Selected Story - August, 2021
Nostalgia by Zunaira Usman - Pakistan
It was raining heavily on a December afternoon when she went to bed for a nap. After sometime, she got up and being a true lover of nature, she was quite pleased to see the fascinating weather as she rolled the curtains up. She could see the freezing rain-drops on the swing in the back yard and the dark clouds covering the sky. She could feel every piece of delight that the cheerful weather was blessing her at that moment. Practical life teaches everyone, a lot of lessons. Being a professional lady, she was always busy doing her official work but always remembered her past that reflected everything back to her mind...
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The Significant Other ! by Zunaira Usman - Pakistan
After being so much impressed by how love and affection between souls enhanced and how the bonding got stronger with the years passing on, hands in hands, they were discussing all about the new beginnings. She made breakfast tea for him. He always had tea with her, no matter what time of the day it was. He held his office bag and headed towards the car shaking hands with his wife. Missing your other half when he gets separate just for a few hours is natural, she thought. Being habitual of this sadness, she closed the main door and went in the kitchen...
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From behind the Veil! by Zunaira Usman - Pakistan
Lockdown is prevailing everywhere, in every corner of the world. Observing the present circumstances in my area, I decided to purchase every article of my own use in one visit to avoid disturbance in my daily busy routine. Following SOPs, I wore my surgical mask, kept a sanitizer in my purse and went out for shopping to a super market nearby. Weather was very pleasant and birds were chirping amidst the blowing wind. Obviously, there was no rush or crowd of people or kids like before, still I could see a few carefree boys playing different games in the ground. A vendor was selling Gol gappay near the roundabout. Within a few minutes, I reached the super market...
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