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When Love Turns Blind
Every morning, the door of a narrow, dusty alley in Pakistan creaks open to reveal Razia Begum—a mother whose eyes no longer dream; they only wait. Her son, Faisal, was once her pride, the jewel among eight daughters. But love without guidance turned him into someone she barely recognizes today.
By Shehzad Anjum5 months ago in Confessions
The Shoes I Couldn’t Throw Away
They sat in the corner of my closet, tucked behind a row of boots and dress shoes I never wore. Old sneakers, frayed at the edges, laces gray instead of white, and soles so thin they could barely hold together. Every time I tried to throw them out, I froze. My hand would linger on the torn fabric, my chest tightening as if I was about to give away more than just a pair of shoes.
By arsalan ahmad5 months ago in Confessions
The Day I Stopped Answering Unknown Numbers
It started with one of those relentless calls that always seem to come during dinner. The phone buzzed against the table, lighting up with the words “Unknown Caller.” I remember staring at it, fork in hand, wondering if this would be the one time it mattered.
By arsalan ahmad5 months ago in Confessions
Word of the Day: 景品
I haven't thought about a word of the day yet. Even though today was supposed to be Japanese study, I didn't really bother studying any sort of list of vocab or grammar but I figure I could go through my old list and just refresh myself on things I already learned...
By Kayla McIntosh5 months ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Professional Procrastinator
Confessions of a Professional Procrastinator: A Playful, Relatable Story on Delaying Everything If procrastination were an Olympic sport, I would have more gold medals than Michael Phelps. I don’t just delay tasks—I elevate them into an art form. The moment I sit down to start something important, my brain suddenly becomes a suggestion box for every other activity in the universe. Water the plants? Of course. Organize the sock drawer? Absolutely urgent. Scroll through recipes I’ll never cook? Critical to survival.
By Aariz ullah5 months ago in Confessions
The New World Order in the Post–Cold War Era
The New World Order in the Post–Cold War Era The end of the Cold War did not bring the world the peace many had hoped for. Instead, it gave new life to old fears—particularly those centered around the idea of a New World Order. During the 1990s and 2000s, the phrase became deeply tied to conspiracy theories, religious prophecy, pop culture, and political rhetoric. It transformed from a hopeful vision of cooperation into one of the most infamous symbols of control, manipulation, and global domination.
By Wings of Time 5 months ago in Confessions
The Circle of Tomorrow
In the heart of a bustling town, there was a small neighborhood called Willowbrook. From the outside, it looked like any other ordinary place—lined streets, small gardens, children playing—but beneath the surface, a quiet loneliness had taken root. People passed each other every day with polite nods, but real connections had faded. Conversations were brief and shallow, and a sense of isolation had settled over the community like a soft fog.
By Abuzar 5 months ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Former Alcoholic Part 20
I do not take pleasure in the fact that I am an alcoholic; yet, drinking alcohol has the effect of taking one back in time and causing one to behave in an abnormal manner. After abstaining from a drug for a period of twelve days, I decided to experiment with it and make the following observations. Addictive behaviors are, in fact, addictive.
By TheNaeth5 months ago in Confessions
I Will Not Dull Her Shine. Content Warning.
“Baby girl, let’s stay out of people’s way, please!” The waiting room for her Occupational Therapist was too small for my Autistic toddler. She didn’t want to sit still, what toddler does? Add several days of overstimulation and routine disruption, and us arriving far too early…she wasn’t sitting still.
By Catherine Carter5 months ago in Confessions
The Success Paradox: Why Chasing Achievement Doesn’t Always Lead to Fulfillment
Introduction: The Hidden Cost of Success Success is one of the most celebrated ideals in modern society. From an early age, we’re taught to strive for high grades, secure prestigious jobs, earn financial wealth, and collect achievements that symbolize progress. The message is clear: success equals happiness. Yet, as countless high achievers have discovered, the pursuit of success doesn’t always guarantee the deep sense of fulfillment we crave. This phenomenon—the success paradox—highlights how chasing external milestones can sometimes leave us emptier than before.
By Aiman Shahid5 months ago in Confessions
Last Day of the College
By Samiullah The morning of the last day of college carried a strange stillness in the air. For four years, life had revolved around the same routines—waking up early, rushing to lectures, sharing tea with friends in the cafeteria, and planning futures that seemed distant. But today was different. Today, the future had arrived, and the present was slipping into memory.
By Samiullah5 months ago in Confessions
