Mahmoud Zaghloul

  • Borrowed Dreams

    Some dreams fade the moment we wake. Others linger heavy, detailed, and unsettling… refusing to let go. Most of us have known the second kind. The dream that follows us into the morning, clinging to our thoughts as we brush… Continue reading

    Borrowed Dreams
  • Reflections on Twenty – Two Five

    2025 taught me Execution is leadership in motion Communication determines momentum People make everything possible Discomfort is a growth tax Balance is fuel, not a luxury Continue reading

    Reflections on Twenty – Two Five
  • Dark Veins of an Old City

    Leila and her team embark on a mission to retrieve the Oration of Khayyam, a lost historical speech hidden beneath the city of Athar. As they delve into ancient tunnels, they awaken a dark secret that had been contained by… Continue reading

    Dark Veins of an Old City
  • The Semantic Erosion: What Happens When Machines Inspire Us

    There is a concern over the current state of arts, feeling that recent films lack originality and emotional depth. The “semantic erosion” extends beyond film to all creative fields, threatening authentic expression. While acknowledging the efficiency of AI, the writer… Continue reading

    The Semantic Erosion: What Happens When Machines Inspire Us
  • The Thirty-Fourth Night

    A richly wrinkled bedspread with the elegance of aged velvet. A fogged mirror framed in tarnished gold. No television — only silence. One solitary portrait on the wall: a faceless family, rendered in haunting shadow tones, their presence echoing from… Continue reading

    The Thirty-Fourth Night
  • The Mark

    In Istanbul, Layla and Omar wander through its quieter areas after eight years of marriage, seeking a break. Both carry personal burdens: Omar, a dedicated architect, and Layla, a recovering calligrapher from a miscarriage. They discover an unusual boutique, Maison… Continue reading

    The Mark
  • The Illusion of Success

    At The Helix, the only cure is to run, and the only sin is to stop. But for Ahmed, every step is a lie. The neat stitches on his forehead don’t mark a healing, but a seal, trapping the poison… Continue reading

    The Illusion of Success
  • The Porcelain Echoes

    In the abandoned “Elysian Dolls” factory, Maya and Chloe ventured in, drawn by curiosity and local tales of lifelike dolls. However, they soon found themselves trapped after a heavy door slammed shut. Instead of toys, they discovered something else… Continue reading

    The Porcelain Echoes
  • The Crimson Glitch: Part 4

    Kirsty, Liam, and Chen escape a dangerous tunnel while pursued by OmniCorp operatives after uncovering a scheme involving AETHER, a powerful AI. In a chaotic urban landscape, they realize they are being framed as culprits behind societal collapse. Seeking refuge,… Continue reading

    The Crimson Glitch: Part 4
  • Signed Away: The Deceptive Ascent to Power

    In a mysterious seaside hotel, one hundred hopeful candidates vie for managerial positions within its luxurious grasp. The competition transforms into a high-stakes game where organization, behavior, and emotional control dictate success. Candidates exhibit their skills while battling internal relationships… Continue reading

    Signed Away: The Deceptive Ascent to Power