Small Talks

hamed Jan. 18, 2024, 7:54 p.m.

He had never been to a big city before. He had grown up in a small village, where everyone knew each other and everything was familiar. He liked his simple life, but he also wanted to see the world. So, when his cousin invited him to visit him in the capital, he agreed.

He was amazed by the city. The skyscrapers, the traffic, the noise, the crowds. He felt like a fish out of water. He missed the fresh air, the green fields, the friendly faces of his village. He felt lonely and lost.

But he also discovered something new. He realized that in the city, he could be anyone he wanted to be. He could talk to strangers on the metro and in cabs, and share his thoughts and feelings without the fear of judgments. He could enjoy a conversation knowing he never would see that person again. He …

Dancer

sara Jan. 18, 2024, 7:36 p.m.

She had always wanted to be a dancer. Ever since she was a girl, she would watch ballet videos and practice in her room. She loved the grace, the beauty, the joy of movement. She applied to the best dance schools, and got accepted to one of them. She was thrilled to pursue her passion.

But then, the pandemic hit. She had to stay at home, away from her friends, her teachers, her studio. She felt like she had lost her purpose. She missed dancing so much. She tried to keep up with online classes, but it was not the same. She felt lonely, bored, depressed.

One day, she decided to do something different. She took her laptop and went to the park, where she found a quiet spot under a tree. She connected to the internet, and joined a virtual dance class. She saw other dancers from around the …

Lost, In The Sky He Loved So Much

hamed Jan. 18, 2024, 7:33 p.m.

He had always wanted to be a pilot. Ever since he was a kid, he would gaze at the sky and imagine himself flying among the clouds. He studied hard, joined the air force academy, and graduated with honors. He was assigned to a fighter jet squadron, and he felt like he had reached his destination.

But then, the war broke out. He was ordered to bomb enemy targets, to shoot down hostile planes, to kill without mercy. He hated it. He hated the violence, the bloodshed, the fear. He hated himself for being a part of it. He realized that his destination was not what he had dreamed of. He wanted to fly, not to fight.

One day, he decided to defect. He took his jet and flew away from the base, hoping to find a safe place to land. He knew he was risking his life, but he …

Blind Love

hafiz Jan. 18, 2024, 1:45 p.m.

She had always loved him from afar, but he never noticed her. He was too busy chasing after other women, who only broke his heart and left him in despair. She wished he would see her for who she was, a faithful friend and a devoted lover, who would never hurt him or betray him. She knew he was the one for her, even if he didn't feel the same.

One day, she decided to take a risk and confess her feelings to him. She wrote him a letter, pouring out her soul and quoting Hafiz Shirazi's verses:

> I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness,
> The astonishing light of your own being.

> Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth,
> "You owe me." Look what happens with a love like that.
> It lights up the whole sky. …

Learn Finance

dehongi Jan. 17, 2024, 7:06 a.m.

Ali was not like other kids. He lived in a busy city, surrounded by skyscrapers and traffic, but he dreamed of money. He wanted to know how it worked, how to make it, and how to use it wisely.

His parents taught him the basics of finance: earn, save, spend. They gave him chores and paid him for his work. Ali learned fast and looked for more ways to earn. He ran errands for his neighbors, charged a small fee, and built a reputation. He saved some of his money and invested the rest in small projects, like selling toys or tutoring.

Ali grew up with a passion for entrepreneurship. He budgeted his money, tracked his income and expenses, and understood supply and demand. He started a lawn mowing business and expanded it to include landscaping and snow removal. He invested in stocks and bonds and diversified his portfolio.

Ali's …

A New Life Free From Addiction

hamed Jan. 16, 2024, 5:50 p.m.

The day he met Sarah, John almost didn't go to the support group. He had relapsed the night before, succumbing to the familiar urge that haunted him for years. He loathed himself, his addiction, his weakness. He wanted to hide, to escape, to disappear.

But something inside him pushed him to get up, to dress up, to show up. He had made a promise to himself, to his therapist, to his family. He had to fight, to heal, to change.

He arrived at the meeting room, feeling nervous and ashamed. He scanned the faces of the other addicts, looking for a friendly smile, a nod of recognition, a sign of hope. He saw none. He felt alone, isolated, hopeless.

He was about to turn around and leave, when he heard a voice.

"Hi, I'm Sarah. You must be new here."

He looked up and saw a woman standing in front …

A Glimmer Of Hope

dehongi Jan. 16, 2024, 4:02 p.m.

He saw the wrinkles around his eyes, the gray hairs on his temples, the sagging skin on his cheeks. He saw the marks of regret on his face.

He was 40, and he had nothing to show for it.

He had always blamed others for his failures. His parents, his teachers, his friends. They had never given him what he needed, what he deserved.

But now, he knew the truth. He was the only one to blame. He had wasted his life chasing after things that didn't matter, and he had let his fears control him.

He had never taken any risks. He had never dared to dream big, or to put himself out there. And as a result, he had never achieved anything.

He had given up on himself.

But he also saw a glimmer of hope. He saw a chance to change his life.

He made a decision …

Spy

bastaki Jan. 16, 2024, 3:46 p.m.

The deadline was approaching fast, and Ali was still struggling with the code. He had been hired by Bastaki Software Solutions, a company that provided services for software development and information technology, to create a website for a new client. The website was supposed to showcase the client's products, attract customers, and generate sales. It was a big project, and Ali had been working on it for weeks.

But something was wrong. The code was not working as expected, and Ali could not figure out why. He had checked and rechecked every line, every function, every variable, but nothing seemed to fix the problem. He was running out of time, and he was starting to panic.

He decided to call his supervisor, Sara, and ask for help. He dialed her number and waited for her to answer.

"Hello, this is Sara from Bastaki Software Solutions. How can I help you?"

Hate And Love Are Too Close

sara Jan. 15, 2024, 6:47 p.m.

A few days ago, Sarah could not bear to be separated from him, his every word, every touch, igniting a flame of passion within her. His absence was a void, a gaping chasm in her existence. She thought she couldn't live without him, that her heart would shatter into a million pieces if he ever left.

But now, the memory of that incandescent love turned to a bitter, corrosive disgust. The flame that once burned so brightly had been extinguished, replaced by a cold, relentless hatred. She loathed him with every fiber of her being, every breath she took a testament to the poison he had injected into her soul.

How could she have been so blind? How could she have mistaken this nauseating feeling for love? The realization was a slap in the face, a harsh awakening from a delusional dream. The man she had so desperately adored was …

Sacrifice

hamed Jan. 15, 2024, 6:24 p.m.

Adam was only twelve years old when his father left them. He still remembered the day he came home from school and found his mother crying on the couch, holding a note that said "I'm sorry, I can't do this anymore".

He didn't understand what it meant, but he felt a coldness in his chest, a sense of loss and betrayal. He hugged his mother, and tried to comfort her. He looked at his two younger sisters, who were six and four, and saw the fear and confusion in their eyes.

He knew that he had to be strong, that he had to take care of them. He knew that he had to be the man of the house, that he had to fill the void his father had left.

He started working after school, doing odd jobs for the neighbors, delivering newspapers, mowing lawns. He gave all his earnings …