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October’s Quiet Spell: Reflecting on Robert Frost’s “October”

The arrival of October is marked by a gentle reverence in Robert Frost’s poem, invoking a meditative quality that captures the season's essence. At Mind on Fire, the poem becomes a ritual, urging readers to embrace the transition of time and nature with grace and mindfulness, celebrating life's impermanence.

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Haibun: The Orchard of Ash

Autumn isn’t gentle—it’s sacred collapse. The Orchard of Ash is my response to the dVerse Poets Pub’s Haibun Monday prompt, “The Fall of the Leaf.” Living in the Shawnee Forest, I witness the season’s descent firsthand: bruised apples, split bark, and the quiet violence of nature reclaiming itself. This haibun is a ritual offering to that chaos—a meditation on death, memory, and the beauty of letting go.

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Runes of the Nano Leviathan

Venture into a mesmerizing fusion of myth and technology, where the Nano Leviathan—a creature of nanites—traverses grav-lake mirror plains, etching its story in ethereal dust. This captivating journey evokes the transformative power of life and dreams, urging you to embrace the profound intersection of existence and innovation. Experience awe-inspiring metamorphosis.

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The Freedom of Independence: Why I Choose Not to List My Books on Amazon

At the Chicago Printers Row Publishing Festival, indie authors expressed their fears about relying on Amazon for sales. Choosing direct connections over algorithm-driven platforms empowers writers, fosters genuine relationships, and encourages creative control. Embrace alternatives and build your unique literary journey together.

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The Garden’s Mouth: Ritual Horror in Forty-Four Words

In the realm of ritual horror, beauty is never benign. The Garden’s Mouth is a quadrille born from the dVerse challenge provided by Lily to use the word “petals”—but in Willy Martinez’s world, petals are not soft symbols of spring.

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Why ‘Tron: Ares’ Is the Sci-Fi Event Gillian Anderson Fans Have Been Waiting For

Gillian Anderson, a celebrated actress, is set to join the cast of Tron: Ares, releasing on October 10, 2025. The film follows Ares, a sophisticated program on a critical mission in a cyberpunk world. With her rich sci-fi legacy, Anderson is poised to bring depth to this electrifying narrative, marking an exciting new chapter in her career.

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Power and Persuasion: Charlie Kirk’s Rhetorical Toolkit

At Mind on Fire Books, persuasion is elevated to an art form, drawing from seven pivotal texts that sharpen Charlie Kirk’s rhetorical edge. Each book isn’t just ideological; it’s a tactical weapon, equipping writers, speakers, and strategists to command attention and influence audiences effectively.

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Mirror-Fed Tongues: A Poem in 44 Words

Dare to delve into the haunting world of "Mirror-Fed Tongues," where dusk bites with a cruel grin, and reality is stitched with fear. This Quadrille poem captures the sinister, echoing our worst nightmares—dread, despair, and the suffocating scream of the woods.

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Exploring Queen of the Dark Things: A Magical Journey

Queen of the Dark Things catapults you into a dazzling chaos where Colby Stevens faces dark moral choices and demons amid haunting landscapes. Cargill's intricate world-building dazzles, proving urban fantasy can drop you into exhilarating depths of imagination and danger.

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Unraveling Our Cosmic Origins: Lessons from Keith Sherwood’s “Your Ancestors Were Extraterrestrials?”

Explore how aliens may have engineered human origins and influenced our evolution in a cosmic narrative of ancient mysteries.

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