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2026 Anthology - Horizons and Unspoken - Week One **NOW LIVE**
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It's heeeeerrrrrrreeeee.... We've been anticipating these stories all year, and now it's time to release the Kraken! Uh... anthology stories. With two themes this year - Horizons and Unspoken- we had several authors take up the challenge and write stories for both themes. So, without further ado, enjoy this week's anthology stories! Don't forget to react, comment, and leave a review! The anthology will post over several weeks, so if your story is not listed here, fear not!- 5 comments
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And I didn't actually know any of them. I never said there weren't any. -
Several notable historical and contemporary figures go by the gangster nickname or first name "Lou": Louis "Louie Tomatoes" Marino (1933–2017): A Chicago Outfit mobster and enforcer who oversaw rackets in Lake and McHenry counties. He was convicted of racketeering and tax violations in 1992 and released in 2014. Read more on Louis Marino. Louis "Big Lou" Vallario (born 1942): A high-ranking Gambino crime family member and top aide to John Gotti and Sammy Gravano who engaged in loan -
I've searched my memory and I've never actually known a gangster named Lou. Though I concede there are some.
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Just the facts: LUCENT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster LUCENT Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus Lucent /ˈlo͞os(ə)nt/ Lucent is an adjective that means giving off a soft, bright, or radiant light, or being clear, transparent, and translucent. Definition & Meaning Luminous/Shining: Glowing with a soft or brilliant light (such as a full moon, stars, or a lamp).
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Wow, I'm impressed! Earth, Roots & Water - Lou Sent Me - YouTube
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The term lucent—meaning glowing, luminous, or clear—plays a vital role in storytelling by enhancing visual imagery, thematic depth, and emotional clarity. Authors use the concept of lucency both literally (to describe light) and metaphorically (to describe truth and transparency). Here is a breakdown of why lucent elements are important in narrative craft: Mood and Atmospheric World Building: Atmospheric Contrast: Incorporating lucent elements (like a glowing forest, a luminous
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The adjective lucent (meaning "shining," "bright," or "translucent") was borrowed from Latin lucentem or lucens, the present participle of lucēre ("to shine," "glow," or "emit light"). It can also be traced back to a Proto-Indo-European (PIE) root *leuk- ("light," "brightness," or "to shine"). According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the adjective lucent first appeared in English around 1500. The related noun lucence dates slightly earlier in Middle English, appearing around 14
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