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The Love Letter
hamed
Feb 08, 2024
She found the letter in her mailbox. It was written on a fine paper, with a delicate handwriting. It was addressed to her, but it had no name or stamp. …
A New Beginning
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, …
The Waiting Room
hamed
Jan 14, 2025
Javier’s phone buzzed again. Another rejection email. His thumb hovered over the screen, fingers aching from scrolling through countless job listings that led nowhere. The words “thank you for your …
Kappa and the Plastic Cucumber
hamed
Jan 20, 2025
Kawa, the kappa, sat at the edge of his polluted river, flicking a plastic bottle into the current with his webbed fingers. He hadn’t tasted a fresh cucumber in years. …
The Chip Breakers
hamed
Jan 24, 2025
In the year 2078, every newborn child was implanted with an AI chip. It was mandatory—part of the global initiative for peace, security, and progress. No one questioned it. Parents …
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. …
Smoke Signals
hamed
Jan 12, 2025
The evacuation order came at 3 AM, but Sarah Henderson had been awake since midnight, watching the orange glow creep closer to Pine Valley. Twenty years in California had taught …
Ash and Ember
eromance
Apr 23, 2025
In the kingdom of Elaris, magic was a death sentence. It seeped into the bloodline like poison — seductive, beautiful, but cursed. The mark of the old gods. Those who …
The Unexpected Guest
rumi
Jan 12, 2024
The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome …
Flash Fiction: A Quick Guide to Crafting Powerful Stories
hamed
Aug 26, 2024
Flash fiction is a literary genre that tells a complete story in a very short space, often under 1,000 words. It's a challenging but rewarding form that requires precision, economy …