordinary Tuesday afternoon. Ethan was slouched on his couch, aimlessly flipping through channels, trying to find something to kill the boredom. His eyes glazed over as he stumbled upon yet another rerun of "Friends." Just as he was about to doze off, his phone buzzed with a notification.
By ignatius awang braminia15 days ago in Fiction
Bamboo life
When I first moved to Bamboo Life, I thought I'd stepped into a postcard. The eco-village was nestled in a lush, green valley surrounded by towering bamboo groves. It was a place where time seemed to slow down, and life was simpler, in the best possible way.
By ignatius awang braminia19 days ago in Fiction
Back home
It was one of those hot summer days when the air was thick and the cicadas were in full concert. I was driving back home after what felt like forever. My hometown, Willow Creek, had a population just shy of a thousand, and I swear I could name at least half of them.
By ignatius awang braminia19 days ago in Humans
Together in sickness and good times
I remember the day Jamie and I moved into our first apartment together. It was a tiny one-bedroom place on the third floor of an old building downtown. The walls were a bit scuffed, and the floors creaked with every step, but it was ours, and we loved it.
By ignatius awang braminia19 days ago in Fiction
Missing Foster Parents
Jamie had never been great at mornings, but this particular Tuesday was shaping up to be one of the weirdest starts to a day he’d ever had. He woke up to the smell of burnt toast and the sound of the dog barking incessantly outside. He groggily dragged himself out of bed, rubbing his eyes as he made his way downstairs.
By ignatius awang braminia21 days ago in Humans
Humanize humans
It was one of those late-night conversations that started as a casual hangout and evolved into something deeper. Matt, Sarah, and Kevin were sprawled out on Kevin’s living room floor, empty pizza boxes and soda cans scattered around them. The glow of the TV provided a soft background light as they talked about everything and nothing.
By ignatius awang braminia21 days ago in Humans
Nature is What Gives Us Life
It was one of those lazy summer afternoons where the sun hung high and the air was filled with the hum of cicadas. Jake, Emma, and Lucas decided to escape the suburban monotony and head out to the old hiking trail by the river. The trail wasn’t too far from their neighborhood, but it felt like a whole different world.
By ignatius awang braminia21 days ago in Humans
Religion is the Most Dangerous Doctrine
It all started when Matt and his friends were lounging around in Ryan’s basement, half-watching some random action movie on Netflix. They were in that post-high school limbo, all trying to figure out what came next. College? Work? Backpacking through Europe? The usual questions.
By ignatius awang braminia21 days ago in Humans
Human beings should be
So, there’s this diner I always go to on Saturday mornings. It’s nothing fancy, just your typical greasy spoon where the coffee is always hot, and the pancakes are as big as your plate. I love it because it feels like home, you know? Everyone knows everyone, and there’s this sense of community that’s hard to find these days.
By ignatius awang braminia22 days ago in Humans
When you love someone but someone already has one
Alright, let me tell you about a wild chapter from my life that still gets me thinking. It all started a few summers ago when I met this girl, Emily, at a mutual friend's barbecue. You know how it goes—sun setting, burgers sizzling, music playing in the background. Everything was perfect.
By ignatius awang braminia22 days ago in Humans
Take Risks, Dream Bigger, and Expect Big
In a bustling town, there was a young man named Alex who worked at a small café. Alex loved making coffee and chatting with customers, but deep down, he dreamed of something more. He often found himself daydreaming about opening his own café one day, a place where people could come not just for coffee, but for an experience.
By ignatius awang braminia23 days ago in Humans
We can always forgive, but we don't have to forget
Last summer, Jake and Mark had a huge fight. It started over something small, like most fights do. Mark had borrowed Jake’s favorite video game and accidentally scratched the disc. Jake was furious. They’d been best friends since kindergarten, but this felt like a betrayal.
By ignatius awang braminia23 days ago in Humans