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All posts by Shaista Parpia

The Lost Hour
26 Dec 2024

The Lost Hour

Ethan gasped. He rubbed his eyes and stared at the clock again. How could it be? He had just sat down to have his supper. He clearly recalled looking at his digital clock, which had just struck 7 p.m. His plate was still on the table, untouched. The clock now read 8 p.m. Ethan gingerly […]

My Guiding Light
18 Dec 2024

My Guiding Light

Of all the people I’ve had the privilege to know,None in my mind creates such a beautiful glow.A radiator of positivity, hope, and charm,With a charismatic persona, so tranquil and calm. A lighthouse in the midst of roaring waves,A guiding beacon that protects and saves.A shining moon in the d

The Locked Room
17 Dec 2024

The Locked Room

Iris suddenly opened her eyes. The banging had woken her up again. She glanced at the luminous hands of the clock on her wall. It was 3:30 a.m. The banging sounded again, jolting her. Wrapping a shawl around herself, she got out of bed. Iris couldn’t stand this any longer. She walked to the end [&

The Phantom Roommate
12 Nov 2024

The Phantom Roommate

The apartment was small and dimly lit. The lights flickered as shadows danced across the room. Lana gripped the edge of her bathroom sink, shivering. Her knuckles turned white against the porcelain. A skinny, shell-of-a-person looked back at her from the reflection of the mirror and shuddered. She w

Golden Chains of The Heart
12 Nov 2024

Golden Chains of The Heart

In the beauty of life’s intricate designs,Threads of family weave timeless lines.Bound not only by the blood in our veins,Hearts entwined with golden chains. Through the joyous wins and trials we faceAll is heard in a family’s embrace.Each one’s presence, a unique giftWith love, al

The Weight of a Restless Heart
11 Nov 2024

The Weight of a Restless Heart

My chest hurts and my head is pounding, Breathing is hard and my heart is palpitating. My body is tired, I need to rest, Try as I might, I just can’t find my nest. My hands are shaking, and my vision is blurry, I must be hallucinating, for my feet seem furry. The emotions are […]

No Place to Call Home
6 Nov 2024

No Place to Call Home

All I ever wanted Was unconditional love, From all directions equal; Around and above. Every compromise I made In return for affection, Always returned casually With a hint of Dejection. A giant rulebook To carry in my head, Every personal decision Always made with dread. Every thought of mine, Anal

The Thirteenth Rose
31 Oct 2024

The Thirteenth Rose

Maya stared at the rose in disbelief as she turned it around in her hand. She’d picked it up from her doorstep. It had been a while since he’d sent her a rose. He. Who was this mysterious person sending her roses? She wished she knew. Maya brought the rose closer to her face and […]

The Midnight Intruder
31 Oct 2024

The Midnight Intruder

The shadows cast by the swaying curtains created looming figures on the wall. The window in the master bedroom, carelessly left ajar by Mrs. Mayers in her hurry to leave for the neighbor’s party let a light breeze flow in to the room. A cartoon played on the television, muted accidentally by the y

A Chilling Warning
30 Oct 2024

A Chilling Warning

 Lisa glanced at her murder board over the rim of her coffee mug. “Motive,” she murmured, taking a cautious sip. She desperately wanted to rule out Cathy, her next-door neighbor. Yet, according to the police statement released the previous day, Cathy had the highest motive and was at the top of