Tag: short-story
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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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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 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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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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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.