Theme: Illusion IMPULSE is a curated lineup of talk exercises, storytelling, feature screening, and private listenings for diverse creatives to build connection. It projects expression over performance to strip away the complex walls of literature. • Featured short story: The Gigolo from Isale Eko by Damilare Kuku https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w8ZvKzOv8tP16S9mc6e2wg6KSLLbDqZk/view?usp=drivesdk • Featured poem: Mirrorland by Funmi Lijadu https://funmilijadu.com/blog/2018/8/13/a-poem-about-how-social-media-impacts-mental-health