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The Democracy Algorithm
hamed hamed Jan 24, 2025

In the year 2147, the small nation of Quantica prided itself on being a "democracy for all." The slogan was plastered on every drone-delivered pizza box, sung by every virtual …

Ashes of Home
hamed hamed Jan 12, 2025

Lucy Sheriff stood in the doorway of her apartment, the faint hum of the evening air carrying with it the scent of smoke, thick and acrid. She was eight months …

The Moonlit Script
hamed hamed Jan 18, 2025

Arash had spent years perfecting his craft. As a calligraphy artist in Tehran, he was well-known for his mastery of the ancient scripts, but something had always eluded him. No …

Baba Yaga’s Social Detox
hamed hamed Jan 20, 2025

Nadya stumbled through the dense birch forest, cursing the dead battery of her phone. The GPS had failed her, and now the pristine backdrop she had sought for her latest …

Election Day
hamed 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 …

Thank U, Filler
hamed hamed Jan 29, 2025

Ariana Grande adjusted the mic, her diamond-studded ring catching the spotlight. Another award. Another speech. She should be used to this by now. "Wow, this is… insane," she said, clutching …

The Curse of Love and Immortality - Chapter 3: Soraya, the Dancer of Flames
dehongi dehongi Jan 16, 2025

The fire in the hearth flickered brightly, casting long, dancing shadows across the room. The princess watched the flames with quiet fascination, as though searching for the story her father …

Encore
hamed hamed Jan 29, 2025

The crowd hummed with anticipation, a low murmur of disbelief and excitement. Ten years was a long time to disappear. Too long, some would say. Backstage, Lyra Chase adjusted her …

The Empty Shelves
hamed hamed Jan 15, 2025

Lena glanced at the row of empty shelves in her small café, the faint hum of the refrigerator the only sound in the otherwise quiet space. The supply truck was …

The Foundation Stone
hamed hamed Jan 17, 2025

Nathaniel Ward’s hands trembled as he unrolled the parchment. The stakes were higher than any column or arch he’d ever designed. This wasn’t just a monument—it was to be the …