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The Garden at Dusk
hamed hamed Jan 18, 2025

Every evening, as the sun began to dip behind Tehran’s skyline, Layla sat by the window of her small florist shop, watching the world bustle outside. The city was noisy, …

He Always Had A Plan B
hamed hamed Jan 29, 2024

He always had a plan B. Ever since he was a little boy, he learned to anticipate the worst and prepare for it. He was the youngest of seven siblings, …

The Key to Everything
hamed hamed Jan 12, 2025

The dining table was a battlefield, strewn with papers, teacups, and the sharp edges of words. “It’s mine by right!” Reza slammed his hand on the table, his face red. …

Under the Veil
hamed hamed Jan 15, 2025

The streets of Kabul felt suffocating, quieter than they’d ever been. It had only been a few weeks since the Taliban had taken control, but it felt like years. Zaynab …

The Temple of Mirrors
eromance eromance Apr 26, 2025

It was in Rajasthan, where the sands eat memory and the nights hum with ghost songs, that Kiara found the temple. Locals warned her: The Temple of Mirrors does not …

Echo Chamber
hamed hamed Jan 19, 2025

Leila’s podcast had a loyal following. Mindful Moments, with its soothing tone and calming affirmations, had gained a cult status in the world of digital wellness. She talked about breathing …

The Betrayal
dehongi dehongi Jan 06, 2024

The Betrayal Tom and Lisa walked home from school, their backpacks heavy with books. Tom had a list of groceries to buy for their mother, who had given him some …

The Silent Elevator
hamed hamed Jan 18, 2025

The lights flickered and then died, plunging the elevator into darkness. A sudden, collective intake of breath echoed in the small space. The hum of the machinery, once a soft …

Higher Dimensions
dehongi dehongi Feb 01, 2024

She was a human, and she lived in the third dimension. She was unaware of the existence of higher dimensions, where more intelligent species lived. She was happy with her …

A New Beginning
hamed hamed Jan 18, 2025

Zara stood on her toes, her eyes wide with wonder as she peered through the crowd. The cold January air nipped at her cheeks, but she barely noticed. Around her, …