Masque of the Red Death-Chapter 1: Scarlet Letter
A soft tapping was heard at the door. Nico sighed, “Come in, Erik.” A skeleton of a man opened the door and walked in, closing the door behind him as a spirit moaned through the…
Month: September 2020
Is There No Muslim Amongst You?
“Is anyone there to help me?” he called out. Although his tongue was parched, his voice was loud and clear; in the still, deathly air, there could have been no doubt about it. In response,…
Journey of Discovery: Chapter 1 (A Kingdom Hearts Story)
CLAIR'S POV Roba 2, 92 years since the Kaiju Awakened I giggled as I floated outside of the space station. I still couldn't believe that I was chosen out of hundreds of other students to…
Roots: Insights from the Tree Alphabet of Old Ireland: Rowan
Ith, blicht, síth, sáma sona,lína lána, lerthola,fir ríglaich, co combáid cinddirmaig forráin Corn, milk, peace, happy ease,full nets, ocean’s plenty,Men of worth, amity among chieftains-The Dindshenchas of Carmun, 11th century Botanical name: Sorbus Family:…
Exaltation
We Christians are condemned Ever to be crucified. It is our binding and our breaking. It is our only hope and home. It is our only exaltation. There, upon the tree, We must be mocked…
My Approach to Suzan Lori-Park’s “Venus”
Venus is a drama play written by African American writer Suzan Lori-Parks in 1996. It is based on the true story of Sarah Baartman’s life. Sarah was an African native, belonging to Khoi people, who…
A Secret Meeting: A Red Randall Crossover Story
Robert “Red” Randall sat down at a table close to the front of the cafe and took a quick sip of his cappuccino. It was still rather hot, so he let it sit a bit…
The Curse of Akebiall – Chapter Five: Epilogue
Well, Luke and Leyla spent a few weeks with her grandmother before the three of them went to Sand Valley, Luke’s hometown. Quite the journey from the northwest corner of Elysia to about the middle…
Divine Arrows: A Quranic Reflection
Among my all-time favourite sections of the Quran is chapter 64, Surah At-Taghabun – its title meaning ‘loss/deprivation’ in English. I resort to reading that beautiful chapter whenever distress engulfs me and when I notice…
Ursula: A Villain in the Making
“But father, I’m the eldest, why wouldn’t I be next in line?” Ursula said in confusion, a lost look in her expression. “You may be my eldest child, but you are not fit to rule…