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Matchmaking Mischief
hamed
Jan 30, 2025
Daisy and Max were tired of their parents’ endless excuses. “Too busy,” Mom always said, eyeing her phone while stirring soup. “Not in the mood,” Dad mumbled, too focused on …
Ashes of Home
hamed
Jan 12, 2025
The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows over the remnants of what was once a vibrant neighborhood. Now, all that remained were smoldering ruins and the smell …
The Music of Potential
hamed
Jan 18, 2025
Ramin sat cross-legged on the corner of the crowded Tehran street, his fingers brushing gently over the strings of his grandfather’s old tar. The sun was setting, casting a warm …
Reflections
hamed
Feb 26, 2025
Ethan nearly dropped his coffee when he saw him. Across the café, a man sat alone, flipping through a book with the same lazy concentration Ethan had. Same sharp jawline, …
The Spotlight's Edge
hamed
Jan 24, 2025
Blake Lively sat in her kitchen, the glow of her phone screen casting sharp shadows on her face. The words "Megyn Kelly Critiques Blake Lively" blared across every news site, …
Frozen Days
hamed
Jan 15, 2025
The house felt like a tomb, cold and silent except for the creaks of the old wooden floors beneath their feet. Jasmine hugged her daughter, Ellie, close to her chest, …
Anansi and the Web of Wi-Fi
hamed
Jan 20, 2025
In the bustling city of Lagos, where skyscrapers rose like anthills and smartphone screens glowed brighter than fireflies, Anansi found himself woefully out of place. The Sky God had summoned …
The Last Game
hamed
Jan 26, 2024
The Last Game She had one game left. She had played all the others, and she had mastered them. She had conquered every level, every challenge, every enemy. She had …
Prohibition’s Dawn
hamed
Jan 16, 2025
It was the sound of the doorbell that made Benny pause. The bell chimed the same way it always did, a soft jingle that brought a sense of warmth to …
The Silent Scream
hamed
Jan 10, 2025
It was another Tuesday morning, and Clara was already behind. Her laptop sat open on the kitchen counter, the blue glow of emails and spreadsheets casting a soft, cold light …