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Elevator Pitch

Jamal hated elevators. Not because he was claustrophobic—no, he just knew too much. Worked IT for a midtown high-rise. He’d seen things: spreadsheet crimes, VPN sins, one guy using Excel …
The Simorgh’s Feather

Arya sat in his cramped studio apartment, staring at the blank canvas that mocked him from across the room. A half-empty cup of cold tea sat beside crumpled sketches and …
For once dead you never shall return

لب بر لب کوزه بردم از غایت آز تا زو پرسم واسطه عمر دراز لب بر لب من نهاد و می گفت این راز می خور که بدین جهان نمی …
The Humanoid Revolution

Shanghai’s skyline shimmered with neon lights as the rain slicked the streets below. Inside the sleek, glass-walled training base of NuTech Industries, Model HX-47 stood motionless, waiting for its initialization. …
The SNL Skit Gone Wrong

The stage lights blazed down on Danny as the audience roared. Saturday Night Live—the dream gig. Months of grinding at dingy comedy clubs, perfecting punchlines while dodging beer bottles, had …
The Last Pari

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 …
The Last Argument

The fire was a distant glow on the ridgeline when the argument began, its orange hue flickering through the windows of the Harper family’s living room. “We’re not leaving,” said …
The Frog Revolution

Jamal had sketched it on a whim, late at night in his tiny apartment, where the flicker of a fluorescent bulb hummed above his head. The frog was squat, with …
The Costliest Blaze

The air was heavy with ash, each breath burning like a silent scream. Rosa stood at the edge of what was once her home, her trembling hands clutching the charred …
The House on the Hill

Mark and Lisa were a young couple who loved adventure. They liked to explore new places and seek thrills. They heard about a house on the hill that was rumored …