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Five Minutes
hamed
Jan 14, 2025
Marcus stared at his phone, watching the seconds tick by. 4:57 AM. His thumb hovered over the delivery app, waiting for the morning shift to open. He'd learned the hard …
The Changing Shift
hamed
Jan 14, 2025
Rafael wiped his forehead with the back of his hand, squinting at the conveyor belt that stretched before him. The hum of machinery filled the factory, a relentless buzz that …
Behind the Headlines
hamed
Jan 12, 2025
The fire had been creeping for days, but it was the wind that pushed it over the edge. It swept through Malibu, westward toward the coast, and within hours, everything …
The Feast of the Div
hamed
Jan 18, 2025
Amir’s bike hummed against the late-night air, the city’s lights flickering like fireflies as he navigated through the quiet streets. His shift as a food delivery worker had started hours …
The Art of Choosing
hamed
Jan 12, 2025
Sarah's mother always said grace before dinner, even when Sarah stopped bowing her head. Her father always asked about her grades, even when she'd long graduated. Her brother always made …
The Ring from the Sky
hamed
Jan 25, 2025
The ground shook as the metallic ring plummeted from the heavens, crashing into a cassava field just outside the quiet Kenyan village of Mbereko. Farmers dropped their tools and children …
The Legend of Perry the Donkey
hamed
Jan 23, 2025
The sun was setting over the rolling hills of a small ranch in Hemet, California, painting the sky in hues of orange and lavender. A group of reporters, filmmakers, and …
Election Day
hamed
Jan 10, 2025
The line at the polling station stretched far beyond the entrance, a sea of people shifting in place, each clutching their ID like a badge of righteousness. Jenna stood at …
Taurus Troubles
hamed
Jan 22, 2025
Maggie had always taken her horoscopes seriously—maybe a little too seriously. As a proud Taurus, she knew she was supposed to be practical, grounded, and stubborn. But when she opened …
Between Floors
hamed
Feb 26, 2025
The elevator doors slid shut with a soft chime. Lisa exhaled sharply, wiping a tear before it could smudge her mascara. She had just ended things with Jake, and her …