fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about our family dynamics, traditions, and if there's such thing as a 'perfect family.'
Dear Brother
Have you ever had someone in your life who’s always been there—but you rarely told them how much they meant to you? Maybe because you thought there would always be time. Maybe because, deep down, you thought they already knew. This is a letter for the brother I grew up with… the boy who shared my childhood, fought over silly things, laughed at midnight jokes, and silently protected me more times than I can count. If you’ve ever had a brother—by blood or bond—this story might feel like yours too.
By FAIZAN AFRIDI8 months ago in Families
When Paradise Turns Deadly: A Kerala Family's Kenyan Nightmare
The WhatsApp messages started like they always do. Excited emojis. Photos of packed suitcases. "Finally leaving Qatar for our Eid holiday!" The kind of messages that make you smile when you see them in family groups, especially when you know how hard these expatriate families work to afford these precious moments together.
By Fathima Haniffa8 months ago in Families
Growing Up with a Parent in Prison
When I was seven, my dad stopped coming home. There was no explanation that made sense at the time. One day he was there, sitting on the worn couch with his usual cup of tea and half-smile, and the next, he was just... gone.
By Muhammad Sabeel8 months ago in Families
the triple threat of the ages
On the biggest fight night of the year the fireworks go off and the music is banging as the hype packages are shown for the bigger matches and then it gets to the main events hype package- 2 titles and a carrer on the line. Everyone knows whats at stake.its winner takes all. tlyer's title is on the line. zeke's title is on the line. jason's career is on the line. However its bigger then that and we’re reminded of that. tlyer was a harden gang member and made his way out of that life and now he thinks earned respect. zeke has always had everything handed to him due to his familys name and he’s been able to achicne whatever he wanted and he declares himself as the best of all time. jason came from nothing and he eanred each step up the ladder and felt each step down the ladder. One has a darkside unlike any. One has a ego unlike any. One has a heart unlike any.
By josh napper8 months ago in Families
Blood is Thicker Than Water
Blood is Thicker Than Water They were born three minutes apart, howling into the world like they already had something to prove. Jake and Tommy Miller — twin brothers with matching green eyes and opposite hearts. Where Jake was fire, Tommy was stone. Jake wanted out. Tommy held on.
By Marie381Uk 8 months ago in Families
Why Do We Miss Someone Who Hurt Us Deeply — and Whom We Now Despise?
When Missing Someone Doesn’t Make Sense It’s one of the most painful emotional contradictions: missing someone you know hurt you. Someone who broke you, disrespected you, maybe even shattered your sense of self. You’ve grown to despise them, lost all respect — yet… you still miss them.
By Manal shwqy8 months ago in Families
Why Do People Who Love Deeply Always End Up Hurt?
The Cost of Loving with Your Whole Heart Love is one of the most profound and transformative experiences a person can have. It touches the soul, connects hearts, and gives life new meaning. But those who love deeply often find themselves facing the heaviest heartbreaks. It's a pattern that repeats across stories, cultures, and personal lives. Why does it seem like those who give the most, feel the most pain?
By Manal shwqy8 months ago in Families
Linia's "The Invisible Wall"
All parents want their children to grow up healthy and happy. They work day and night to overcome life's challenges, just to give their children a bright future. However, in this tireless effort, some small mistakes may turn into serious problems and unknowingly cast an invisible shadow on the child's physical and mental development. This shadow will eventually solidify into an invisible wall, subtly cutting off the child's path to a truly healthy and fulfilling life.
By MD. REZUAN HOSSEN8 months ago in Families
The Spirit of Eid ul-Adha
The first light of dawn filtered gently through the curtains, casting a soft glow across the living room floor. In the quiet of the morning, Amina sat near the window, wrapped in her late father’s old shawl. It still carried a faint trace of his scent—oud and rose water. She held a cup of tea close, but her hands trembled slightly, not from the heat—but from the weight of memory.
By The Manatwal Khan8 months ago in Families
