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Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales
Read more: Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales“Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring” is a refreshing take on Christmas tales, filled with suspense, adventure, and valuable life lessons. Set during a frosty Massachusetts winter, it follows the journey of a brave nine-year-old, Isla, who faces her biggest fear – her stepmom. Along the way, Isla and her family learn to let go of long-held…
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Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s Eyes
Read more: Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s EyesThus Far: An Overview On October 7, 2023, an act of violence broke through our subconscious and enlightened most to see something that has been going on for 75 years. Hamas, a rebellious group from Palestine that has been categorized as a terrorist group by various countries, attacked and killed Israeli civilians attending a concert.…
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Self-Doubt and Generational Silence Explored in The Ordinary Bruja
Read more: Self-Doubt and Generational Silence Explored in The Ordinary BrujaMarisol Espinal doesn’t think she’s magical.She doesn’t think she’s brave.She doesn’t think she’s worthy of being the hero in anyone’s story—not even her own. And that’s exactly why I wanted to write her. Because self-doubt doesn’t usually make the headlines. It doesn’t get the center stage in stories about witches and chosen ones. But it…
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How to Return After Creative Burnout with Ease
Read more: How to Return After Creative Burnout with EaseWe hear it all the time: “Reinvent yourself.” As if the only way to move forward is to become someone else entirely. But I want to offer a softer truth—one that feels more real to me: you don’t need a reinvention. You just need a return. A return to your rhythm.A return to your voice.A…
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Ancestral Magic vs TikTok Witchcraft Explained
Read more: Ancestral Magic vs TikTok Witchcraft ExplainedI’ll be the first to say it—TikTok has made witchcraft look magical. (Pun fully intended.) The aesthetics? Stunning.The sound baths? Soothing.The tarot pulls with soft lighting and perfect nails? Chef’s kiss. But I’ll also be the first to tell you: what’s going viral on WitchTok isn’t always aligned with ancestral practice. And lately, that contrast…
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The Myth of Anchor Babies
Read more: The Myth of Anchor BabiesThe phrase “anchor baby” slices through political discourse with cruel efficiency. You’ve heard it—perhaps on news channels, debate stages, or even from the mouths of those who share our heritage. It transforms a newborn child into a tactic, a weapon, a calculated move in some imagined immigration chess game. But what if everything you’ve been…
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The Meaning Behind The Ordinary Bruja Title Explained
Read more: The Meaning Behind The Ordinary Bruja Title ExplainedWhen I first started writing The Ordinary Bruja, I didn’t know that would be the title. I had ideas—working titles, vibes I was chasing, folders full of poetic options—but nothing stuck. Then one day, after writing a particularly raw scene, the words “ordinary bruja” landed in my mind like a whisper from the page. And…
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How to Effectively Build Habits Without Burnout: It’s Not Punishment, It’s Rhythm.
Read more: How to Effectively Build Habits Without Burnout: It’s Not Punishment, It’s Rhythm.Some mornings I wake up with fire. Other mornings, I wake up feeling like a soggy tortilla. That’s just real life. But here’s what I’ve learned after years of trying to force myself to do all the things: consistency doesn’t mean punishment. It means rhythm. I used to think that showing up meant pushing myself…
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