The Perseverance of Will
A clean wipe across the mirror got rid of the excess steam. A hot shower did him well and now he could see his reflection. From experience, a shave after a hot shower was certainly convenient. Maintaining straight beard lines and the overall shape was a game of precision. A …
read moreEarly Bird
The fresh air at the break of dawn does wonders for a human body. Nadia had learnt this, that waking up early and sampling some of that pure air was one of the finest things in life.
Walking down this corridor just around the large courtyard, Nadia could just see …
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The lack of uniformity in the ripples when he stepped into the puddle were an ode to the tipsy state Aamir was in. The ripples settled to reflect the neon sign of Roleks that was hanging on the side of a jewellery shop.
Aamir was happy today. He had been …
read moreMarred Reflections
As we navigate via this swerving path called life we grow into the person we become by our experiences and observations. Both of these come from the connections that we make over time.
Unfortunately, not all of these observations are pleasant. Anybody with a pinch of inquisitiveness would wonder why …
read moreOnce written, frequently fulfilled
Fate. It is a mixture of good and bad. Felicity and tribulation. Allah has written it for us and regardless of how many tests and punishments we are supposed to go through, we would be reminded each time, how we have had no control in deciding these events and situations …
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