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The Showdown
hamed
Jan 29, 2025
Scene: The office break room. It’s mid-afternoon. Two coworkers, Tim and Sarah, are grabbing coffee. The vibe is slightly awkward. Tim, a staunch conservative, is sipping his coffee with a …
The Minister’s Mistake (Profumo Affair, UK, 1963)
eromance
Apr 22, 2025
Christine, a showgirl with legs like a Cold War ceasefire, had John Profumo, War Secretary, in a spin. Their poolside meeting at Cliveden—her nude swim a diplomatic incident—left him dizzy. …
The Nightingale’s Last Song
hamed
Jan 19, 2025
The old woman sat in her weathered armchair, its floral fabric faded by decades of sunlight streaming through the window. Her name was Shirin, but to her granddaughter Laleh, she …
Morning Announcement Gone Wild
hamed
Jan 22, 2025
Scene: A typical morning news set. The bright, cheery music fades as the camera zooms in on two co-hosts, Alice and Tim, sitting behind a sleek desk. The studio is …
Echoes of the Djinn
hamed
Jan 20, 2025
For centuries, the Djinn had roamed the vast deserts, free as the winds that carried whispers of ancient stories. But one careless bargain with a sorcerer had bound him to …
The Frostling
hamed
Jan 20, 2025
The city shimmered under the unrelenting sun. Streets blurred in the heat, and the news warned that this heatwave could crack asphalt and patience alike. On her rooftop garden, Amara …
The Curse of Love and Immortality - Chapter 7: Parvaneh, the Moonlit Bride
dehongi
Jan 16, 2025
The king began the next tale with a wistful smile, his gaze lingering on the flickering flames in the hearth. "Tonight," he said, "I will tell you the story of …
The Yellow Zone
hamed
Jan 23, 2025
The sky above the Yellow Zone shimmered unnaturally, like the air itself was holding its breath. Hana adjusted her respirator, the seals hissing as she tightened them. The Geiger counter …
The Last Tide
hamed
Jan 18, 2025
The sky was orange-gray, the sun a pale disk smothered in ash. Maya stared out the window of their small coastal home, watching the waves claw closer to the dunes. …
The Fire Beneath the Cypress
hamed
Dec 25, 2024
In the heart of Shiraz, where the scent of orange blossoms swirled through the night air, Layli sat beneath the ancient cypress tree. Her fingers traced the letters carved into …