When there’s a knock at the door on a Saturday afternoon, Hanako isn’t expecting a small child on the other side. It is, however, exactly
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From Darkness to Breaking Dawn
LATE SEPTEMBER, 1945 MOSCOW, USSR – The Soviet Security Office Headquarters “Holy shit!” boomed a high-pitched voice. “Far-fetched. I doubt this would work,” wondered another.
All The King’s Men Couldn’t Put Humpty Together Again
Prayers “No one can hear you, speak louder,” roared Katashi as he slammed his cup on the low table, spilling tea on the wooden surface.
The Piper Of Duntrune
Present Day Argyll and Bute Gregor Lambert sat hunched over his glass of whiskey at the rapidly emptying bar. It was late, but he had
Unearthing the Forgotten
In the heart of Angkor Thom, located in present-day Cambodia, ancient temples whispered their tales and lush greenery embraced the land. Here, Malina, a gravedigger,
Connected Pieces of a Puzzle
25th October, 1992, Bombay. The city was reeling under the sweltering October heat. Even the early morning sun chose to show its intensity. The Celsius
Misfortune
Horus was born in Egypt as a male biologically but found solace in portraying himself as a female. Feminine traits came naturally. When his mother
Professional Mourner For Hire
The wind gusted through the branches. Brinda’s head throbbed as she found her way through the crowded alley. Commuters honked incessantly. Ladles clanked against the
The Nutritionist And The Artist
“This is Shiso. You see the sprouts in the sapling? These can be used as garnish, along with the leaves. The flower buds, when pickled,