Zulqarnain Haider
Bio
I write short stories and poetry. I hope you find yourself in between the spaces of my words.
Stories (121/0)
The Last Petal
She watched as the last petal fell from the rose. It had been a gift from her lover, a symbol of his undying love. But now, as the final petal fluttered to the ground, so too did her hope for their future together. She knew it was time to move on, to let go of the past and embrace the unknown. With a deep breath, she turned and walked away, leaving the rose and her memories behind.
By Zulqarnain Haider12 months ago in Fiction
The Last Seed
In a world ravaged by drought and famine, a lone seed holds the key to hope. Passed down for generations, it's the last of its kind. With trembling hands, a young girl plants it in the dry, barren soil. Every day she tends to it, praying for a miracle. Weeks pass, and the seed sprouts, a single green stem reaching for the sky. With tears in her eyes, the girl knows her people will survive. They'll have food, water, and a future. The last seed has given them everything they need to thrive.
By Zulqarnain Haider12 months ago in Fiction
My Encounter with a Stranger on a Train
As human beings, we encounter countless individuals throughout our lives, some of whom may leave a lasting impact on us. However, it's often the small, seemingly insignificant moments that have the most profound effect on our lives. In my case, one such moment occurred during a train journey that I took a few years ago.
By Zulqarnain Haiderabout a year ago in Humans
Passing Ships
It was a sunny afternoon in the summer of 2017 when I took a walk along the pier. As I strolled, I noticed two ships in the distance, both heading in opposite directions. One was a large cargo ship, slowly making its way out to sea, while the other was a small sailboat, gracefully gliding towards the shore.
By Zulqarnain Haiderabout a year ago in Journal
A Small Moment that Changed My Life Forever
Life is a collection of moments, big and small, that come together to make us who we are. Some moments are more significant than others, and these are the moments that often have the most profound impact on our lives. For me, one of these moments happened when I was just a teenager, and it changed my life forever.
By Zulqarnain Haiderabout a year ago in Lifehack
Passing Ships
Have you ever felt like your life is a series of missed connections? The people you meet and the opportunities that pass you by seem to be just out of reach, leaving you wondering what could have been. While it may seem like a coincidence or bad luck, the reality is that missed connections can have a significant impact on your life. In this article, we'll explore what missed connections are, how they can affect your life, and what you can do to make sure you don't miss out on important opportunities.
By Zulqarnain Haiderabout a year ago in Serve
The Ships That Passed in the Night
As the sun set over the calm waters of the Pacific, two ships passed each other in the middle of the ocean. On one ship, a cargo vessel bound for Japan, the crew bustled about their work, loading and unloading containers of goods. On the other ship, a luxury yacht owned by a wealthy businessman, the passengers lounged on deck, sipping cocktails and enjoying the beautiful sunset.
By Zulqarnain Haiderabout a year ago in Geeks
The Land of Promise
As a child, Ibrahim had always heard stories of the Land of Promise - a place where his ancestors had lived for centuries, a land where the olive trees grew tall and the sun shone bright. But for Ibrahim, that land was nothing more than a distant dream, a place he could never reach.
By Zulqarnain Haiderabout a year ago in Poets
