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The Falling Tide
hamed
Jan 14, 2025
The layoff notices arrived on recycled paper, printed single-sided to save costs. Beth watched from her cubicle as they made their way through the office like a slow-moving tide, starting …
He Was Gone
hamed
Sep 12, 2024
One day, I sat at a bus station, feeling the weight of depression. An old man beside me seemed to sense it. "What’s troubling you?" he asked gently. "I see …
The Great Railway Sheet Heist
hamed
Jan 23, 2025
The train whistle blew as the Rajdhani Express pulled into New Delhi Railway Station. Passengers shuffled off the train, hauling suitcases, duffel bags, and an assortment of oddly shaped bundles. …
The Governess’s Gamble (Victorian England, 1860s)
eromance
Apr 22, 2025
Miss Clara Thorne, governess to Lord Ashford’s brats, was prim as a prayer book—until Captain James, Ashford’s roguish brother, returned from India. His sun-bronzed jaw and devilish grin could unravel …
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 Song of Aclla
eromance
Apr 26, 2025
In the high mountains where the condors wheeled and the stones drank sunlight, there was a girl named Amaru. She was an Aclla — a Chosen Woman — raised in …
The Auction
hamed
Dec 21, 2024
When their father passed, the farm was supposed to be split equally between Amir, the older brother, and Reza, the younger. But Amir, with his sharp tongue and sharper lawyers, …
The Golden Proposal
hamed
Jan 25, 2025
The Golden Globes buzzed with its usual glitz and glamor, but tonight felt electric. Rumors swirled: Tom Holland and Zendaya had something special planned. They arrived hand in hand, Zendaya’s …
The General Store Commune
hamed
Jan 18, 2025
When the rent hikes hit, the heart of Maple Hollow began to falter. The antique shop closed first, followed by the bakery, and then the corner bookstore. Only Callie Moran’s …
The Catalyst
hamed
Jan 17, 2025
The storm outside howled like a wounded beast, slamming rain against the reinforced glass of Dr. Elena Vega's underground lab. Power flickered, but the hum of the emergency generators kept …