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Sunday Special - Storytime

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Hello there! This is a section where I publish short stories every Sunday. The stories are a work of fiction & any resemblance with person(s) living or dead is purely coincidental. All stories & described characters are my original work subject to copyright. Copying any piece of work is strictly discouraged at Urban Millennial. We believe in delivering original content  & would expect our readers to maintain similar guidelines. Enjoy reading! Photo by  Nong Vang  on  Unsplash THE PROFICIENT CHAPTER ONE ONE ODD NIGHT Piercing through the curtains, the morning sun rested its rays on his face. The warmth grew stronger and he opened his eyes. Orpheus was like no other child. Unlike other kids, he was unusually quiet. He rarely snickered at things other children at the orphanage found amusing and always maintained a stern look on his rather handsome face. He was taller than most kids of his age & had light hazel shaded eyes that reflected his annoyance for
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Unsolved Murder Mysteries

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Sometimes an act as heinous as a murder remains under wraps for weeks, months or years. But after each passing decade, the case gets older and is deemed as unsolved. Throughout history, there are numerous unsolved murder mysteries . But we bring to you some of the goriest, oldest and infamous murder mysteries of all times.  1. The Gatton Murders: Michael Murphy(28), Norah Murphy (27) & Ellen Murphy(18) were three siblings who had left home to attend a dance in the town hall which had been cancelled. But when they did not return until the next morning, their mother Mrs Murphy got worried and asked their son-in-law Willian M'Neill to look out for them. He found their bodies 1.9 km from Gatton. Their legs were arranged with feet pointing westwards & both women having their hands tied with handkerchiefs. Several people including family members have been suspects but no one was charged with the murders & it remains unsolved to this date. Site of The Gatton Murde
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Top Ten Animated Movies Of All Times

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We all have been hooked to the entertainment industry since forever. And as time passes by, it has greater things to offer. With a wide genre of movies & shows, there is a variety of things to binge watch. One of those is animated movies. Gone is the time when animated movies were for children. Today it is part of mainstream films and has a booming business with viewers from all age groups. A lot of animated films have content that is gripping, catchy & compelling. And over the years, quality of animation and graphics have improved to give a surreal experience to viewers. Let's have a look at the top ten animated movies of all times:   1. Aladdin:   Its a Disney classic released in 1992. A street urchin named Aladdin falls in love with the princess. But is not able to marry her as he is not a prince. Aladdin finds a magic lamp & becomes a prince but is exposed by  Jafar who steals the lamp for himself. Aladdin Atricks Jafar & gets possession of the lamp.   He us
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Ten Ways To Overcome Stage Fear

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A lot of us have experienced fear before an important event whether it is regarding our appearance, our speech, how we would be interpreted or simply if we are making sense or not. In this process, we often step back and either don't pursue something completely or end up in a mess. But the human mind can do wonders if we learn how to control it & use it to our benefit. If only we could subdue feelings of anxiety, stress, fear and the likes, we would have a better chance at everything life has to offer. While there are many ways to do so, here are ten ways to overcome stage fear: Photo by  Romain Hus  on  Unsplash 1. Practice: When you fear poor performance the best way is to practice more. Give some time for your skill development and then try to participate rather than rushing it. This is a phase where you put in the work yourself. Great American Pianist Vladimir Horowitz said, "The difference between ordinary & extraordinary is practice."  Pho
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Proof That Tony Stark Has A Heart

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Warning ⚠ Spoilers ahead, Go slow : With endgame releasing worldwide it sent shock waves for all Marvel fans as we bid adieu to one of our favourite superheroes, Iron Man. But did you notice one similarity between his first and last appearance as the billionaire Tony Stark?  It was an arc reactor surrounded by the words " Proof that Tony Stark has a heart "  Wonder what it all means?  Let's find out!   1. Denial to make weapons for terrorist: In the first iron man movie that came out in 2008, Tony Stark is captured by terrorists. In captivity,  he is asked to make weapons in exchange for his life. Tony Stark decides otherwise and instead makes a suit in a cave to escape the goons!  Genius isn't it?  2. Trying to save Yinsen: Ho Yinsen played by Shaun Toub helped Tony Stark survive the attack by the terrorists. He also helped in constructing the first iron suit. While escaping, Tony Stark refused to leave Yinsen alone in the cave until Yinsen told Tony th
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Ten Self-Care Tips Every Individual Should Know & Follow

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When people choose love, they tend to always choose ''others'' to do so. We share different relationships with different people. And in that process, we forget that we also have a relationship with ourselves! How often do we recognize this relationship? And even if we do, what steps do we take to keep it healthy? It is time to recognize that you are worthy too(Captain America always knew it they say😜) So now is the time you wield the Mjolnir and smash all your insecurities. Let's have a look at ten self-care tips every individual must know & follow: 1. Stop judging yourself: Firstly, stop criticizing yourself too much. While calling out your faults is fair and important one must not push themselves way too hard. Remember that it is part of human nature to make mistakes. The good news is we can learn from them and move on. Image by  John Hain  from  Pixabay   2. Go watch a movie all by yourself: How is this self-care? This technique is more importa
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