humanity

For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.

The Bench by the Sea
Every morning, before the sun rose, Rahim walked down to the small bench overlooking the sea. It was old — wooden, cracked, and half-covered in salt stains. But it was their bench.
By M.Farooq3 months ago in Humans
The Window Between Us
Every evening, Mr. Kareem sat by his window with a cup of tea. He watched the street below — the narrow alleyway filled with vendors, children, and voices echoing between old brick walls.
By M.Farooq3 months ago in Humans
The Sound of Rain
The rain had been falling since dawn. Fatima watched it from the bus window — long silver lines running down the glass, blurring the world outside. Her hands were wrapped around a paper cup of tea that had already gone cold.
By M.Farooq3 months ago in Humans
“The Price of Neglect: A Doctor’s Wake-Up Call”. AI-Generated.
In the heart of a bustling American city, Dr. James Carter was known for two things: his medical skill and his wealth. His private clinic in an upscale neighborhood attracted patients from all over the city, each willing to pay premium fees for what they believed was the best treatment money could buy.
By Ishaq khan3 months ago in Humans
What 8 Factors Determine How Long Suboxone Blocks Opiates. AI-Generated.
Recovery is never a one-size-fits-all journey. If you’ve started Suboxone treatment or are thinking about it, you’ve probably asked how long it blocks the effects of opiates. The truth is, the answer depends on several personal and medical factors. Everyone’s body works differently, and understanding those differences helps you set clear expectations for your treatment.
By Jordyn Mastrodomenico3 months ago in Humans
Right-Handed Adultery . Honorable Mention in Maps of the Self Challenge. Content Warning.
There I go again, betraying your trust. The shame is a choking fog. I swear up and down that this is the last time, but I know the lie by its face- a smirking, arrogant visage.
By Thomas Speer3 months ago in Humans
Fiction as Fast Fashion
Once upon a time, self-publishing was a wonderland. It was the promise that anyone who had a story could bring it to light. The dream was to wrench open the gates that were slammed shut by publishers. It was meant to give voice to those who were deemed “not enough” by the literary elites, not because of the quality of their voice and their writing, but because of their circumstances.
By Autumn Stew3 months ago in Humans
SoftlyWished Brings Smiles
In today’s fast-moving digital world, most messages are typed, sent, and forgotten within seconds. But behind every text and emoji, there’s still a desire for something real — a way to make people feel truly appreciated. That’s exactly why SoftlyWished was created ,to bring warmth back into digital communication through personalized video wishes made with heart. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, anniversary, graduation, or a simple thank-you, SoftlyWished turns your kind words into an emotional, professional-quality video. Each wish is made with care, designed to make someone smile and feel special.
By SoftlyWished3 months ago in Humans
The Broken Bridge – A Story About Never Giving Up. AI-Generated.
There was once a young man named Amir, who lived in a small mountain village cut off from the rest of the world by a wild, fast-flowing river. Every morning, villagers would stand on its edge, waiting for the current to calm so they could cross to the nearby city to buy supplies or visit family. The old wooden boats often sank, and sometimes, people never made it back.
By Dua Shehroz3 months ago in Humans
The Sound of Morning
The alarm buzzed, sharp and relentless. Arjun groaned, reaching for his phone. Another day, another rush. The same crowded train, the same endless meetings, the same noise that filled his head before he even stepped out the door.
By M.Farooq3 months ago in Humans
The Quiet Between Us
There was a man who lived in a city that never slept. Every morning, he woke to the sound of car horns and construction drills, the buzz of phones, and the hum of news he didn’t want to hear.
By M.Farooq3 months ago in Humans
The Geometry of Waiting
I’ve always hated waiting. Not the two-minute kind of impatience when a kettle boils or a page loads, but the deep, existential kind you find in airport terminals, DMV lines, or, worst of all, a hospital lobby. It’s the time that has no clock, a duration measured only by the erosion of my own resolve. In those liminal spaces, you are stripped down to nothing but anticipation and regret. Yet, it was in the echoing, cathedral-like concourse of Grand Central Terminal, during a three-hour layover I hadn’t planned for, that I learned to appreciate its strange, quiet geometry.
By Murad Ali Shah3 months ago in Humans