shakir hamid
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A passionate writer sharing well-researched true stories, real-life events, and thought-provoking content. My work focuses on clarity, depth, and storytelling that keeps readers informed and engaged.
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The Lanterns of Taal Ridge. AI-Generated.
The path to Taal Ridge was a stitched scar along the mountainside — narrow, ancient, and always whispering. Locals said the wind carried the voices of those who had climbed before, a soft chorus urging every traveler not to turn back. But for Arel Vazim, turning back was not an option.
By shakir hamidabout a month ago in Fiction
The Scarcity Principle: How “Limited Time Only” Becomes a Powerful Marketing Engine. AI-Generated.
In the world of marketing, few strategies trigger action as quickly as scarcity. Whether it’s a countdown timer, a limited stock message, or a seasonal product that appears briefly and disappears again, scarcity nudges people into making decisions faster than they normally would. This psychological trigger — known as the Scarcity Principle — is one of the oldest and most effective tools in marketing.
By shakir hamid2 months ago in Education
The 0.99 Effect: How One Cent Transforms Modern Marketing Strategy. AI-Generated.
In the endless world of marketing tactics, some strategies are loud and dramatic, while others work quietly in the background, influencing customers without drawing attention. One of the subtlest yet most powerful tools in modern marketing is the 0.99 pricing strategy, often called charm pricing. At first glance, it appears insignificant — just a tiny digit at the end of a number. But behind that small shift lies a deep psychological mechanism that shapes buying decisions across industries.
By shakir hamid2 months ago in Chapters
The Letters He Never Sent. AI-Generated.
Samuel Graves had not opened the study room in three years. Dust blanketed the shelves like tired snow; the curtains remained frozen in place, trapping darkness inside the walls. The house itself seemed to breathe differently when he stood at the doorway — as if recognizing him with a mixture of relief and sorrow.
By shakir hamid2 months ago in Fiction
The Last Song in the Snow. AI-Generated.
Anton Markovic was known only by the sound of his violin. He played every evening at the frozen train station under the city bridge, where footsteps echoed like ghosts and the cold bit the bones of anyone foolish enough to linger.
By shakir hamid2 months ago in Fiction
The Man Who Sold Tomorrow. AI-Generated.
Gregor Vale had always believed time was not a river, but a marketplace. In the back corner of an old European alley, behind fogged glass and a tarnished brass sign, stood his tiny workshop — Vale & Sons: Custom Clocks Since 1882.
By shakir hamid2 months ago in Fiction
The Night the Stars Fell Silent. AI-Generated.
Mira had always believed that the universe spoke in light — in pulses, in echoes, in subtle vibrations that only telescopes and sensitive minds could understand. From childhood, she had felt connected to the night sky in a way that no one around her ever understood. While others saw stars, she saw patterns. While others saw darkness, she felt presence.
By shakir hamid2 months ago in Chapters
