Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
The Last Dance
The Last Dance The heavy red curtains swayed slightly as the final call echoed backstage. The auditorium was packed, but backstage was silent—almost holy in its stillness. The hum of anticipation from the crowd seeped through the walls, but all she could hear was her heartbeat.
By Abdul Basit6 months ago in Psyche
Shadows on the Wall: Escaping the Illusion of Truth
Shadows on the Wall: Escaping the Illusion of Truth Once upon a time, in a forgotten land, there existed a deep, dark cave hidden beneath the earth. Inside this cave, a group of people had been imprisoned since birth. They had never seen the light of day. Chained by their legs and necks, they could not move or turn their heads. All they could see was the rough, blank wall in front of them.
By Furqan Elahi6 months ago in Psyche
“He Told Me I Was Too Broken to Be Loved—So I Made It My Mission to Prove Him Wrong”
I remember the exact moment the words left his mouth. We were standing in the living room of the apartment we had shared for nearly two years. It was supposed to be just another fight — one of many that week — but this time, he didn’t hold back. He looked me dead in the eyes, as if what he was about to say would somehow free him of responsibility.
By Soul Drafts6 months ago in Psyche
Overcome Anxiety
Anxiety is a common yet complex emotional experience that affects millions of people across the globe. It can be triggered by daily stress, major life transitions, unresolved trauma, or even seemingly minor challenges. For some, anxiety becomes a constant companion interfering with work, relationships, health, and overall quality of life.
By Family Psychology Place6 months ago in Psyche
The Loneliness of Always Being Online
The Loneliness of Always Being Online There’s a moment—quiet, imperceptible—when the blue light of your screen becomes the only light in the room. It could be 2:00 AM, or 4:00 in the afternoon; the clock loses meaning when you're always connected. The feed scrolls endlessly, a stream of opinions, selfies, celebrations, rage, and humor. You like, you comment, you share, but your fingers feel cold, and your chest feels a little hollow. You are surrounded by people, yet deeply, stubbornly alone.
By Huzaifa Dzine6 months ago in Psyche
What If We're All Just Characters in Someone's Draft Folder?
What If We're All Just Characters in Someone's Draft Folder? Somewhere, beyond the veil of our observable reality, maybe beyond space and time as we understand them, imagine this: a cluttered desktop screen, a blinking cursor, a folder titled "Drafts". In it, thousands—maybe millions—of half-written stories, fragmented characters, speculative worlds. And what if we—you, me, your dog, the man who delivers your mail, the quiet girl who always sits in the corner at lunch—are all part of one of these drafts? Not final products. Not finished novels. Just characters in someone’s work-in-progress. A cosmic draft.
By Huzaifa Dzine6 months ago in Psyche
Jim Morrison was right, people are strange!
Jim Morrison was right, people are strange! What is it about humans that we seem to “want” to attract drama into our lives?! Feelings of animosity are never enjoyable so why on earth do we so often not only entertain them but willingly attract them into our sphere of being?!
By Feral La Femme6 months ago in Psyche
Mentality: The Flight Beyond the Wound
The sky was a quiet battlefield that morning—clouds thick with the weight of storm and silence. Wind rustled with whispers, not yet fierce, but not forgiving either. Upon a single taut wire strung between two crooked poles, a hawk perched—majestic, wounded, and still.
By The Pen of Farooq 6 months ago in Psyche
Effective Ways to Overcome Anxiety Today
Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily life? Anxiety can be tough, but there are ways to relieve it. You don't have to let anxiety control you. By learning to calm your mind and body, you can reduce anxiety and take back control.
By Shoaib Afridi6 months ago in Psyche
