Echoes of Life
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I’m a storyteller and lifelong learner who writes about history, human experiences, animals, and motivational lessons that spark change. Through true stories, thoughtful advice, and reflections on life.
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The Ghost of the House
Ahsan, Alina and Fizza were siblings. Fizza was young, but she always spoke the truth. Ahsan and Alina were scolded by their parents and grandparents for speaking the truth. One day, they planned to take revenge on Fizza. They decided on Friday, because on that day, their mother went to the Friday market and their grandfather went to listen to the sermon.
By Echoes of Life6 months ago in Families
Wise King
Long ago, in a distant kingdom, there was a tradition that a new king would be elected every year. The person who ascended the throne would sign an agreement that at the end of the year he would have to step down from the throne and then be left alone on a deserted island, from where there was no possibility of returning. As soon as a king’s term ended, he would be dressed in royal robes, given a final tour of the city on an elephant, and then sent off towards the island.
By Echoes of Life6 months ago in Motivation
The Candle That Burned Out
The shop shouldn’t have existed. It sat between a bookstore and an abandoned bakery, tucked away on a street that seemed even longer than it was. There was no sign on the door—just the faint scent of cinnamon and something old, something old.
By Echoes of Life6 months ago in Fiction
5 Passive Income Ideas That Actually Worked for Me.
When I first Googled “passive income,” I binge-watched Netflix and imagined money magically arriving while sipping iced coffee. Reality? It takes work up front — sometimes a lot — but once things start moving, the feeling of waking up to unexpected deposits is intoxicating.
By Echoes of Life6 months ago in Motivation
The red flags I ignored cost me everything.
I thought I was in love. It started like every whirlwind romance. He was charming, attentive, and said all the right things. On our second date, he brought me my favorite coffee order without asking. On our third, he kissed me like he already knew the shape of my heart.
By Echoes of Life6 months ago in Confessions
How My Toxic Ex Taught Me to Start a Business
The Relationship That Almost Broke Me Apart We looked picture-perfect on Instagram. Brunches, couple selfies, birthday posts with captions like “Ride or Die.” What you didn’t see was the silent treatment, the gaslighting, the subtle digs that chipped away at my confidence until I barely recognized myself.
By Echoes of Life6 months ago in Motivation
Lost in Tokyo: A Night I’ll Never Forget.
The Lost Train That Changed Everything. It was supposed to be a simple night — one last bowl of ramen before catching the last train to my Airbnb in Nakameguro. I was visiting Tokyo alone for the first time, chasing the neon dreams, the curiosities of vending machines, and the quiet beauty of shrines nestled among skyscrapers.
By Echoes of Life6 months ago in Wander
How I Made $1,000 from Side Hustles in a Month
Let me start with this: I’m not some business genius. I haven’t gone viral, I don’t have a huge audience, and I haven’t launched the next big thing on Etsy. But in one month — after years of procrastination, overthinking, and quietly stalking Reddit side hustle threads — I finally hit a milestone that once felt impossible: I made $1,000 from side hustles.
By Echoes of Life6 months ago in Motivation
Why Morocco Changed the Way I See the World.
First Look: The Marrakech Desolation. I arrived in Marrakech jet-lagged, skeptical, and clutching my guidebook like a lifeline. The chaos hit me immediately—motorcycles lined up between donkey carts, the call to prayer echoing through the streets, spices filling the air like invisible fires.
By Echoes of Life6 months ago in Wander
