Stories
What is That Shadowy Figure in the Distance?
“Hey Masfal, what is that walking toward us?” I asked, as I led the male camel forward. Masfal and I slowed our pace and stopped every few steps, trying to...
The Lost Son
It was now midnight, and as the boy faced the bright half-moon that stood above him, he knew he was lost. Dust swirled around him as his animals moved in...
A Daughter's Heart vs. Her Mother's Wishes
One summer evening, my cousin approached me with a desperate plea, "I know her mother will never accept me. I need you to help me elope with this girl."
The Creepy Professor
Oh boy, I thought, feeling uneasy about where this conversation might go, and worried by the peculiar look on his face that I could not quite decipher.
The Young Girl and the Lioness
Suddenly, Ebla had a dreadful feeling, so she took off running. She did not know where she was going or where her family hut was...
The Girl with the Blue Dress
Everytime I close my eyes, I see the girl with the blue dress. Her image haunts me.
