A Special Gift
Snow covered my yard. It had come from the north, driven by the night’s wind. It smelled of the sea. There it would stay. Not thawing or freezing but static. Like a year without seasons.… Read More »A Special Gift
Short Stories
A Disappointment
A Disappointment – A short story by Amira Akhtar (2020) She looked down, not daring to look up. Laura could feel her intense gaze. Angry? Sad maybe? Disappointed? Who knew? She was not planning on finding… Read More »A Disappointment
A Misadventure
A Misadventure – Short Story, by Amira Akhtar The wind was blowing rapidly as the clouds covered the scorching sun that was making it hot and humid. The sun was blasting its rays towards the… Read More »A Misadventure
Vandalism
Vandalism – A short story by Amira Akhtar, 2018 “I want you in the school with all the materials,” the bully said to me with his usual smirk. “Y-yes Tim…” I stammered. With that, he… Read More »Vandalism
Victorious
“Do I really need to go?” I asked my brother Mark with nervousness in my eyes. He nodded his head for the umpteenth time and sighed. This is your opportunity to shine and to showcase… Read More »Victorious
Victory
Victory – A short story by Amira Akhtar, 2018 “Ouch!” Tom cried, waking up from his bed. He had hit his head on the concrete wall. “What a great way to start the day”, he… Read More »Victory