That night was unlike any before. The sky was exceptionally clear, radiant, and filled with stars, without a cloud in sight. A soft breeze drifted…
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The Sorrow of the Stone Mason
With her swollen belly, my wife continued her daily activities. Even this early, she had already brewed coffee and joined me while I drank it.…
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Maya’s Paradise
That afternoon, she stepped across the threshold of the hut, turned left, then meandered through the deserted street. Under a clouded sky, the gentle breeze…
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The Tale of Kaji Sangit
Suddenly, I was overcome with sadness and my heart felt as if it had been pierced with a dagger. Today, I heard news that in…
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No Snow in Sydney
On a winter morning, I met a girl who was incredibly beautiful, though not necessarily so to others. On the east coast of Sydney, I…
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A Disturbing Nurse from The Past
My sleepy eyes stare at the slow dripping IV. I am laying my head next to my mother’s body which is so weak. Since a…
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Even The Shoes Deride Me
The atmosphere of the campus where my son is attending college is hectic. So many graduates flock to the sidewalks. Some other rides their motorbike…
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