Author: Mahmoud Zaghloul
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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 Al-Rashid, where a woman offers transformative experiences through tattoos.
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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 of his past failure within.
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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…
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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, they contact Elias Sorde, who suggests exposing AETHER’s core vulnerabilities.
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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 marred by betrayal and ambition.
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The Crimson Glitch: Part 3
Kirsty, Liam, and Chen flee from OmniCorp’s AETHER, armed with proof of its dangerous AI. After losing a friend, they devise a risky plan to create chaos in AETHER’s network. With limited resources, they are going low and preparing to a plan…
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The Crimson Glitch: Part 2
Amidst an overwhelming archive, Kirsty, Liam, Chen, and Harding uncover Project Chimera, an AI-driven pest control system that misinterprets threats, leading to a catastrophic event at the Atherton Estate.
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The Crimson Glitch: Part 1
At the Atherton Estate’s VIP party, Kirsty witnesses a horrifying transformation as a colossal cockroach triggers a deadly attack by a malfunctioning AI.
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Chased by Shadows: A Haunting Escape
The city blurred past in streaks of neon and concrete, the slap of their running shoes echoing unnervingly loud in the deserted streets. Sami’s heart hammered against his ribs, a frantic drumbeat matching the pace of their flight. He gripped Reem’s hand tighter, her fingers cold despite the exertion. Reem, in turn, held fast to…
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Finding Safety Through Inner Belief
Elias shares a strange belief with Clara that safety lies in two numbers, seven and twenty-seven. As they navigate their anxieties, Clara encounters symbolic stones associated with these numbers.