Stevie Johnson
Bio
I write about things that I'm interested in. I'm Greek, I'm a Gamer, and I'm a Bitcoin enthusiast.
Stories (15/0)
Breaking Horizon
Chapter 1: The Last Horizon Elliot McKenna was not, by any standard measure, a hero. He was a gruff and wrinkled man of 58, with hair receding faster than the glaciers he had once studied. An atmospheric scientist by training and an adventurer by compulsion, Elliot had spent the better years of his youth traveling to the Earth’s most uninhabitable zones. Now, confined to a chair in his drafty Boston apartment, he was left only with the company of his regrets and an old ham radio that crackled more than it spoke.
By Stevie Johnson10 months ago in Chapters
The Moral Labyrinth: A Journey Through “Crime and Punishment”
Reading "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky was a transformative experience for me, largely because it engages deeply with fundamental human questions—of morality, justice, and the internal conflicts that define us. Originally published in 1866, the novel plunges into the psyche of Raskolnikov, a young, impoverished student in St. Petersburg, who convinces himself that he is an extraordinary man, above conventional ethics and laws. This delusion drives him to murder an old pawnbroker, an act that becomes the catalyst for a grueling journey through guilt, torment, and eventual spiritual awakening.
By Stevie Johnson10 months ago in BookClub
The Awkward Allure: A Critique of ‘Napoleon Dynamite’
'Napoleon Dynamite' is a quirky time capsule of early-2000s awkwardness. Its offbeat humor and peculiar characters evoke a polarized response—either you're charmed or you're not. While it has earned cult status, its plot meanders aimlessly, potentially leaving viewers as listless as its protagonist. A unique but divisive experience. It sucked!
By Stevie Johnson11 months ago in Critique
The Song of the Wind: A Whisper in the Reeds
Long ago, when the Earth was still a young realm full of mysteries and enchantments, the world was silent, without the melody of music. All creatures lived in harmony, but they could not express their feelings beyond spoken words.
By Stevie Johnson11 months ago in Fiction
Serendipity Drive
At the corner of the extraordinary and the bizarre, nestled within the confines of suburban America, lies a peculiar street named “Serendipity Drive.” This peaceful lane, with its white picket fences and manicured lawns, may seem like your average neighborhood at first glance. But under this facade of normalcy is a whirlwind of chaos, comedy, and endearing oddballs. Welcome to the pilot episode of “Serendipity Drive: Misadventures in the Burbs,” the new must-see comedy TV series.
By Stevie Johnson12 months ago in Humor
A Curious Alchemist: In the Hearth of the Renaissance
Once, in a lifetime not my own, I found myself wrapped in the fabric of the Renaissance, that miraculous epoch between the Middle Ages and the Age of Enlightenment. The year was 1456, the dawn of a new era brimming with curiosity and a hunger for understanding that stretched from the quietest villages to the most resplendent royal courts.
By Stevie Johnsonabout a year ago in History
The Whispering Stars
Vincent van Gogh's painting "Starry Night" has always held a magical allure. With its swirling skies and luminescent stars, it seems to beckon viewers into a dreamlike world. Tonight, we delve into this world, where stars whisper secrets and reality is as malleable as the vibrant colors on Van Gogh's canvas.
By Stevie Johnsonabout a year ago in Art
The Constellation of a Father’s Love: A Guiding Light in Shaping Identity
From the moment of our birth, our identity starts to take shape, nurtured by the individuals and the world around us. Throughout the labyrinth of my life, a dominant force that has ceaselessly guided and shaped my identity is my father. His strength of character, relentless pursuit of knowledge, and stoic disposition have all left an indelible impact on me. The lessons imparted by him have not only fostered my personal growth but have also ingrained a compass of values that help me navigate the turbulent waters of life.
By Stevie Johnsonabout a year ago in Men
Mariska Hargitay
"In the poem below, Mariska Hargitay is a talented actress who kicks ass playing Olivia Benson. In New York City, the dedicated Captain who investigates these vicious felonies by busting perps is a member of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. This is her story."
By Stevie Johnsonabout a year ago in Poets
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