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ziamaiko
Jan 12, 2024
he was a ruthless killer. a killer who kills others without touching them. he manipulated them. he was walking on the roof of the tallest building in new York with …
The Garden at Dusk
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, …
The Last Pari
hamed
Jan 20, 2025
When the last Pari died, the skies wept for a week. Her name was Simorgha, a being of radiance who glided on winds softer than whispers. She was the last …
To achieve success, first start, then persist
hamed
Jan 20, 2024
She had always dreamed of becoming a writer, but she never had the courage to start. She was afraid of rejection, of criticism, of failure. She kept her stories hidden …
The Quiet Room
hamed
Jan 15, 2025
The apartment was quieter than it had ever been. Lila sat in the corner of the living room, her laptop open in front of her, but she couldn’t focus on …
Threads of Solidarity
hamed
Jan 21, 2025
Amara first noticed Kian when he retweeted her post about the winter coat drive. "We could use more boots and blankets," he’d added, along with a photo of his tiny …
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 Final Note
hamed
Jan 29, 2025
Emily sat at her desk, scanning the screen. The headline was like a slap to the face: "Megastar Kiera Monroe Announces Sudden Retirement. No Reason Given." She clicked on the …
The Art of Choosing
hamed
Jan 12, 2025
Sarah's mother always said grace before dinner, even when Sarah stopped bowing her head. Her father always asked about her grades, even when she'd long graduated. Her brother always made …
Under the Veil
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 …