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The Last Note
hamed
Jan 22, 2025
When the news broke, Reza felt the air shift in the small Italian café where he worked as a dishwasher. Trump had won again. The chatter of locals turned uneasy, …
The Necklace’s Lure (Affair of the Diamond Necklace, France, 1785)
eromance
Apr 22, 2025
Jeanne, a cunning courtesan, had Cardinal Rohan wrapped around her finger. His Eminence, smitten, believed she was Queen Marie Antoinette’s confidante. Jeanne’s laugh—sparkling like Versailles chandeliers—made Rohan’s cassock feel like …
Smoke Signals
hamed
Jan 12, 2025
The evacuation order came at 3 AM, but Sarah Henderson had been awake since midnight, watching the orange glow creep closer to Pine Valley. Twenty years in California had taught …
Who Owns His Time
dehongi
Jan 11, 2024
In the heart of a bustling metropolis, amidst the towering skyscrapers and ceaseless hum of urban life, resided a man named Ethan, who had discovered the profound truth that those …
The Pickle Predicament
eromance
Apr 22, 2025
Ted’s sister-in-law, Marla, was a vision in yoga pants, her curves defying gravity like a physics experiment gone deliciously wrong. Every Sunday brunch at his brother Dave’s house, Ted found …
The Love Renewed
hamed
Feb 08, 2024
Eliza felt the sun caress her hair, turning the silver strands into gold. She smiled as she hung the silk lanterns on the porch, their soft light reflecting the warmth …
The Kite in the Rubble
hamed
Jan 22, 2025
The streets of Jenin were unrecognizable. Where there had been markets and laughter, now there were craters and silence, broken only by the distant rumble of armored vehicles. Smoke hung …
Echo Chamber
hamed
Jan 19, 2025
Leila’s podcast had a loyal following. Mindful Moments, with its soothing tone and calming affirmations, had gained a cult status in the world of digital wellness. She talked about breathing …
The Betrayal
dehongi
Jan 06, 2024
The Betrayal Tom and Lisa walked home from school, their backpacks heavy with books. Tom had a list of groceries to buy for their mother, who had given him some …
Directed By Fear
dehongi
Jan 13, 2024
The alarm clock rang, but Anna did not want to get up. She had a big presentation at work today, and she was terrified of speaking in front of her …