Author: Vase My
Here’s an amazing fact: Your home might be awake even when you’re fast asleep. Not from ghosts. Not from your teenager sneaking snacks at midnight. But from something sneakier: Vampire power. Standby power, the unseen trickle of electricity that enters gadgets even while they are off, goes by that unflattering moniker. Indeed, it is. Your television? using energy when “off.” Your coffee maker? imagining tomorrow’s brew—and utilizing power to make it happen. The charger for your phone? Connected but without a phone? Juice is still being drawn. What Is Vampire Power? (And Why It’s Stealing Your Money) Also known as…
An 8-year-old girl was dragged into the middle of the street by her uncles, who scolded her and threw her out of the house simply because she had added an extra spoonful of milk for her 6-month-old twin brothers, who were burning with fever. The little girl hugged them tightly as her bare feet trembled on the pavement. Suddenly, a luxury car pulled up. A man got out and with a single sentence, changed the fate of the three children forever. Don’t cry anymore, Lucas. Mateo, please stop. I’m so sorry for both of you. Her voice trembled with doubt and guilt.…
Donald Trump is attempting to push for domestic applicants to be hired over international applicants China has issued a response after Donald Trump announced that the cost of a popular US visa would see a dramatic increase. The H-1B visa in the US is a skilled worker visa, including in the tech industry and medicine, and allows companies to hire foreign workers in specialist roles. It is popular in the tech sector, with Indians being the largest group of recipients of the visa and Chinese people the second largest group, according to the BBC. Iguana has ‘virgin birth’ at UK zoo Trump issued a shock announcement on Friday (September 19), confirming that the price…
For more than a decade, the sofa in my living room looked like nothing more than an outdated piece of furniture. To anyone else, it was just a faded, worn-out couch with sagging cushions and fabric that had seen better days. My friends constantly teased me about it, urging me to replace it with something modern, sleek, and Instagram-worthy. But to me, that sofa wasn’t just furniture. It was a thread connecting me to someone I loved dearly—my grandmother. It had been hers once, tucked neatly into the corner of her warm little living room. I could still picture it:…
The Billionaire’s Silent Daughter and the Street Girl’s Golden Gift In the dazzling chaos of New York City, where every street corner screamed ambition and every skyscraper stood as a monument to power, one man reigned above them all: Victor Harrington. His empire of glass towers, luxury hotels, and billion-dollar investments made him the kind of man others envied, feared, or both. To the world, he was untouchable. Ruthless. Brilliant. The man who could buy anything. But in the quiet of his penthouse, above the restless city lights, Victor carried a wound that no wealth could heal. His daughter, Arya…
Chicken feet are considered a delicacy in many cultures. While they can be flavorful and even provide some nutritional benefits, they aren’t suitable for everyone. Certain health conditions and lifestyle factors make this dish something best limited—or avoided altogether. 1. People with Obesity or Weight Concerns Although chicken feet don’t seem calorie-dense at first glance, most of their edible portion is skin and fat. This makes them relatively high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Regular consumption—especially when deep-fried or cooked in oily sauces—can contribute to weight gain and make it harder for those struggling with obesity to maintain a healthy…
Zainab had never seen the world, but she could feel its cruelty with every breath. She was born blind into a family that worshiped beauty above all else. Her two sisters were admired for their captivating eyes and graceful figures, while Zainab was treated like a burden, a shameful secret kept behind closed doors. Her mother died when she was only five, and from that day her father changed. He became bitter, resentful, and especially cruel toward her. He never even called her by name—only “that thing.” He didn’t allow her to sit at the table during family meals or…
The Silence That Spoke Louder Than Words When the quintuplets were born in 1995, the hospital room was not filled with celebration. No cheers. No joyful tears. Instead, there was silence. A silence so sharp it cut deeper than words—weighted with suspicion, with whispers that never reached Anna’s ears but lingered in the corners of the sterile white walls. Anna lay exhausted, drenched in sweat, her body trembling from hours of labor. In her arms lay five fragile newborns, each wrapped in pastel blankets. They were rare—triplets might shock a hospital, but quintuplets? They were a miracle. Yet no one…
A Cruel Goodbye The rain had not yet fallen, but the night air carried its scent—sharp, metallic, like a storm waiting just beyond the horizon. Inside Eduardo Montoro’s limousine, however, the atmosphere was stifling. The leather seats radiated trapped heat, mingling with the overpowering musk of his expensive cologne. Elisa sat tensely beside him, her handbag pressed against her chest like a shield. A hollow ache had settled in her heart. For reasons she could not explain, dread crept into her veins like ice water, whispering that something irrevocable was about to happen. The car rolled to a stop at…
Meals are often seen as moments of comfort—a chance to nourish the body and relax the mind. But what if one seemingly harmless habit after eating could quietly threaten your health, even your life? That terrifying possibility became reality for one man whose ordinary evening routine ended in tragedy. He had just finished a hearty dinner with his family. Feeling full but content, he decided to unwind the way many of us do—by taking a warm bath. Within moments of stepping into the water, his body betrayed him. He felt lightheaded, his vision blurred, and before he knew it… he…