Kamran Alam
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"Kamran Alam: Karachi-based Digital Marketing & Content Writer. Crafting captivating narratives and driving online success. Let's elevate your brand's online presence together!"
Stories (97/0)
The Tome
In the Bibliotheca Sericatus, a scholar named Cassandra is searching for a tome that has eluded her. As she ventures deeper into the library, she encounters a mysterious mural that reveals a panorama of enigmatic scenes from ancient texts, explorers, and sorcerers consumed by forbidden magic. One scene depicts a twisted beast with eyes that bore into Cassandra's soul, as if it were her hunter. The faces of these creatures were frozen in time, twisted by fascination, determination, and terror.
By Kamran Alamabout 21 hours ago in Horror
“The Residue Burn”
Grazer's Knoll is a picturesque small town in the Sacramento Valley, with strong and stoic men and lovingly stern and powerful women. The sewing circles of the town run the show. Kenny, the youngest of four, was well-behaved and never complained about his studies or siblings. His two older brothers and sister were all in their teens, and they pretended to fear their father. However, the real heavyweight of the family was the mother, who spoke with an eerie calm tone when things got serious.
By Kamran Alamabout 21 hours ago in Horror
“DREAM DEMON DUELS”
Tre, a paralyzed man, wakes up in his chair and is greeted by his embodied insomnia, sleep paralysis demon, and shadow and umbra. He tries to distract Tre by stealing food from the fridge and consuming Oreos. Tre returns to his room and cleans up, but finds a mess in the kitchen. His older cousin Chase visits and they discuss their rager in the house.
By Kamran Alama day ago in Horror
Witches Get Stitches
In a small teahouse, Mona Heptinstall, a young schoolgirl, finds solace in the company of other women. She enters the shop, feeling safe and comfortable in the atmosphere. The aroma of the teahouse is exotic and familiar, with steam wafting from the rims of mugs. The walls are filled with posters and flags, symbolizing flowers, plants, animals, and female friendship.
By Kamran Alam2 days ago in Horror
“No Turning Back ”
Norman, a man with a pathological compulsion to keep going forward, is driving on a desolate stretch of open road. He is reminded of a news story about arrows painted on the road leading to a dead body, and the idea of cults and cannibals among the trees. He wonders if there is a town in this direction, but he continues forward, driven by the gas needle.
By Kamran Alam6 days ago in Horror
Asleep & Dreaming In Watsonville
The narrator is getting too old for his gray beard and fights for it. He fought a gangster for cigarettes behind the overflowing dumpster of an old mini-mart, and he swung hard to smoke. He broke his knuckle and pushed him into the pile of shit. He stomped down on his broken face, cut open, and felt the iron taste of blood in his mouth. He almost got comfortable with the tearing bags and fluffy-like pillows. Eyelids got heavy, and he wish for a drink more than anything now.
By Kamran Alam6 days ago in Horror
The Eyes
The narrator is rushing to get a job interview, but is startled by a knock on the door and finds no one on their stoop. They find a mismatched looking amulet with a large purple-green stone encased in gold and a torn-out notebook paper with a message: "Your gonne need this." They wrap the chain around their fingers and walk towards downtown, taking advantage of the cool autumn breeze.
By Kamran Alam8 days ago in Horror
“The Unbecoming of Belinda Blackwell”
Belinda Blackwell is a woman who finds solace in her husband's chest, as he had not been expecting her or her father. Her father's illness required open schedules from his children, and she had to return early to him. When Oscar arrived early, Belinda decided to bid her brother and father farewell and return home.
By Kamran Alam15 days ago in Horror
Safe and Sound Safe and Sound
At 7.15 a.m., Grace goes downstairs to her phone, which is fully charged and removed the cable. She checks for messages from her mother, Sarah, and Rich, who have not heard from her in ages. She asks if he had a good weekend and sends 23.03 yesterday. She is in bed by 10 and forgets to come downstairs. She sleepwalks again and gets regular now. She sees a doctor and is relieved that Rich is fine.
By Kamran Alam15 days ago in Horror
The selfie of Dorian Gray
Dorian Gray, a 25-year-old bachelor of the Brighton gay scene, is a man who has always been drawn to beauty and self-love. He takes a selfie at a barstool in the Poison Ivy, where he enjoys a margarita and a phone. The moment he takes the selfie, he realizes that it is the face itself that makes it so exquisite.
By Kamran Alam15 days ago in Horror
Do flamethrowers belong in the library?
The librarian is searching for a lost person in the library, and she is not alone in her search. She has help from the Watchers and Listeners of the shelves, who help her find the scent. However, today, the librarian's search has exceeded more than an hour, pushing it further.
By Kamran Alam17 days ago in Horror
What Lies Beneath
In the summer of 1972, Pam and Barb were planning a road trip to Frisco Bay, Georgia. They bought a '58 VW van, Old Orange, which had been previously owned by someone else. However, they realized that the air hose needed to cool the engine, so they turned right towards Dallas. The van had minor quirks, such as the radio only working in third and fourth gear and windshield wipers only going one way. Pam was the designated pusher for the starter, which showed remarkable good taste for a starter.
By Kamran Alam17 days ago in Horror