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Whispers of the Drowned
The ancient kayak creaked beneath Asha as she paddled through the misty waters of what was once called the Mediterranean. Her grandmother, Nura, sat behind her, humming softly as her unseeing eyes gazed into the distance. In the middle of the boat, wrapped in layers of sealskin, lay Asha’s younger sister, Lina, shivering despite the…
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The Horizon’s Edge
The weight of the silence pressed down on Lydia like a thick blanket. Dr. Winters and her husband, Mark, faded into the background as her breath caught in her throat. Even if she could find her voice, Lydia knew her words would fall on deaf ears. She wanted to bolt from the therapist’s office, but…
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The Whisper of the Sands “Short Story”
My obsession with ancient artifacts had led me to this remote oasis, a place of shimmering heat mirages and towering dunes, whose golden crests were caressed by relentless winds and bathed in the merciless sun. The parched air seemed to crack with each breath, while the sand beneath my feet shifted treacherously, as if trying…
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The Love Conference
As the sun dipped below the skyline, four friends gathered at a trendy rooftop bar overlooking the city. The journalist, the poet, the musician, and the woman sat in comfortable silence, sipping their artisanal cocktails and watching the fading light paint the glass-and-steel buildings in warm hues. The woman was the object of the men’s…
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The Perfect Recipe for Love
Jake couldn’t contain his excitement as he listened to the soothing voice on the cooking podcast: “Place the meat in the pot, cover it with potatoes, finely dice an onion, and sauté it in butter until golden. Add flour and stir until light brown. Remove the sauce from heat, then add parsley, salt, pepper, and…
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The Woman Who Outsmarted the Devil
Sarah had never considered herself beautiful. At 65, she felt her youth had passed her by without ever truly blossoming. Loneliness and regret were her constant companions. One stormy night, in a moment of despair, she called out to the devil. To her shock, he appeared, offering her beauty and pleasure for 10 years in…