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The Last and First Handshake 🤝

The Last and First Handshake Written by Abi I’ll never forget the first handsh…

Simplicity - The Word That Defines Me

Simplicity: The Word That Defines Me Simplicity: The Word That Defines Me A quiet meditation on lov…

Why Some Countries Ban VPNs — and How Virtual Servers Keep Them Running

In the VPN market, two of the biggest giants — NordVPN and Surfshark — are trusted worldwide for their strong encryption, no-log poli…

📖 A Boy Before the Result

He sat in silence, heart beating loud, Among a crowd, yet lost in the crowd. A paper’s fate, a number's game, Was about to define his name.…

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