Adventure
Unlearning Who I Thought I Had to Be
For most of my life, I believed I knew exactly who I was supposed to be. At least, that’s what I told myself. Growing up in a small town, with its quiet streets and sharp opinions, the expectations felt like a heavy cloak draped over my shoulders from the moment I could remember.
By Haris Raheemabout a year ago in Fiction
A Letter to the Father Who Left
Dear Dad, I don’t know how to begin this letter. It feels strange even calling you “Dad.” The word feels foreign in my mouth, like a name I was never meant to say. But here I am, writing to you after all these years—years that have shaped me, scarred me, and, strangely enough, strengthened me.
By Haris Raheemabout a year ago in Fiction
The Day Everything Changed
It was a quiet Tuesday morning in the small town of Maplewood. The sun peeked through the blinds of the Carter family’s modest home, casting warm streaks of gold across the hardwood floor. Everything about the day started just like any other — coffee brewing in the kitchen, birds chirping outside, and the faint sound of a local radio station humming in the background.
By Haris Raheemabout a year ago in Fiction
Three Little Fools and the House That Never Stood
✦ The Story: Once, not too long ago, there were three little fools. Not the kind of fools you mock. These were kind fools—hopeful, creative, maybe a bit too optimistic. Armed with laptops, ambition, and unpaid rent notices, they tried to make it on their own terms.
By Saeed Ullah about a year ago in Fiction
A View From the Lake
This morning is glorious like every other one at the lake. The view from up here is just amazing. Floating on the air above the little boat that thinks it can. The bright orange and yellow of my parasail cuts through the blue sky like a warm knife through butter.
By Barbara Gode Wilesabout a year ago in Fiction
Big Horns, Bigger Lesson
Farmer Fred had just made an exciting new purchase for his farm — a young, strong, and remarkably large bull. He proudly named him Bill. With powerful legs, a broad chest, and two magnificent horns that curled gracefully from his head, Bill was an impressive sight.
By Junaid Shahid about a year ago in Fiction
Leveling Up in Virtual Shadows
Evan sat alone in his dimly lit room, the glow of his computer screen casting long shadows across the walls. Outside, the city thrummed with life—cars honking, distant chatter, the occasional bark of a dog—but inside, it was silent except for the steady hum of his rig. Tonight was another night spent in the world of Eldoria Online, a sprawling virtual reality MMORPG where thousands of players fought, traded, and forged alliances.
By Haris Raheemabout a year ago in Fiction
