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Ever spent weeks—or even years—pouring your soul into a story, only to realize it feels familiar…too familiar? Like, wait…didn’t I already write this exact scene somewhere else? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. In the writing world, self-plagiarism isn’t just a thing. It’s practically a rite of passage.
Some authors have accidentally recycled entire chapters, others a single line so perfect they couldn’t resist reusing it. Sometimes it’s an honest mistake: a draft buried in a dusty folder, forgotten and ignored. Other times, it’s a case of “creative déjà vu,” where your brain stubbornly insists it’s reinventing the wheel…only to find out the wheel already rolled itself into existence years ago.
Read more: 10 Times Authors Accidentally Plagiarized…From Themselves | Hilarious Writing Fails
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Holidays aren’t just for parades, barbecues, and long weekends—they’ve inspired writers for centuries. From Labor Day reflections to May Day celebrations, authors have used national holidays to explore themes of work, society, and human effort. This Labor Day, let’s take a look at how holidays shaped the stories and essays we still read today.
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Meet MR. Fuzz, the sly, wide-eyed feline who has mastered the art of looking adorable while plotting mischief. Whether perched on your windowsill, sneaking into a cardboard box, or silently judging your keyboard skills, MR. Fuzz has a personality that leaps off the page—and now, off your wardrobe.
A Day in the Life of MR. Fuzz
From stalking shadows to chasing rogue feathers, MR. Fuzz’s antics are endless. But it’s not all chaos—he’s got charm, wit, and a flair for the dramatic that makes him impossible to ignore. Fans of gothic streetwear and cat lovers alike will appreciate the playful balance of cute and cunning that MR. Fuzz brings.
- Morning: Patrol the windowsill. Observe birds. Judge the sun for being too bright.
- Midday: Conduct a stealth audit of all cardboard boxes within a five-foot radius. Insist on being inside at least one.
- Afternoon: Stage a minor coup against the toaster (the Bagel Rebellion™ is an ongoing project).
- Approve (or dramatically disapprove): new reading material by walking across keyboards.
- Evening: Perform the Snack Grabber routine: leap, paw, and retreat with a crumb trophy. Political negotiations happen over tuna.
- Night: Nap. Dream of quieter chaos. Wake up to plot some new mischief.
Take MR. Fuzz Home (or at Least Your Sweatshirt)
Bring a piece of his charm into your own life with the MR. Fuzz Unisex Premium Sweatshirt. Cozy, stylish, and as mischievous as the cat himself, this sweatshirt is perfect for lounging, walking, or plotting your own midnight adventures.
This unisex premium sweatshirt captures MR. Fuzz’s trademark look and attitude: a comfortable, slightly oversized fit, premium fleece interior, and a print that says “adorable troublemaker” in one sly glance. Wear it to the cafe, to your next writing session, or when you need to look like someone who has a cat and very specific opinions about toast.
Why you’ll love it: soft, warm, holds up wash after wash, and gives you instant MR. Fuzz credibility.
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Stay tuned for more MR. Fuzz adventures, short stories, and exclusive merchandise updates—because the night belongs to MR. Fuzz.
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Email has come a long way from the days of dial-up connections and text-only messages. Today, inboxes are smart. Artificial intelligence can sort, summarize, reply, and even schedule your life for you, but as our inboxes get smarter, so do the threats. Hackers are no longer just targeting you directly. They’re starting to target your personal AI assistant, and that’s where things get unsettling.
Welcome to the era of email prompt attacks.
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By Stacey Carroll — Coffee-fueled observations from the edge of society
It started innocently enough.
I was browsing Amazon for a T-shirt — you know, normal human behavior. Somehow, through the black magic of their “related products” algorithm, I went from “soft cotton unisex tee” to Dual Leads for Shock Collar and Remote Charging for Educator S in about four clicks.
Naturally, as a writer, my brain didn’t stop at dog training. No, no, no. I saw potential. I saw an untapped market. I saw the birth of my newest fake product line:
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