This is an Area Which We Call… The Twilight Zone
Francesca Simone, Editor
October 22, 2019
Flirting is just flirting, right? If you’re flirting with someone, does it mean that you’re tied down to them; that you owe them something? I know the answer to this question, but something that happened to me a couple of months ago has left me feeling like I’m in the Twilight Zone, so I just...
Yeti, Set, Go!
Francesca Simone, Editor
October 1, 2019
Home to the most beautiful, picturesque scenery in the autumn months, in upstate New York, it’s a peaceful, clean breath of fresh air; literally. There are occasional breaks in the silence, though, and the Sasquatch are to blame.
Rescued by a Banshee
Francesca Simone, Impact Staff
September 24, 2019
I thought I had rescued her, but it turns out that she rescued me.
A Little ASMR to Brighten Your Day
Francesca Simone, Impact Staff
September 18, 2019
That satisfying tingle starts on the top of your head and ends up in the tips of your toes making your hair stand up, your skin get goosebumps, and your eyes roll back to a close.
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