Furqan Elahi
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Writer of quiet thoughts in a loud world.
I believe stories can heal, words can build bridges, and silence is sometimes the loudest truth. On Vocal, I write to make sense of the unseen and give voice to the unsaid.
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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 Elahi7 months ago in Psyche
Journey to Proxima Centauri
Journey to Proxima Centauri At some point in life, you’ve probably sat in a car and traveled a long road or highway—maybe from New York to Chicago to visit family, from Houston to Los Angeles, or on a vacation to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, or the scenic Pacific Northwest. The miles pass by beneath your tires as the hum of the engine blends with your favorite playlist. While cruising steadily at around 60 mph (100 km/h) on a straight interstate, you may have found yourself glancing at your GPS and asking the age-old question: “How much farther to go?”
By Furqan Elahi7 months ago in Futurism
"Born to Rise: The Legend Behind America’s Eagle"
🦅 The Bald Eagle and the Boy A legend of resilience that grew into an American symbol --- Far away, beyond any bustling city or roaring highway, cradled by pine-scented mountains, lay an almost-forgotten valley. Only one dusty road wound into the village there, and that road was more rumor than map. In this secluded pocket of the world lived a boy named Zaroon—a name that in an ancient tongue meant the dawn that follows the darkest night. Yet Zaroon felt anything but luminous.
By Furqan Elahi7 months ago in Motivation
Matter’s Mirror Image Breaks: How a Tiny 5-Percent Difference at CERN Could Explain Why the Universe Exists
Introduction — Why This Discovery Matters to Everyone Why does anything exist? If matter and antimatter were created in equal amounts during the Big Bang, they should have annihilated each other into pure light—and you, I, and every star in the night sky would never have formed. Yet the cosmos is overflowing with matter. Last spring, physicists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) experiment finally caught a glimpse of how that imbalance may have arisen: they observed the first-ever difference in the way baryonic matter and antimatter break apart.
By Furqan Elahi7 months ago in Futurism
For What Sin Was I Killed?
For What Sin Was I Killed? (An Honor Killing That Left a Nation Silent) A couple who had married for love a year and a half ago was invited by their tribe—not to share a meal, not to celebrate, but to face the final judgment passed in the name of honor. This was no ordinary gathering. It was a death sentence in disguise.
By Furqan Elahi7 months ago in Humans
From Shadows to Stardom
From Shadows to Stardom: The Untold Story of Elon Musk’s Journey to Change the World I was born in South Africa, not into comfort or privilege, but into a household where strictness and violence were a part of everyday life. While most children my age were running around, laughing in playgrounds, I was hiding in corners — not from games, but from fear. School didn’t offer any relief either. I was bullied, beaten, and often isolated. During recess, when others formed friendships and memories, I stood alone. One day, I was even thrown down a flight of stairs, a brutal incident that left me hospitalized. But I didn’t break. I didn’t quit. I absorbed every wound, every scar — and used them as bricks to build my resilience.
By Furqan Elahi7 months ago in Motivation
"What the Past Endured So You Could Be Free"
Close your eyes and imagine, just for a moment, that you were born in the year 1900. You’re born into a world still embracing the aftermath of the Industrial Revolution. The streets are filled with horse-drawn carriages, factories puff thick black smoke into the skies, and life moves slowly, governed by daylight and hard labor. There are no airplanes in the sky, no televisions, no internet. Life is simple, but also demanding. Children grow up fast, often working alongside their parents to help support the household. Society is undergoing massive transformation — inventions are reshaping industry, but poverty still hangs heavy over much of the world.
By Furqan Elahi7 months ago in History
The Psychology of a Woman — A Deep Emotional Reflection
The Psychology of a Woman — A Deep Emotional Reflection A woman — this word is not just a gender label, but an entire universe within itself. Her personality is layered like a mystery, only understandable by someone who sees with the heart and listens with the soul.
By Furqan Elahi7 months ago in Families
