FAIZAN AFRIDI
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I’m a writer who believes that no subject is too small, too big, or too complex to explore. From storytelling to poetry, emotions to everyday thoughts, I write about everything that touches life.
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"Dream Count."
Dream Count Every wish has a cost, and she’s keeping score. The stars whispered numbers in her sleep. Eris woke with them stitched behind her eyelids—1,845. They glowed faintly even as she blinked against the dark. In her hand, the Dream Count ledger pulsed, its spine warm as breath, its pages shifting softly like restless sighs. Each number in it told a story, a dream bought with hope, and bartered against time. And every one of them came with a cost.
By FAIZAN AFRIDI8 months ago in Fiction
Onyx Storm (by Rebecca Yarros)
Onyx Storm Violet stood at the edge of the battlement, the wind screaming like a creature enraged. The storm was coming—not just any storm, but the Onyx Storm, the one her mother had warned her about since childhood. The one that didn't just bring lightning and wind, but death and awakening.
By FAIZAN AFRIDI8 months ago in Fiction
She is a moon
She Is a Moon They said she was quiet. Too quiet, perhaps. A girl who never shouted, who rarely laughed too loud, who sat by windows as if the stars whispered to her. But no one asked why. No one wondered what storms brewed behind her stillness. They just called her distant — like the moon.
By FAIZAN AFRIDI8 months ago in Fiction
The Secular Mindset
The Secular Mindset Reason, Ethics, and Meaning Beyond Religion In a world marked by deep diversity of belief systems and growing religious pluralism, a new way of thinking has quietly gained ground—one that doesn’t reject spirituality outright, but seeks understanding, ethics, and meaning without appealing to supernatural authority. This is the secular mindset: a worldview rooted in reason, evidence, and human-centered values. It invites us to live ethically, think critically, and find purpose in the natural world and human experience.
By FAIZAN AFRIDI8 months ago in The Swamp
The Spirit of Liberal Thought
The Spirit of Liberal Thought Exploring the Values of Freedom, Reason, and Progress The spirit of liberal thought is one of history’s most transformative forces—a quietly revolutionary philosophy centered on individual freedom, reason, and human dignity. While often misunderstood or politicized in modern discourse, liberalism at its core is not a rigid ideology, but a flexible framework grounded in the belief that people are capable of self-government, moral agency, and rational discourse. From ancient philosophical inquiry to contemporary struggles for justice, liberal thought has shaped how societies define freedom, balance power, and strive for progress.
By FAIZAN AFRIDI8 months ago in The Swamp
A Brief History of Chocolate
A Brief History of Chocolate From Sacred Seeds to Sweet Treats Long before chocolate was a sweet treat found in colorful wrappers and glossy boxes, it was a sacred substance, steeped in ritual, trade, and transformation. The story of chocolate stretches back over 3,000 years and winds through ancient civilizations, colonial empires, and industrial revolutions before arriving in the form we recognize today. This journey—from bitter sacred drink to global indulgence—is as rich and layered as chocolate itself.
By FAIZAN AFRIDI8 months ago in History
12 Benefits of Yoga That Are Supported by Science
12 Benefits of Yoga That Are Supported by Science Boost your body, calm your mind—science explains how. Yoga is more than just a series of stretches or trendy poses; it’s a holistic practice that harmonizes the mind, body, and breath. Rooted in ancient Indian philosophy and now embraced globally, yoga has evolved into a modern wellness solution supported by scientific research. Whether you're seeking physical fitness, mental clarity, or emotional balance, yoga offers benefits that go far beyond the mat.
By FAIZAN AFRIDI8 months ago in Longevity
From Dreams to Reality: The Blueprint for Life Success
**From Dreams to Reality: The Blueprint for Life Success** Success doesn’t begin with action — it begins with a dream. Every invention, every company, every book, and every extraordinary life has started with a quiet moment of imagination. But for many people, that dream stays exactly that: a flicker in the mind that never becomes real. So how do some turn dreams into reality, while others watch from the sidelines?
By FAIZAN AFRIDI8 months ago in Motivation
