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The Exchange
hamed
Jan 26, 2025
Amal sat on the worn cushion by the window, her hands trembling as they twisted the edges of her headscarf. Outside, the village hummed with an uneasy tension, its narrow …
The Last War
hamed
Jan 19, 2024
The Last War They called it the Last War. It was supposed to end all conflicts, once and for all. But it only brought more destruction, more waste, more suffering. …
The enemy is a friend whose story we have not heard
saadi
Jan 26, 2024
The Enemy! He saw him lying on the ground, bleeding from his chest. He recognized him as the enemy soldier who had shot at him earlier. He felt a surge …
The Eternal Boredom
dehongi
Jan 31, 2024
The Eternal Boredom He had lived for over two hundred years. He had seen everything there was to see. He had done everything there was to do. He had no …
This Is The Story Of Flashy
dehongi
Dec 26, 2023
Once upon a time, there was a web developer and agricultural engineer who lived in a remote village and worked on his family farm. He loved reading and writing, but …
Country Grammar and Crossed Lines
hamed
Jan 24, 2025
Nelly adjusted the brim of his cap, his eyes scanning the packed arena. The stage lights pulsed to the beat of his opening track, and the crowd roared as the …
Human Art
hamed
Feb 02, 2024
The human artist, Hana, watched with cautious curiosity as Unit 73 meticulously analyzed her latest painting. Its metallic fingers, usually so precise, hesitated over the brushstrokes, as if trying to …
Kappa and the Plastic Cucumber
hamed
Jan 20, 2025
Kawa, the kappa, sat at the edge of his polluted river, flicking a plastic bottle into the current with his webbed fingers. He hadn’t tasted a fresh cucumber in years. …
The Gift
maryam
Jan 15, 2024
Emma had always wanted a dog. Ever since she was a little girl, she had dreamed of having a furry friend to play with, cuddle with, and love. She had …
Millions in the Muck
hamed
Jan 23, 2025
Terry Mulligan, recently crowned the UK’s newest lottery millionaire, stood knee-deep in muck, holding a drain rod in one hand and a soggy pair of boxer shorts in the other. …