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The Night the Streetlights Went Out on Willow Lane
No one on Willow Lane noticed the exact moment the streetlights went out. One minute the neighborhood was washed in its usual soft amber glow, and the next, the entire street slipped quietly into darkness — not dramatic, not sudden, just… gone. Like someone had dimmed the world with a remote.
By Thomas McCorry13 days ago in Fiction
The Theft of Three Hundred Thousand Rupees
The Theft of Three Hundred Thousand Rupees (Article No. 1427) Bano and Shehla, the sisters of Mansoor and Munir Shami, studied at Tower House Grammar School, a private institution run by Begum Nayab, who was both its owner and principal. She was known as a kind, intelligent, and principled woman. Her school, which offered education from playground to matriculation, had an excellent reputation. Parents from far-off areas sent their children there because of its strong discipline and high academic standards.
By Sudais Zakwan13 days ago in Art
The Deeds of Mullah Nasiruddin
The Deeds of Mullah Nasiruddin (Article No. 1270) Mullah Nasiruddin is a name that almost everyone has heard. His stories are famous across cultures for their humor, wisdom, and clever twists. Although he appeared simple and playful, Mullah Nasiruddin possessed sharp intelligence and deep insight. His actions often carried hidden lessons that made people laugh first and think later. The following incidents from his life highlight his wit, presence of mind, and moral intelligence.
By Sudais Zakwan13 days ago in History
Council Moves to Block Holidaymakers Parking Near Airport. AI-Generated.
As air travel continues to rebound after years of disruption, airports across the world are once again facing a familiar problem: congestion caused by holidaymakers looking for cheap or free parking. In response, a local council has announced new measures to block tourists from parking near the airport, a move that has sparked debate among residents, travelers, and business owners alike.
By Ayesha Lashari13 days ago in The Swamp
Trump Backs Down Over Tariffs and Greenland.
Trump caused panic, worry, anger, and frustration when he threatened his European partners with tariffs because they would not support him in his plan to take over Greenland. Trump wanted to buy Greenland from Denmark, or he would use force, or so it seemed to take it. Trump threatened his opponents with 10% tariffs if they did not acquiesce to his Greenland adventure, or should that be misadventure? These were to start from 1 February and would rise to 25% if those nations that opposed him did not give in.
By Nicholas Bishop13 days ago in The Swamp
The Wise Rooster
The Wise Rooster “You are fortunate,” the ox said to the donkey, “because I plow the fields all day while you live in comfort.” The donkey replied, “If you listen to me, you too can find peace. Pretend to be sick tomorrow while working, and the owner will not make you work.”
By Sudais Zakwan13 days ago in Families
The King and the Servant
The Master and the Servant (Writing No. 1992) “I am fortunate to have a wise servant like you.” Once upon a time in China, there lived a wealthy but foolish man named Ping Sun. Although he had plenty of money and lived a comfortable life, wisdom was something he lacked. He had a servant named Poushih, who, surprisingly, often behaved in an even more foolish manner than his master. Because of this strange pairing, their lives were filled with unusual and humorous incidents.
By Sudais Zakwan13 days ago in Motivation
Company Fined £433,000 After Machine Crash Leaves Worker with Life-Changing Injuries. AI-Generated.
A packaging firm has been fined a substantial £433,333 after a worker at its Scottish facility suffered a severe skull fracture and permanent life-altering injuries when a heavy machine fell on him in an incident that authorities described as “entirely preventable.” �
By Ayesha Lashari13 days ago in The Swamp
