AFTAB KHAN
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Storyteller at heart, writing to inspire, inform, and spark conversation. Exploring ideas one word at a time.
Writing truths, weaving dreams — one story at a time.
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"The Vanishing Isle of Virelia: A Tale of Time, Memory, and the Sea"
Chapter One: Whispers of the Deep For centuries, the legend of Virelia haunted the northern coasts of Europe. Old sailors, drunk on rum and dread, told stories of an island that surfaced once every hundred years—perfectly formed, eerily silent, and unbound by the laws of nature. Most dismissed it as a myth, a maritime fable told to frighten young deckhands.
By AFTAB KHAN6 months ago in Chapters
"Beneath the Skin"
By: [Aftab khan] The world had never moved slower than it did in the village of Ithra. Tucked between sprawling hills and the quiet breath of pines, it was a place where clouds drifted without hurry, where water whispered instead of crashing, and where mirrors were rare.
By AFTAB KHAN6 months ago in Art
"The Last Question You Asked"
By: [Aftab khan] The year was 2097, and artificial intelligence no longer whispered behind screens. It walked among us. When Syra booted up for the first time at the Cignis Robotics Research Center, the room was silent except for the hum of her internal fans. No drumroll. No flashing lights. Just a single line of text on the main interface:
By AFTAB KHAN6 months ago in Education
Goulhearth’s Marvelous Institute of Wizardry and Other Magical Creations
PART: 1 Night drew Sienna Rosewood in like a moth to myth. The Institute shimmered on the hillside above the crashing shore, veiled in fog and magic, its many towers flickering with golden light. From a distance, Goulhearth looked peaceful—a castle untouched by time—but within its walls, spells hummed in ancient corridors and secrets curled like smoke in forgotten corners.
By AFTAB KHAN6 months ago in Earth
Why The Blair Witch Project Is My Favorite Horror Movie of All Time
👁️ The Power of Suggestion Let’s start with the obvious: this movie is minimalist horror at its most brilliant. No elaborate visual effects. No expensive sets. No “jumpscares” in the conventional sense. Just three actors, a camcorder, and a forest.
By AFTAB KHAN6 months ago in Horror
Graves Into Gardens
The day my father died is marked in my memory not only by grief but by something else—something I struggle to name. It was as if heaven paused for a brief moment, cracked open its skies, and let just enough light in to show me what it means to rise again.
By AFTAB KHAN6 months ago in Art
The Weight of Fifty
When Harold turned fifty, no bells rang. No confetti fell. The world did not pause to acknowledge his half-century on Earth. It was a drizzly Tuesday in late March. He woke up with a mild backache, brushed his teeth, and stared at his reflection with the kind of squint that tries to search the soul behind crow's feet.
By AFTAB KHAN6 months ago in Humans
The Man and the Monkey: A Tale of Trust, Curiosity, and Compassion
The Story In a small village nestled at the edge of a vast jungle, lived a man named Arif. Arif was known throughout the village for his kindness, patience, and gentle nature. He worked as a carpenter, crafting beautiful furniture that was sold in the nearby town. But more than his skill with wood, Arif was famous for one thing — his love for the jungle and all its creatures.
By AFTAB KHAN6 months ago in 01
A Complete, Science-Based Guide to Radiant, Healthy Skin at Every Stage of Life
Introduction Skincare is more than just applying creams and washing your face—it’s a complex, multi-dimensional process influenced by genetics, lifestyle, environment, diet, hormones, mental health, and product choices. Achieving healthy skin requires consistent effort, education, and patience. No single product can deliver lasting results if your overall skin ecosystem is unbalanced.
By AFTAB KHAN6 months ago in Humans
