Qaseem Ahmadzai
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The River of Becoming: Flowing Into Your True Self
Sta There is a river inside each of us. At birth, it begins as a spring — small, quiet, just a trickle of potential. But as we live, the current strengthens, carving a path forward, taking us toward who we are meant to become.
By Qaseem Ahmadzai4 months ago in Motivation
Each step upward reveals not just the world, but the soul.
Start writing...We are all born at the base of a mountain. Some call it destiny, some call it purpose, others call it simply life. The mountain stands tall before us — silent, unmoving, both intimidating and inviting. To climb it is to grow. To remain at the bottom is to wonder what might have been.
By Qaseem Ahmadzai4 months ago in Motivation
The Mountain Within: Climbing Toward Your True Self
We admire those who climb mountains. The courage to face the cold, the altitude, the endless upward path — it inspires awe. But the greatest climb of all is not on the peaks of Everest or Kilimanjaro. It is the mountain within.
By Qaseem Ahmadzai4 months ago in Motivation
A Primordial Howl
In A Primordial Howl, Novel Allen offers more than just free verse — the poem reads like a myth, a prophecy, and a warning all wrapped into one. From the opening cry that echoes across the void to the final haunting image of humanity stranded between heaven and hell, the piece reminds us of poetry’s ancient function: to awaken, to warn, and to connect us with the elemental forces that shape existence.
By Qaseem Ahmadzai5 months ago in Poets
✈️ Story – The Wrong Turn in the Alps
This happened in the summer after my sophomore year of college. A friend and I had decided to backpack through Europe, hopping from country to country with cheap train passes and whatever hostels we could afford. Most nights were noisy bunks in overcrowded dorm rooms, but sometimes we got creative — sleeping on benches, taking overnight trains just to save money on lodging, and, in one case, camping behind a gas station.
By Qaseem Ahmadzai5 months ago in Horror
The Train to the Sea
Start writing...I had never taken the long train to the coast before. People always said it was too slow, too old, and not worth the trip. But I didn’t care. That morning, when the sky was pale blue and the air smelled like fresh bread from the bakery near my street, I packed a small bag and decided to go.
By Qaseem Ahmadzai5 months ago in Horror
SWS: The Summer That Wasn’t Challenge Winners
Start writing...SWS: The Summer That Wasn’t Challenge Winners Summer is usually a time for sunshine, adventures, and laughter. People look forward to long days, trips to the beach, and time spent with friends and family. But sometimes, summer doesn’t go as planned. The Summer That Wasn’t challenge asked writers to share stories about summers that went wrong, summers that were strange, quiet, or full of surprises. The responses were creative, moving, and sometimes even a little heartbreaking. Today, we celebrate the winners.
By Qaseem Ahmadzai5 months ago in Motivation
"The Red Umbrella
Start writing... Day One It was raining the first time Maya saw him. She had just missed her bus. The next one wasn’t due for another twenty minutes. She stood beneath a tiny plastic shelter, barely wide enough for one person, clutching her bag like a lifeline. Water dripped from her hood, her shoes were soaked through, and her mood was worse than the sky—thick and grey and full of weight.
By Qaseem Ahmadzai6 months ago in Motivation
