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Which one friend ?
It was a quiet afternoon when there was a soft knock at the door. Zakariya, who was in the courtyard of his house, immediately noticed it. The rest of his family members were inside. The gentle knock suggested that the visitor did not want anyone to know of their arrival.
By Sudais Zakwan17 days ago in Humans
The A-List
Link to the Challenge: Americanize Authoritarianism? Abominable! * Note: usually, I would put this under my 'Political' series of haiku, but this began as a response to Harper Lewis' 'Bullet to the Face' entry, and I felt I had to share my work...and her own.
By Kendall Defoe 17 days ago in Poets
The Enemy’s Friendship
I was shaken to the core when a man stepped out of a car—it was him, the one who had extinguished the lives of my parents. I had always hated humans. I had seen my father and mother shot before my eyes, their skins stripped away. Their deaths had also destroyed my childhood happiness. During those dark days, my loyal friend, a leopard, and his family supported me. Other animals, instead of fearing me, showed compassion.
By Sudais Zakwan17 days ago in Humans
The Second Shadow
Once upon a time, in a distant town, there lived a young boy named Musa. Musa was a responsible and careful boy who paid attention to even the smallest details of his belongings, from his shoes to the buttons on his clothes. But more than anything, he cherished his shadow. He understood that he had only one shadow, and it would stay with him for life. Whenever he walked, he made sure it stayed clean and undisturbed. If he passed through dusty areas, he would hurry so that his shadow would not get dirty.
By Sudais Zakwan17 days ago in Horror
Unity Brings Blessings
Once upon a time, there lived a sparrow and a crow. Between the two of them, there existed intense hostility. The sparrow spent her days collecting grains for her young chicks. She would pick up food in her beak, return to the nest to feed her children, and then fly off again to gather more. On the other hand, the crow constantly watched her movements with an evil intention. He waited patiently for the moment when the sparrow would leave her nest unattended so that he could attack the helpless chicks and make them his prey.
By Sudais Zakwan17 days ago in Humans
Intelligence
This is a story from centuries ago, from the time when a benevolent and just king ruled over the land of Yemen. The king was well known for his mercy, fairness, and deep concern for his people. He governed with wisdom, maintained good relations with neighboring kingdoms, and avoided unnecessary wars and bloodshed. Like the king, his princes were also kind-hearted and cared greatly for the welfare of the common people.
By Sudais Zakwan17 days ago in Men
Why Some Conversations Move Forward While Others Quietly Die
I used to think good communication meant covering everything upfront. Ask all the questions. Lay out the details. Make sure nothing is left unclear. It felt responsible. It also felt like the right way to show interest.
By Marcus Quinn17 days ago in Psyche
