Hasnain Shah
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"I write about the little things that shape our big moments—stories that inspire, spark curiosity, and sometimes just make you smile. If you’re here, you probably love words as much as I do—so welcome, and let’s explore together."
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The House That Rents You
The House That Rents You By Hasnain Shah When Emily first saw the listing, she thought it had to be a scam. “Two bedrooms, big kitchen, backyard, all utilities included—eight hundred a month?” she read aloud, blinking at her laptop screen.
By Hasnain Shah5 months ago in Horror
Books My Grandmother Hid From Me
Books My Grandmother Hid From Me By Hasnain Shah When I was nine, I discovered the secret place where my grandmother kept the books she didn’t want me to read. It was not in the attic, not under a loose floorboard, but in a locked wooden trunk at the end of her bed. The trunk was heavy, carved with vines and flowers, and I always thought it held quilts or maybe old letters. But one afternoon, when she had gone to visit a neighbor and left her bedroom window open to the breeze, I found the key still in the lock.
By Hasnain Shah5 months ago in BookClub
The Science of Why We Love Stories
The Science of Why We Love Stories By Hasnain Shah Why do stories matter so much to us? Think about it: every culture on Earth, no matter how old or how isolated, has stories. From cave paintings in Lascaux to TikTok videos today, humans have always been obsessed with telling and listening. It isn’t just entertainment. Neuroscience and psychology suggest that storytelling is hardwired into our brains.
By Hasnain Shah5 months ago in Writers
When Silence Speaks Louder: Navigating Friendships That Fade
When Silence Speaks Louder: Navigating Friendships That Fade By Hasnain Shah Friendships rarely end with a slam of the door. More often, they dissolve quietly, like sand slipping through our fingers when we weren’t paying attention. The last message left on “read,” the coffee dates that keep being postponed, the promises of “we’ll catch up soon” that somehow stretch into months. What once felt constant begins to feel like silence, and that silence says more than any words ever could.
By Hasnain Shah5 months ago in Humans
How I Found Stillness in Noise
How I Found Stillness in Noise By Hasnain Shah I used to think silence was the only way to find peace. I craved it. I imagined it as a cabin in the woods with birdsong as my alarm clock and the rustle of leaves as my lullaby. Yet life had other plans for me. Instead of a forest retreat, I found myself planted in the middle of a city that never seemed to pause.
By Hasnain Shah5 months ago in Psyche
Mastering Consistency: The Key Skill Every Beginner Needs
Mastering Consistency: The Key Skill Every Beginner Needs By Hasnain Shah When most people think about personal growth, they imagine huge leaps forward—transformative decisions, big risks, or life-changing habits that arrive overnight. But ask anyone who has built lasting success, and they’ll tell you the same thing: it wasn’t the one-time leap that mattered, but the small, steady steps repeated every single day.
By Hasnain Shah5 months ago in Motivation
AI as a Creative Partner: Rethinking the Way We Make Art
AI as a Creative Partner: Rethinking the Way We Make Art By Hasnain Shah When I first opened an AI art generator, I wasn’t expecting much. I typed in a vague description—something like “a forest at night with glowing rivers”—and hit enter. Seconds later, my screen filled with images that looked like they had leapt out of a fantasy novel. I stared at them in disbelief. I hadn’t drawn a single line, but here it was: art.
By Hasnain Shah5 months ago in Futurism
What I Learned Spending 30 Days Without Social Media
What I Learned Spending 30 Days Without Social Media By Hasnain Shah When I first decided to delete every social media app from my phone for thirty days, I told myself it was just an experiment. I wasn’t trying to be radical, and I didn’t intend to “quit forever.” I simply wanted to know who I was when my thumb wasn’t constantly flicking up a glowing screen, waiting for the next dopamine hit.
By Hasnain Shah5 months ago in Motivation
The Secret Life of Colors
The Secret Life of Colors By Hasnain Shah Colors are everywhere. They live in our clothes, our walls, our books, and our food. They brighten our mornings and soften our nights, often so seamlessly woven into our lives that we hardly stop to ask where they come from. Yet behind every shade is a story—sometimes of wealth, sometimes of war, sometimes of the stubborn creativity of human beings who refused to see the world in black and white.
By Hasnain Shah5 months ago in Art
The New Rules of Managing Side Income in 2025
The New Rules of Managing Side Income in 2025 By Hasnain Shah Side hustles are no longer just “extra cash” — in 2025, they’ve become a core part of how people build stability, security, and even freedom. The rise of AI, remote platforms, and shifting workplace norms means opportunities are abundant, but so are the pitfalls. If you’re trying to balance your main job with a side income, the old advice doesn’t quite cut it anymore. Here are the new rules of managing side income in 2025.
By Hasnain Shah5 months ago in Journal
The Secret Life of Colors
The Secret Life of Colors Colors are everywhere. They live in our clothes, our walls, our books, and our food. They brighten our mornings and soften our nights, often so seamlessly woven into our lives that we hardly stop to ask where they come from. Yet behind every shade is a story—sometimes of wealth, sometimes of war, sometimes of the stubborn creativity of human beings who refused to see the world in black and white.
By Hasnain Shah5 months ago in Art
