A hive can connect us and allow for a level of organization not ordinarily possible in solitude. Whether we are a cog in a machine or traveling through life with a companion, there's rarely a time where a hive-like group lacks activity. Sometimes, you need to be a part of one just to see where life takes you.
A hive can exist in one or more of many forms. You have one in your home, at work, or at school. Each member performs their own tasks with their own set of goals. More important than anything else is what you can accomplish while being part of it.
Welcome, friends, to the new Word of the Week!
The Solitude WOTW has concluded!
| PLACE | AUTHOR | ARTICLE | REWARD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST |  @d-pend | Solitudinous — (original fiction + generative art) | 140 POB (BONUS Winner) |
| 2ND |  @melbourneswest | The hollow feeling of loss | 30 POB |
| 3RD |  @kevinnag58 | My Private Island - POB-WOTW (Bonus Round Submission) Week of 22/08/21 | 15 POB |
| 4TH |  @samsmith1971 | A Mission of Unimagined Proportions | 10 POB |
| 5TH |  @mineopoly | Freedom in Solitary Confinement | 5 POB |
Thank you to everyone who participated!
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| Group | POB Rewards |
|---|---|
| Top 10 Authors | 1004 POB |
| All Authors | (43) Authors using the pob-wotw tag receive a total of 2856 POB |
There were a total of (43) authors utilizing the POB-WOTW contest for solitude.
| Name | Reason | Amount (POB) |
|---|---|---|
 @nonsowrites | Grading Assistance, User Engagement | 100 POB |
 @amr008.pob | Automation Maintenance & Development | 1000 POB (delegation from  @calumam) |
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The word for NEXT week is Discord.
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