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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. …
Small Talks
hamed
Jan 18, 2024
He had never been to a big city before. He had grown up in a small village, where everyone knew each other and everything was familiar. He liked his simple …
The House on the Hill
sara
Jan 27, 2024
Mark and Lisa were a young couple who loved adventure. They liked to explore new places and seek thrills. They heard about a house on the hill that was rumored …
Carved in Stone
hamed
Oct 18, 2024
Under the ancient walnut tree in their courtyard, Pari sat cross-legged on the woven rug, her fingers busy shelling pistachios. The autumn breeze tugged at her silk scarf, now faded …
Dancer
sara
Jan 18, 2024
She had always wanted to be a dancer. Ever since she was a girl, she would watch ballet videos and practice in her room. She loved the grace, the beauty, …
The Divide
hamed
Jan 14, 2025
Lena had always lived with the hum of luxury in the background, like a soft, unspoken promise that her life would be smooth. Her father’s law firm sat at the …
The Fog of New Orleans
hamed
Jan 15, 2025
The air hung thick with the smell of wet earth and gunpowder as Private Samuel Hayes knelt in the mud, his musket trembling in his hands. Dawn was still a …
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 Chip Breakers
hamed
Jan 24, 2025
In the year 2078, every newborn child was implanted with an AI chip. It was mandatory—part of the global initiative for peace, security, and progress. No one questioned it. Parents …
The Costliest Blaze
hamed
Jan 18, 2025
The air was heavy with ash, each breath burning like a silent scream. Rosa stood at the edge of what was once her home, her trembling hands clutching the charred …