fiction

  • Three Peas in a Pod

    I James, Jim, and John were three peas in a pod. Everyone knew them as the inseparable trio, always together, yet always different in their own ways. James was the fun one, the one everyone wanted to be around. He would light up any room, bringing smiles and energy wherever he went.  Jim was quieter,

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  • In modern times, a lot is said about global terrorism, drug trafficking, and corruption, yet few people, especially those in the West, connect these narratives to their true origins: the centuries-long history of colonial exploitation.  While opium is often associated with Afghanistan, the truth is that the West’s involvement in the opium trade—and its broader

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  • Fragments of Her

    I Jiya tugged at the handle of her wardrobe, staring blankly at the array of perfectly arranged clothes. Each item had its place, each fold meticulous—just like her mother taught her. She closed the door and sighed, feeling the familiar weight of anxiety settle in her chest. Every morning began like this—a routine that felt

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  • By Mohamed Miah In every interaction, I find myself unconsciously analysing people. Not to judge or critique, but to better understand the often unseen forces driving human behavior. Through years of observation, lived experience, and reflections grounded in faith and history, I’ve come to believe that human beings—men and women—are subtly “coded” to act in

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  • The Binding Silence

    Chapter 1: The Weight of Secrets Anwar couldn’t shake the feeling that the walls of his house were closing in on him. Every room seemed too small, too suffocating. He stared down at the earphones resting on his desk, their sleek design hiding a dangerous secret. His thumb hovered over the call button on his

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  • The Hotel

    James walked briskly up the steps to the entrance of the small hotel, barely noticing the chipped paint on the once-grand door. It had been a long day at work, and all he could think about was collapsing into the comfort of his room. The doorman, an old man with a perpetually furrowed brow and

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  • Oh No She Didn’t

    Rahul’s house sat nestled in a quiet, tree-lined avenue in East London, a classic terraced house with a charm that spoke of history. The red-bricked façade was neatly kept, with tall, slender trees casting dappled shadows over the front steps. Inside, the house was clean and tidy, a reflection of his mother’s meticulous nature, but

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  • The Grave Digger

    The Old House The old house sat on a hill, surrounded by overgrown woods and shrouded in mystery. It had once been part of a thriving village, but now it stood alone, its windows dark and its paint peeling. The war had swept through the area, leaving behind a ghost town. A group of soldiers,

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