Category: Stories
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Delivered
There are four seconds every morning when the ceiling is only a ceiling. Four seconds of believing I left it while I slept — whatever it was — the way you cross a border at night, asleep in the back seat, waking under different weather. Then the beep outside. Short. Polite. The window rolls down…
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Fifteen Days Protocol
The narrative follows Maher, Lara, and their daughter Cynthia on a fifteen-day trip shrouded in mystery and danger. Beginning with a flight delay from Dubai to San Francisco, they encounter eerie occurrences, such as strange messages and a lost bag containing a significant envelope. As they navigate the city, they unravel a conspiracy involving a…
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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 our teeth, drive the car, or stare at a familiar ceiling that suddenly feels unfamiliar.…
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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 a historic pact.
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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 another century. “This room doesn’t feel right,” Leila said. “We’ll be gone in the morning,”…
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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.