Microfiction
"ChronoSphere: Threads of Time"
In the year 2150, the scientific world held its breath as Dr. Ava Reynolds, a renowned and brilliant scientist, stepped onto the grand stage to unveil her latest creation—the ChronoSphere. It was a device that promised to reshape our understanding of time itself. With the world's attention fixed upon her, Dr. Reynolds confidently set the ChronoSphere's coordinates to the year 2025, programming it to return within forty seconds. The atmosphere crackled with anticipation as the countdown began.
By Srivatsan A3 years ago in Fiction
Whispers of Zaqqaq al-Jinn. Content Warning.
In our modern era, with the advancement of construction, urbanization, scientific progress, increased education and literacy rates, and the rejection of superstitions and the supernatural, the stories of genies and magical beings have become strange and rare, with few believers and believers in their existence. However, as a native of Damascus, born and raised there for many years, the stories I heard from my father, grandfather, and their peers about astonishing supernatural events involving genies, especially the stories of the "Zaqqaq al-Jinn" alley, instilled a genuine sense of fear. I often wondered to myself, are these stories really true?
By jean russu3 years ago in Fiction
A Thousand and One Nights: The Enduring Legacy of Shahryar's Transformation
Dear reader, we have reached the final chapter of our extraordinary journey through The Thousand and One Nights. In this epilogue, we find ourselves reflecting on the profound impact of King Shahryar's transformation and the legacy it has left upon the kingdom. The tales woven by Scheherazade have become more than mere stories—they have become a guiding light, illuminating the path toward empathy, justice, and personal growth. The people of the kingdom, inspired by the king's remarkable journey, have embraced these values and embarked on their own paths of transformation. The tales of Shahryar's redemption are shared far and wide, spreading like wildfire, and instilling a sense of hope and possibility in the hearts of all who hear them.
By Theen Bathusha3 years ago in Fiction
Final Bombs (For Now). Content Warning.
Fifteen of the nineteen hijackers were from Saudi Arabia. While Iran was vociferous in the denunciation of America, Saudis thought about the demise of the United States. They got bombed, anyway. The nuclear clouds over Riyadh and Jeddah the message that the hellfire had finally reached the so-called ally of America.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
Two Bombs. Content Warning.
The nuclear bombs over Moscow and St. Petersburg suggested that the war was over. In fact, it solidified it. The going back and forth with missiles and small arms fire ceased as the world stood stunned at the fact that the bombs had been dropped on the legendary cities.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
