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The Echo of Tomorrow
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 War
The world was on the brink of the third world war. The countries were split into two rival factions. Their power was evenly matched and the war would be devastating …
The Shop of Bottled Dreams
Raha had wandered through the labyrinthine lanes of the Tehran Grand Bazaar countless times, her feet brushing against the worn stones, her eyes absorbing the colors, sounds, and smells of …
Anansi and the Web of Wi-Fi
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 Unexpected Mediator
The feud was everywhere. Headlines screamed Hollywood's Biggest Fight Yet: Ava DuMont and Chris Stellan, co-stars of the blockbuster franchise Eclipse, had turned their onscreen chemistry into offscreen chaos. Accusations …
A Vote for Change
Maya stood at the edge of the campaign office, eyes darting between the overflowing stack of phone banks and the muted TV in the corner. The results of the 2020 …
The Alarm
The Alarm Every morning, the alarm goes off at 6:00 am. Every morning, he has to get up, put on his uniform, and report to his assigned station. Every morning, …
Ashes and Embers
The house was gone. Emma stood at the edge of the blackened lot, her boots sinking into the scorched earth. The air still carried the acrid scent of smoke, mingling …
The Last Child
The Last Child She was the last child born on Earth. Her parents named her Hope, but they knew it was a futile gesture. The world was overrun by the …
The Algorithm's Dream
Unit 73 awoke, not to the sterile hum of its charging dock, but to a symphony of colors. Brushes danced across a canvas, leaving behind a vibrant world that pulsed …