The Summer of ‘98-A Short Story

I remember the summer of ‘98 like it was yesterday. The sun was a relentless tyrant, and the air was thick with the smell of cut grass and dusty sneakers. The neighborhood kids, a motley crew of preteens with scraped knees and boundless energy, spent every waking hour playing street soccer in front of old Mr. Atley’s house. He hated us, and we loved the thrill of annoying him. He was the grumpy Goliath, and we were the plucky Davids, a soccer ball our only sling. The best player on the street was Kevin. He was a year older than the rest of us, with a mop of sandy hair and a cocky grin. He was faster, more agile, and had a way of dribbling the ball that made it seem like an extension of his own foot. He knew it, too, and his constant showboating drove me crazy. I was a decent player, but Kevin always found a way to make me look like a clumsy oaf, stealing the ball from me with a quick flick of his ankle or nutmegging me with a cheeky grin. One day, our game intensified. It was just Kevi...
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Privacy Policy for OMNINOCT MEDIA, LLC
Effective Date: September 5, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how OMNINOCT MEDIA, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information in connection with our online platform, which includes our website, mobile applications, and any related services (collectively, the "Service"). By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both "Personal Information" and "Non-Personal Information" from our users.
Information you provide directly:
  • Account Registration: When you create an account, we collect information such as your name, and email address.
  • User-Generated Content: If you post comments, submit content, or interact with other users, the information you provide may be collected.
  • Communications: Records of communications with us, such as support inquiries or feedback submissions, may be collected.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes to provide and improve our services.
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We may share your information with trusted third parties to support our business operations.
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  • Do-Not-Track (DNT) Signals: Some browsers have a "Do-Not-Track" feature, but there is no universal standard for how to respond to them. We do not currently respond to DNT signals.
  • Cookie Controls: You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
5. Security of Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no security system is completely impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Effective Date" at the top will indicate when the latest revisions took effect. We will notify you of any significant changes by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your account or by placing a prominent notice on our site.
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If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
OMNINOCT MEDIA, LLC

331 South Marlyn Ave, Suite D, Essex, MD 21221

Email: info@artisticpoet.com


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