Folklore Lover to Guest Speaker – My Journey into the World of Yokai

The yokai Parade exhibition Karachi

On October 28, the Yokai Parade – Supernatural Monsters from Japan exhibition opened at the State Bank of Pakistan Museum & Art Gallery in Karachi. Showcasing the eerie and fascinating world of Japanese supernatural creatures, this traveling exhibition is brought to Pakistan by the Japan Foundation. It’s part of the Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi’s […]

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The Efficacy of Azura

Azure, Blue, Flash Fiction, Short stories. Pakistani Fiction writer, Speculative fiction

A smile creeps across her face as she looks up at me—courtesy, after all, expected. “Aah, Azura? Like the color?” she inquires, lifting an eyebrow. I roll my eyes and nod. Sadly, yes. I reply to myself, fiddling with the wristband for reassurance. My mother gave me that name, hoping I’d embody the cool calm

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A Love Affair with Self

My Lips. Excuse me, stay calm. There is no spice in what is about to unfold. The very first memory of my lips started with rejection. I was disappointed with how full they were. A frown would creep up whenever I saw their mirror reflection. I was barely 7 or 8 years old and felt

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Writing is a Fever Dream

Why do you write?  To record moments in life, tell a tale, or let lose some stray thoughts. What is that final thrust that spills, letting all of it flow, giving release and satisfaction? There are moments when your mind is as blank as the surface you are embedding on. The initial push is the

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Intimacy is Dead

Intimacy is dead. I am not talking about sex. People always confuse intimacy with sex when it is much more than that. The warmth and comfort we feel when we are with the people that matter, the physical contact of holding hands, a wholesome hug, or even a meaningful conversation, these intimate moments define us

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