In "No Longer a Damsel in Distress," Cassandra O'Sullivan Sachar explores her intense fear of bats, or chiroptophobia, which contrasts sharply with her childhood encounters with them. She recalls her past terror during nighttime swims and anticipates the inevitable confrontation with bats in her historic new home, highlighting the persistence of her phobia.
No Longer a Damsel in Distress
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The Ocean, My Love
Nivedita Shori’s poem The Ocean, My Love explores the profound relationship between words and the boundless ocean. The poem portrays the ocean as a silent, ...
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Shimmering Lake
Journey to "Shimmering Lake" by Bob Bussey: A captivating ode to the power of nature's embrace. With its breathtaking views and spiritual resonance, this haven ...
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