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A Second Too Many
hamed
Jan 23, 2025
Ren adjusted the dials on the ChronoRing, the device humming softly against her wrist. She’d only ever used it for minor adjustments—skipping traffic jams, fixing a botched presentation, reliving a …
Behind the Spotlight
hamed
Jan 29, 2025
Kira stood in front of the mirror backstage, staring at her reflection as her stylist adjusted the hem of her glittering gown. The lights from the stage beyond hummed like …
Rise Above Them
dehongi
Jan 11, 2024
Alex had always had a difficult time dealing with his cousin, Billy. Billy was a master of the verbal jab, always ready with a cutting remark or a mocking tone …
The Last Commute
hamed
Jan 24, 2025
It was an ordinary Thursday morning—at least, it started that way. In a sleek, minimalist office high above the city skyline, Jenna was staring at her coffee cup. Her commute …
The Ridge Burns
hamed
Jan 12, 2025
The morning was postcard perfect. The ocean glistened under the pale sun, the breeze carried a faint saltiness, and the jacarandas along the winding streets were bursting with purple blooms. …
Behind the Headlines
hamed
Jan 12, 2025
The fire had been creeping for days, but it was the wind that pushed it over the edge. It swept through Malibu, westward toward the coast, and within hours, everything …
Where did I come from, what was my coming for?
khayam
Jan 04, 2024
سالها فکر من این است و همه شب سخنم که چرا غافل از احوال دل خویشتنم از کجا آمده ام آمدنم بهر چه بود به کجا می روم آخر، ننمایی …
Two Paths Converged
dehongi
Jan 14, 2024
Alex and Ben were best friends since college. They both studied computer science and dreamed of creating their own software products. After graduation, they faced a dilemma: should they start …
The Whisper in the Ice
hamed
Jan 18, 2025
Dr. Elena Sokolov’s breath crystallized in the frigid air as she leaned over the ancient ice core in her Antarctic lab. The core had been drilled from depths untouched for …
The Divide in the Classroom
hamed
Jan 14, 2025
Maria sat at the back of the crowded classroom, her textbooks worn and barely holding together. The fluorescent lights flickered above her, and the hum of the old air conditioning …