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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When the Wind Took Its Name
The Last Day of Its Laughter The sun was supposed to be shining that day. The Weather app even had a little smiling sun icon next to the date April 14. It was a weekday, the kind where the wind blows warm against your face and carries stories from other cities. Or maybe warnings. We could never tell the difference.
By Echoes of Life5 months ago in Families
The Last Step
He loved the sound of trains. Tyrus loved trains. Not in the casual way most kids say they do—he lived for them. He could name every model from memory. He copied the sounds so precisely that even my father, a retired conductor, once stopped mid-coffee and said, “That boy has an engine in his chest.”
By Echoes of Life5 months ago in Horror
Don’t Drink the Water
I was ten when I first asked my father why our town wasn’t on any map. He just said, “Some places are better forgotten.” Back then, it felt like one of those mysterious, grown-up things. Something I’d understand when I got older. But now I realize he wasn’t trying to keep a secret. He was trying to protect me.
By Echoes of Life5 months ago in Horror
10 Best Recipes for Living a Happy Life
The Art of Living a Happy Life Happiness is the engine of life. A happy person doesn’t just smile more—they live longer, get sick less often, and recover more quickly. Research shows that positive emotions and an optimistic outlook can protect the heart, boost immunity, and reduce the risk of mental illnesses. But happiness doesn’t always come naturally. It’s something we can nurture and build with conscious effort.
By Echoes of Life5 months ago in Families
House No. 450
After I finished preparing dinner, my eyes fell on the clock on the wall as I left the kitchen. Oh, it's so late. I quickly picked up the sheet lying on the sofa in front of me, put it on, and put the house key in my purse and left the house. On the way, the Maghrib call to prayer had begun. The children will say, "Mama forgot to pick us up from tuition today." I thought and walked towards their tuition center with quick steps.
By Echoes of Life5 months ago in Horror
The Juggler’s Wisdom
In ancient times, the king of a country was very cruel. He used to devour the property of the poor. The king's court was decorated as usual. Suddenly, a monkey ran into the court with his monkey and started shouting. The gatekeepers standing at the door tried to stop him, but he went straight inside. Seeing him forcefully entering, the king asked the gatekeepers to bring him in. The king asked him who are you and what do you want? He said.
By Echoes of Life5 months ago in Humor
That terrifying night
It was eleven o'clock at night and I was sleeping as if I had sold all my donkeys and horses. In my dreams, what islands was I traveling to when the phone's continuous ringing shook me and made me jump into the world of consciousness and senses. With difficulty controlling my sleeping nerves, I picked up the phone.
By Echoes of Life5 months ago in Horror
The Jinn Ran Away
This is a short story my grandson Taimur, who is thirteen years old, told about the mother of his friend Zain Ali. Zain Ali's mother Nusrat Bibi loves and adores Taimur very much like her son. She is a very pure, good-natured, kind-hearted and refined woman. When Nusrat Bibi was told that she was pregnant, her husband and all the family were extremely happy.
By Echoes of Life5 months ago in Horror
There may be a delay, but not darkness
It is a very old story. As soon as I raised my hands to pray after the morning prayers in the waiting room of Multan Railway Station, a burqa-clad girl entered the room. After praying, I jumped up and left the room without answering her. I was very worried because of the curfew. My opponents were determined to kill me due to a land dispute.
By Echoes of Life5 months ago in Confessions
