George and the Dragon
Author’s Note: Most people, including Muslims, do not know that early Islamic societies often told the story of St. George's sacrifice, just with an Arabic name. Dragons are part of our people’s folklore. Every Briton…
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Mother of Her Father
Fatima watched her father bury his head in his hands as he sat in his tent. She had seen him put on a brave face in front of all the men, for they relied on…
Nusaybah: Bravest of Believers
Village in Arabia, circa 7th Century In the training yard, a middle-aged man and a teenage boy circled and lunged at one another, the air cracking as their weapons clashed. “I yield!” cried the boy, as…
Salaam, Maryam
It was a simple clay building, with little pomp or decoration. A single girl dwelled within, and the locals called her Blessed Maryam for her piety. Now, at the dawning of the day, she held…
Kids in Prison – Hua Soh: Role of Big Brother
~ by Adeel Ahmed “Zise must hate school,” thought Hua, “I hate school too. I hated it on Earth. I hate it now.” But even on this tropical prison planet, children still needed education it…
Sun, Sky & Moon Chronicles Chapter 11: Good-Bye
~ By Adeel Ahmed Rated PG-13 for violence and language Author’s Note: These are excerpts from a series of stories by Adeel Ahmed. The world is an alternative history Earth where Mythology and humans with special…
Sun, Sky & Moon Chronicles Chapter 10: Last Rites
~ By Adeel Ahmed Rated PG-13 for violence and language Author’s Note: These are excerpts from a series of stories by Adeel Ahmed. The world is an alternative history Earth where Mythology and humans with special…
Sun, Sky & Moon Chronicles Chapter 9: The God Mother
~ By Adeel Ahmed Rated PG-13 for violence and language Author’s Note: These are excerpts from a series of stories by Adeel Ahmed. The world is an alternative history Earth where Mythology and humans with special…
Sun, Sky & Moon Chronicles Chapter 8: Physical Touch
~ By Adeel Ahmed Rated PG-13 for violence and language Author’s Note: These are excerpts from a series of stories by Adeel Ahmed. The world is an alternative history Earth where Mythology and humans with special…
Sun, Sky & Moon Chronicles Chapter 7: Serpent Fists
~ By Adeel Ahmed Rated PG-13 for violence and language Author’s Note: These are excerpts from a series of stories by Adeel Ahmed. The world is an alternative history Earth where Mythology and humans with special…