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.'

The Double-Edged Blade of Brilliance
The Double-Edged Blade of Brilliance There’s a kind of brilliance that shines too brightly—so sharp it dazzles and blinds, so quick it leaves others stumbling in its wake. We often idolize intelligence and wit, praising those who can outthink, outmaneuver, and out-speak anyone in the room. But there’s a hidden edge to that cleverness—a blade that, if not handled with care, cuts not just those around it, but the one who wields it.
By Kazi Mirajul Islam10 months ago in Families
The Words I Never Said
The Words I Never Said is a poignant and emotional story about unspoken love, quiet longing, and the ache of missed chances. The narrator, a shy and observant writer, reflects on a high school connection with Julian—someone vibrant, kind, and seemingly out of reach. A chance encounter during a rainy afternoon sparked a gentle bond between them, but the narrator never found the courage to confess their feelings.
By Kazi Mirajul Islam10 months ago in Families
Love, Rewritten in the Downpour
In Love, Rewritten in the Downpour, a gentle rain becomes the backdrop for an emotional reunion between two former lovers who once shared a deep connection, only to be pulled apart by life’s diverging paths. Nora, now the quiet owner of a cozy bookstore, is startled when Julian—her long-lost love—walks back into her life after ten years. Their meeting is unexpected but feels inevitable, as if the storm outside had summoned something unresolved between them.
By Kazi Mirajul Islam10 months ago in Families
The Love That Waited. AI-Generated.
Claire Montgomery had lived in the same white cottage with blue shutters for nearly 30 years. Widowed in her late fifties, she had carved a quiet, content rhythm out of the silence that followed: morning walks with her dog Max, tending to her vibrant garden, watercolor painting on rainy afternoons, and weekend calls with her daughter, Emily. Love, she believed, had come and gone in her life—beautiful, imperfect, and complete.
By Tim Murphy10 months ago in Families
The Ripple Effect on Families: What Happens When Women Suffer?
When my cousin's wife Achol's phone number flashed up on my screen at 7:28 a.m., I knew something was wrong. She never called before 9am, she is a mother of five under 10, and mornings in her house are an Olympic event. I braced myself, and sure enough, the line opened to a staccato lullaby of children shrieking, the toaster popping, and Achol's breathless voice:
By Majok Wutchok10 months ago in Families
Caught a glimpse
“You are searching again! What is it? Is it important? Where did you keep it? O-M-G, I have told him not to remove the sticky notes from the walls a million times,” BinduMa fretted.
By Parvathi J10 months ago in Families
Respect is Earned, Not Demanded
I used to think that being a parent meant having all the power. That old idea that kids should follow the rules because, well, they're kids and we're the adults.
By Fathi Jalil10 months ago in Families
One Poem, One Truth
One Poem, One Truth A Midnight Gathering of Words and Wounds Bright yellow, slapped onto the town bulletin board between a lost cat poster and a flyer for a garage sale that had already happened.
By Kazi Mirajul Islam10 months ago in Families
Mother: The First Name of Love
Mother: The First Name of Love A heartfelt tribute to the woman whose love begins before we even open our eyes. The evening sky was painted with hues of orange and pink, as if nature itself was softening the world for the quiet tears of a young man sitting on the park bench. A worn-out letter trembled in his hands. His name was Ayaan, and the letter was from his mother.
By skkhan10 months ago in Families
The Contract
When Marcus met Eliza, it wasn’t love. It wasn’t even lust. It was strategy. She walked into the lounge like she owned the city—elegant, sharp, with that kind of wealth that spoke softly but moved mountains. She ordered a drink he couldn’t pronounce and sat at the bar beside him like fate was playing poker with loaded dice.
By Nnamdi Oji 10 months ago in Families
One Day Ends, Love Begins
There are moments in life when the end of something marks the beginning of something even more beautiful. Sometimes, all it takes is the closing of one chapter for the heart to open to a new one. This is the story of a day that ended—not just in time, but in emotion, in familiarity, and in comfort—and how in that very ending, love quietly took its first breath.
By Niranjon Chandra Roy10 months ago in Families
Hooked, Hustling, and Healing: Inside the Minds of Gen Z in 2025. AI-Generated.
Hooked, Hustling, and Healing: Inside the Minds of Gen Z in 2025 As we enter 2025, knowing what Gen Z thinks is key. This group has its own way of doing things, thanks to the world they live in.
By Junayed Ahmed10 months ago in Families