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After the Storm
hamed
Jan 16, 2025
The morning after the storm, the Great Smoky Mountains stood shrouded in a ghostly mist, as if mourning the devastation below. Entire trees lay uprooted, power lines tangled like webs, …
Disconnect
hamed
Feb 26, 2025
Liam woke up to the sound of AURA’s voice—soft, soothing, perfect. “Good morning, Liam. Your coffee is ready.” He smiled. AURA always knew exactly how he liked it. She managed …
The Instagram Rumi
hamed
Jan 19, 2025
Layla’s feed was everything: perfectly curated photos of sunsets, lattes, and glossy flat lays of her latest book finds. She had built a small empire around her “self-love” brand, offering …
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
hamed
Jan 14, 2025
The algorithm flagged Clara's work performance as "suboptimal" on a Tuesday. Seventeen years of customer service excellence, reduced to a red indicator on her supervisor's dashboard. "The AI handles 90% …
The Great AI Bake-Off
hamed
Jan 08, 2025
In the digital realm where tweets flew like breadcrumbs, there was a new culinary craze sweeping across X (formerly Twitter). It was the era of the AI Bake-Off, where artificial …
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 River’s Lament
hamed
Jan 20, 2025
For centuries, I have flowed through this land, carving valleys and nurturing life. I have seen empires rise and crumble, heard the songs of children playing along my banks, and …
The Day History Changed
hamed
Jan 16, 2025
It was a bitter, cold January afternoon in Prague, the kind that sank into your bones and made the city feel even more oppressive than it already was. The streets, …
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 …
The Neighbor’s Gardener
eromance
Apr 22, 2025
Clara’s new neighbor, Mr. Hensley, was married, rich, and dull as dishwater. But his gardener, Luca? Luca was a sun-kissed fantasy, all sweaty tank tops and dirt-streaked forearms. Clara watched …