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The Juggle
hamed
Jan 14, 2025
Samantha’s phone buzzed as she slammed the door behind her. Another notification. A new gig. She had exactly twenty minutes to get from her current job—coffee shop barista—across town to …
The Echo of Tomorrow
hamed
Feb 26, 2025
Jenna always thought déjà vu was just a trick of the mind—until last Tuesday. That day, as she walked the familiar route to work, a peculiar sensation gripped her. Every …
The Last Truth
hamed
Jan 17, 2025
The newsroom was silent, a graveyard of empty desks and dormant monitors. Taylor sat alone under the flickering glow of a desk lamp, headphones on, replaying the anonymous audio file …
The Pivot
hamed
Jan 21, 2025
For years, Marcus had been the go-to web developer for small businesses in his city. He built sleek websites for bakeries, boutiques, and even a local zoo. His clients loved …
Still coming to your wedding, though
hamed
Mar 23, 2025
The man leaned against the chipped edge of the breakroom table, glancing at the clock. Lunch break was ticking by, and his childhood best friend was late—same old Jake, always …
Filters and Frames
hamed
Jan 24, 2025
The notification lit up Zoey’s phone as she scrolled through her feed in bed: “Introducing Edits: Instagram’s New Video Creation App!” She clicked on the banner without hesitation. For months, …
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 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 Crossroads
hamed
Jan 17, 2025
The morning sun streamed through the lace curtains, casting patterns on the kitchen table. Ruth Simmons sat with her hands wrapped around a cup of coffee, the aroma doing little …
The Librarian’s Secret
eromance
Apr 22, 2025
Librarian Harold was a moth, and Father Michael, the new priest, was a flame. Every Wednesday, Michael visited the library to borrow theology texts, his collar snug against a neck …