Israr khan
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I write to bring attention to the voices and faces of the missing, the unheard, and the forgotten. , — raising awareness, sparking hope, and keeping the search alive. Every person has a story. Every story deserves to be told.
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My Journey from Feeling Like a Loser to Finding Happiness
t started in middle school. I was the “fat kid,” the easy target. Every insult stung, but it was the words that stuck with me most — "You're a loser, Ken!" They weren’t just teasing me. They were defining me. And I believed them.
By Israr khan3 months ago in Writers
Vanished During the Festival — Found 25 Years Later in Deserted Homestead
In the summer of 1995, two college students from Minnesota, Diana Reyes, 21, and Marcus O’Connell, 23, embarked on what was supposed to be a fun road trip. Their ultimate destination: the annual Desert Bloom Music Festival in Utah, a vibrant gathering of musicians and art under the open sky. But they never arrived.
By Israr khan3 months ago in Fiction
British Couple Found Dead After Spain Floods: A Heartbreaking End to a Quiet Life Abroad
In a heartbreaking end to what was meant to be a peaceful life under the Spanish sun, a British couple who had been missing for days after severe flooding in Spain have been found dead. Don Turner, 78, and his wife Terri, 74, had been living near the village of Pedralba in the Valencia region. They disappeared on Tuesday, 29 October 2024, after torrential rains triggered flash floods across the area.
By Israr khan4 months ago in Fiction
Couple missing on sea 1998 story
On a warm summer day in January 1998, a young American couple, Thomas and Eileen Lonergan, set out on what was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime—a scuba diving trip along Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef. By all accounts, it should have been an unforgettable experience. And in a tragic way, it was.
By Israr khan4 months ago in Fiction
The Eagle’s Twenty-Year Odyssey: A Journey of Wisdom over Water
For two decades, a magnificent bird soared above continents, crossing mountains, deserts, and borders — but never once did it dare fly across the sea. This was no ordinary bird. It was a Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis), a creature of vast open lands and high skies, equipped not just with keen eyesight and strong wings but with a deep, evolutionary instinct that helped it survive the test of time — and the trial of travel.
By Israr khan4 months ago in Fiction
7 Books That Changed My Life
Books have a quiet way of reshaping us. They don’t shout or demand, but the right words, at the right moment, can shift your entire perspective. Over the years, I’ve come across many stories and lessons, but a few books have genuinely changed how I think, feel, and live. Here are the seven that left the deepest marks on me.
By Israr khan4 months ago in Lifehack
A Moment I’ll Never Forget
I must begin with an apology for the delayed response — in truth, I’m still in shock. August 16th, 2025 started like any other day. I woke up, went for a walk, grabbed a coffee, and settled in, planning to write through the morning. I’d been working on a piece for a Vocal Challenge, trying to focus despite having had a restless night full of strange, unsettling dreams. My mind was scattered, and focus was elusive.
By Israr khan4 months ago in Writers
The Seven Stages of Life: A Reflection on Shakespeare’s Timeless Wisdom
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” — William Shakespeare The human experience has always fascinated poets, philosophers, and playwrights. Among the most iconic reflections on life’s journey is William Shakespeare’s famous passage from his play As You Like It, where he breaks down the human life into seven distinct stages. This metaphor, where life is seen as a grand performance on the stage of the world, captures the essence of our existence in a simple yet profound way.
By Israr khan4 months ago in Fiction
''The History of 9/11''
The September 11 attacks, commonly referred to as 9/11, were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda against the United States on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. These attacks were the deadliest terrorist act in world history and had a profound impact on the United States and the world.
By Israr khan4 months ago in Fiction
