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The Wild Boy
The Wild Boy While chasing monkeys, we unknowingly entered deep into a dense forest. The monkeys were hanging from tree branches, leaping from one tree to another, and running swiftly, while we ran after them. We had heard many stories about the mischief of monkeys, but that day they truly played a trick on us.
By Sudais Zakwan11 days ago in Fiction
The Pigeon Fancier
“Some people play cricket, some read books. I fly pigeons.” Nadeem had been deeply attached to pigeons since childhood. As soon as he returned from school, he would rush up to the rooftop. When dozens of pigeons took flight from the roof of his four-storey house, his neck would stiffen with pride. His grandmother tried many times to make him understand that pigeon flying was a waste of time and cruelty to birds, but Nadeem never agreed. He always argued that it was merely his hobby.
By Sudais Zakwan11 days ago in Fiction
The Clever Donkey
The Clever Donkey The king of the jungle, the mighty lion, stood beneath a rocky ledge near a spring, peering through dense bushes at a vast field of ripening rice swaying in the distance. Far away, under a tree, he noticed something moving. Rubbing his eyes with his paws, the lion looked again. It was indeed a black deer. The lion had been hungry since nightfall. Just imagining the taste of the deer’s tender meat made his mouth water. Like a skilled hunter, he advanced toward the deer, using the bushes as cover.
By Sudais Zakwan11 days ago in Fiction
Bad Company
Aamir had a habit of listening to his mother’s advice with one ear and letting it pass out of the other. No matter how sincerely she tried to guide him, he paid little attention. The entire family was deeply troubled by his behavior. Whatever little savings the household had, Aamir wasted them on his addiction and unhealthy habits.
By Sudais Zakwan11 days ago in Fiction
The Mysterious Valley
The Mysterious Valley – Story Number 2872 Yasir, Adil, Fahad, and Umar were four close friends who shared a strong passion for adventure and exploration. They were always eager to discover new places and experience thrilling situations. Ordinary routines bored them, and they often dreamed of doing something extraordinary that others would talk about for years.
By Sudais Zakwan11 days ago in Horror
From Supermarket to Splendor: AI Revives Discount Rack Plants. AI-Generated.
We’ve all seen them: the lonely foliage on the clearance rack, marked down for a few drooping leaves or a less-than-perfect appearance. Bringing home a discounted plant can feel like a rescue mission—a chance to give a living thing a second life. But that initial hope often fades into uncertainty. What’s wrong with it? Is it thirsty, drowned, or sick? Traditional guesswork can lead to more stress for both you and the plant.
By Emma Wallace11 days ago in Earth
Unlocking Solomon’s Secrets. Content Warning.
The Gateway to Hidden Knowledge Human curiosity has consistently sought ways to access realms beyond ordinary perception. Civilizations across the world have constructed elaborate systems of ritual, symbol, and storytelling to explain the invisible forces believed to shape daily life. In this quest, magic, mysticism, and esoteric practice have functioned as bridges between material reality and imagined or spiritual worlds. Among the many texts produced to codify these efforts, The Greater Key of Solomon and The Lesser Key of Solomon occupy a unique place. These grimoires, attributed to the biblical King Solomon, have achieved enduring influence because they articulate a complex, structured approach to unseen forces, blending ritual, cosmology, and hierarchies of spiritual entities.
By Marcus Hedare11 days ago in BookClub
One Hard Thing. Top Story - January 2026.
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: You have the number, you know your schedule- you’ve even picked out the perfect day and time to make this appointment. Shoot, you’ve even picked out alternative days and times just in case their schedules can’t accommodate you!
By Taylor Rigsby11 days ago in Motivation
