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 (102/0)
“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 Alam2 months 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 Alam2 months 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 Alam2 months 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 Alam2 months 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 Alam2 months ago in Horror
“The Soul”
Adonis, a small boy named for the winter he was born in, was playing in a dry, dusty brook. His boisterous attitude was often attributed to his father, who had spent years at home while injured, rubbing off on his son. Adonis studied the river rocks and imagined himself covered in armor, wielding a sword against his enemies. A voice shot out from behind him, asking about his knightly charm. Adonis turned to a girl, Abbie, who knew Adonis liked her and tormented him for it.
By Kamran Alam3 months ago in Horror
The Mask of Erlik
The account was discovered after the disappearance of two researchers in Northern Russia, Dr. Daniel Moore and Tim, who were on a research expedition to search for signs of climate change in the Arctic. Syndassko, a small settlement of about 500 people, serves as their final checkpoint before going offline for a month. About half of the villagers are Russian, while the other half are indigenous Siberian. They stay at the only inn and pub, and plan to set out early in the morning to head further into the peninsula.
By Kamran Alam3 months ago in Horror
“A Murder of a Man Named Fish”
The Heckle & Jeckle Comedy Club, once a hub for laughter, now rhythmically pulsates with blue and red police lights. Officer Martinez grunts, "Looks like murder," as he lit the cigarette between his teeth. Beatrice Bevs recounts the night's events, recalling the atmosphere at the club, which was rich with the rhythmic clinking of glasses and laughter. Fiona Flickerwick, the club's resident stand-up comedic firecracker, ended her set with a unique takedown of her pet ferret that had everyone in the room cracking up.
By Kamran Alam3 months ago in Horror
“Mud or blood?”
In 1978, Roger led a World Nature Exploration party through the Amazon jungle to search for the famous Bootah River canyon, one of the last untouched wildernesses on the planet. The group arrived at the port and packed their boats for the journey, which was a heavy-duty wooden boat with flat bottoms. They were warned by an old local fisherman about the many waterfalls along the Bootah River and the Spirit Walkers who lived in the mountains.
By Kamran Alam3 months ago in Horror
The Shadow Taker
After the Antarctic Treaty of December 1959, 12 countries, including Norway and Britain, united to work together scientifically in Antarctica. In 1956, the British established Halley Research Station to study the Earth's atmosphere. A team of six British explorers, led by Captain Sterling, were assigned to investigate the disappearance of Captain Flynn and his four men who had worked since 1956 at the Halley Station of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).
By Kamran Alam3 months ago in Horror
“KILLER IN THE WILLOWS”
The text describes a woman who becomes a murderer after shooting someone dead in the willows. She disappears into the willows to wash off any blood that spattered onto her clothing, and the willows are thickly interlaced with an overpowering smell, acrid and watery. The stream flows through and among them, and she washes her hands, face, and elbows as she pushes her way through the restraining arms of willows wherever she can find a gap.
By Kamran Alam3 months ago in History