We left Tehran an hour before dawn on December 20th, eager to reach my grandparents’ home in time for breakfast. As the city slowly awakened, we looked forward to spending Yalda night with them in their quaint, peaceful village. We arrived at 8:35. Everyone was already eating, greeting us with mouths full of bread and… Continue reading An Unforgettable Yalda
Category: Short Stories
The Storm and the Silence
Once upon a time in the future, when you’re long dead in your grave, two brothers with magical powers meet again in the middle of the Indian Ocean to settle their dispute once and for all with a final duel. Sam and Mitch are ship captains, just like their father. They own big container ships… Continue reading The Storm and the Silence
George and the Young Witch: Checkmate
George is riding Bella slowly toward the woods. They hope they’ll find the Virgin Witch before sunset. Both of them are scared of spending the night in the darkness. “Tell me, are you going to take the virginity of this Virgin Witch?” Bella asks George. “How many times should I tell you it’s offensive to… Continue reading George and the Young Witch: Checkmate
Summer and Sandy: The Howling Request
The villagers of Coney can speak with animals and insects effortlessly. Walking through the village, you’ll see old men chatting with their dogs, horses, and roosters. Once, I even saw a middle-aged man arguing with an old rat over the upcoming election. They were shouting and waving their paws and hands in the air. Summer,… Continue reading Summer and Sandy: The Howling Request