The evening breeze began to blow over the island, taking on the colours of the…
Author: Zayneb Behloul

Far Away, On the Island of Jinan – Chapter 2: Amidst the Depths
“Did you check everything, Ahmed?” inquired Ali anxiously. “These tanks look half full.” Ali shook…

Far Away, On the Island of Jinan – Chapter One: The Lethal Legend
It was an ordinary day on the beautiful island of Jinan. The birds chirping above…

The Fire-Breathing Bird
I saw her from a distance, Lonely and barefoot amidst the throng. With neither mother,…

Air Transport: A Blessing or a Big Dilemma?
Air travel offers many advantages for passengers. The majority of passengers prefer travelling by air…

Are Zoos Animal Sanctuaries or Prisons?
There is no doubt that incarcerating animals in zoos creates increasing controversy. Some people say…

Life Across the Wall – Chapter 6: The Reunion
“Come on, Matilda! When will you stop your bad eating habits?” shouted my mum with…

Life Across the Wall – Chapter Five: The Waves of Hope
Six years had passed since my father’s arrest in East Germany in the fateful month…

Life Across the Wall – Chapter Four: I’m Not An Intruder. I’m At Home!
As I raised my tear-filled eyes, I caught my father staring at me, his gaze…

Life Across the Wall – Chapter Three: An Unexpected Encounter
The clock chimed four in the morning. My heart squeezed with profound sorrow as I…

A Baby in the Gloom
On a chilly autumn night, he drove his car, his face etched with an unusual,…

Life Across the Wall – Chapter 2: Memories Around the Table
As we set foot in the house, we crossed a vast courtyard entirely paved with…

The Blossoming Experience of School Vacations
Students around the world consider the school’s annual vacation a period of absolute rest, spent…

Storytelling: A Precious Gift
Children, in particular, have a wide imagination, as we all know. Therefore, teachers and parents…

Life Across the Wall – Chapter One: A Long-Awaited Visit
“Are you asleep? Come on, sweetheart, you’ll miss an interesting view!” The voice resonated as…

Homeschooling: A Growing Societal Phenomenon
The growing trend of homeschooling is increasingly considered an alternative for children who face obstacles…

Walking – An Elixir to Health
Can you think of an activity that is not only healthy for you but also…

The Ill-Fated Young Sailor
Once upon a time, A brave young sailor embarked upon his ship, Setting sail for…

Villains on the Pathway – Part II: A Merciful Savior
“YA RIPPED BUG!! I WILL ALWAYS HAUNT YOU IN YOUR DREAMS!! I WILL BURY YOU…

Villains on The Pathway – Part I
I collapsed to my knees; my nose splattered with thick, hot blood. I was scared…

The Sunlight of Learning
Mountains of bells should be rung loudly for the sake of these hard-working and deserving…

Lillia in Lollyland – Chapter 4: A Newborn Girl
Facing the cheerful crowd, a warm comfortable filling enveloped her from head to toe, as…

Lillia in Lolly Land – Chapter 3: “I…HATE…CHOCOLATE!”
“I told you not to go inside. This place is still closed, Lillia. This maze…

Lillia in Lolly Land – Chapter 2: Welcome to Lolly Land
A few minutes later, as they approached the end of the main street, Lillia peeped…

Lillia in Lolly Land – Chapter I: The Daydreamer
As she shed tears, she heard one student mockingly yelling, “Oh! She’s crying! Not again!”

The Spring Solstice – Part II
In a flash, I hopped out of bed, made my way toward Zahra’s room, and…

The Spring Solstice – Part I
“That sounds mad,” I whispered beneath my bed cover. “Don’t be silly. Dolls don’t talk.”

Play to Survive – Part III
As he was counting, I started running rapidly in the darkness, taking every step carefully…

Play to Survive – Part II
I felt like a miserable bird trapped inside a pitch-black cage. With short quick breaths,…

Play To Survive – Part I
As I returned home late on a bleak midwinter’s day, the strong wind howled through…

A Fatal Madness – Part II
The strange man burst into laughter, strolling proudly around Abe, “Because, Abe, I am not…

A Fatal Madness – Part I
As Abe exited the main school gate after a long, exhausting day, the last thing…

Tomorrow Awaits
Tomorrow is my holiday,Do you hear what I say?Ah, I will sleep,I will leap,I will…

A Noxious Quietness
It was an early Friday morning in Bogota. Everything was sombre in the studio flat….

Crabby the Crabby Crab – Chapter 5
I Don’t Like Goodbyes The morning dawned hazy and nippy as a light, endless fog…

Crabby the Crabby Crab – Chapter 4
The Party “Sylvia, my friend, this party is just AWESOME! I’m over the moooon!” yelled…

Crabby the Crabby Crab – Chapter 3
Nice to Meet you, Crabby “Shhh, Crabby,” hissed Sylvia worriedly. “Don’t make a noise.”“What do…

Crabby the Crabby Crab – Chapter 2
A Disaster in the Classroom As the chaos erupted in Sylvia’s classroom, Miss Graham let…

Crabby the Crabby Crab – Chapter 1
The Little Friend It was a nice sunny day. The bright sun was glimmering on…

The Secrets of Writing
Does anybody among all of you, dear listeners, wonder one day why they are writing?…

The Amusing World of Wingy – Chapter 4
Another Penguin! It had been so long since Wingy had been on land, but now,…

The Amusing World of Wingy – Chapter 3
Alone on the Island “HEY! Mother flamingo!” wailed Wingy loudly, his eyes full of tears.“Where…

My Pretty Lily
PLOP PLOP PLOPWater droplets falling calmlyon the brown tiny seedTWIT TWIT TWITBirds tweeting cheerfullyhigh up…

The Amusing World of Wingy – Chapter 2
With the Old, Mentor Flamingo Wingy was no ordinary penguin. He was a young intrusive…

The Amusing World of Wingy – Chapter 1
Inside the Igloo The sun shimmered brightly over the crystalline blizzard snow, which fell continuously…