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Between Floors
The elevator shuddered and groaned to a halt. In the sudden silence, the fluorescent lights flickered and dimmed, leaving only the faint glow of emergency lighting. “Great,” muttered the man …
The Weight of Mercy
The news broke on a quiet Tuesday morning. President Trump, in his final hours in office, had issued a sweeping pardon—over 1,500 names, a list that included fraudsters, lobbyists, and, …
Wall Street Exodus
The email hit Andrew’s inbox at 9:03 AM, marked URGENT: “Effective immediately, GreenWave Investments will halt all ESG initiatives to refocus on core profitability.” He stared at the words, numb. …
The Hobbyist
He had poured his heart and soul into his start-up, a revolutionary app that would change the way people communicate. He had worked tirelessly for years, sacrificing his health, his …
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 'Beauty Premium' in the Workplace
In a bustling office with 20 employees, a sudden headline about equal pay sparked confusion. The boss, Mr. Smith, announced he'd set high standards for fairness and professionalism, only to …
Room 415
The city lights flickered through the hotel window like restless stars, their glow washing over her skin as she leaned against the cool glass. Rain traced rivulets down the pane, …
The Nine Pieces of a Kumiho's Heart
Hyejin wandered through the village, her pale hanbok fluttering like mist. The villagers whispered as she passed, her beauty unearthly, her steps too quiet. They did not know what she …
Code Gray
The hospital hallways hummed with chaos—overcrowded ER bays, patients on gurneys lining the walls, and the faint smell of antiseptic failing to mask desperation. Nurse Clara Morales darted from one …
a genius loner.
گاهی اوقات چنان با احساس همراه رباتها صحبت میکرد که فراموش میکرد آنها احساساتی ندارند. حتی فراموش میکرد آنها ساختهای به دست انسانها هستند که قابلیت فراموش کردن هر چیزی …