The Birth of El Asesino - A short Story by Rana Kordahi
By the age of twenty six Alexandria had never been kissed. In fact she had never had a boyfriend. Her mother would often tell her that she was different. She was an angel sent from heaven to bless
The girl next to me begins purging in her bucket, but really close to my head down as I lay down on my mat. My euphoric daze in an instant changes to panic. ‘I hope she doesn’t vomit on me!’
I don’t know if It’s just me, but lately I’ve been cringing when I hear people using the following terms. “My people” “My race” “My culture” As though they have exclusively purchased rights and
Once upon a time there was this poor kid named Jimmy, who begged his parents for this one expensive rare toy. His parents could barely afford to feed him. Every night Jimmy knelt down and prayed to be
The first time he saw her was on the beach. He could almost see her flat chest through her white bathing suit. James felt a flush of heat and quickly turned onto his stomach to hide his excitement.
On January 10th, 2016 an Australia Day advert was launched with media headlines (Lee Lin Chin Wants You To Eat Lamb In This New Australia Day Advert) In this TVC, Indonesian-born, Australian television presenter and journalist Lee Lin Chin played...
Marius - this adorable creature with harmless eyes has caused much public outrage everywhere. More than 27,000 signatures ended up on a petition in order to save him just prior to his death. The mistreatment. The cruelty. To imagine that a healthy...
Before I begin my commentary allow me to make two things very clear. Firstly, I’m not speaking to all atheists, and only to those fundamentalists who spend their lives spreading hate on anti God forums, groups and to the public. Secondly, I myself...
Advice for those who want to get rid of their stuff, move to a new country and start afresh. For some who are attached to their belongings. Some packing tips for backpackers travelling in summer.
Not many of you may know this, but I have been slumming it in London for the past two years. Okay so not exactly slumming it, but have been living here on this thing called a youth mobility work visa. Sadly it has come to an end, so in about five...
You all may wonder why I support Bashar Al-Assad and when I say the word support, I say it very carefully as I don’t support him in general, but only in this war against jihadist terrorists who are trying to overtake a sovereign secular country...
A young boy coming to terms with being gay. His journey and struggle against what he naturally desires and what he believes is also wrong.
7 most annoying things about The London Underground that could drive me to punch someone in the face. 1. Those who push you back and get on the carriage before waiting for you to get off first. 2. Those who like cattle climb on top of you from...
What are the motives of a cheater? Do you have a cheating spouse and want to have a better awareness about some of the the psychology of why they are not monogamous is the relationship?
Nobody knows that once upon a time this man had dined with kings, but what they see now is him begging for coins in the streets. Nobody knows how hard he had worked to build that house, all they notice is this smelly looking old man shivering as...
A man who is still struggling with the fact that he had to give up his dream of becoming an artist and settling for the security of a proper job and a steady pay cheque.
Tonight I lay in bed and mourn for her, although she is not dead. I’m well aware that a dire pain is coming my way. I’m more than sure that it’s coming. I fear it's effect.
A story about a young girl battling cocaine addiction.
Talks about the ill treatment of maids in the Middle East. Bengali, Sri Lankan, Ethiopian and Filipino workers who are treated as slaves, and earn a wage which as low as $100 USD a month.
A poem about a man who has lost his brother and how he deals with this through having imaginary conversations
Whether you’re an atheist, agnostic, or just a lost soul, why do I keep hearing the insults and name calling of this man Jesus Christ?
I recently read this shocking comment about Muslims, from a reputable hubber which stunned me….. He/she wrote, I Quote ... "I mean, what has the Islamic world given us in the past 500 years? Oil? They didn't know it was there, how to get it out...
A poem - IN ONE MINUTE YOU COULD TAKE ME TO A PLACE OF EUPHORIA, BUT THEN IN ANOTHER MINUTE, TAKE ME TO A ROOM OF TORTURE
U.S.A, an Empire Built on Terror, Capitalism and Secret Coups.
One man down and a million more to go. What does this mean? Yes Osama Bin Laden may be dead, but there is a mass of Osama clones out there to be hunted. And perhaps now these clones may want vengeance for their leader. And who’s going to suffer?...
A guilt trip is a form of psychological abuse. Some psychologists may call it emotional manipulation. I call it bullying.
How to survive the aftermath of a natural disaster such as an earth quake, hurricane, tornado, tsunami, flood etc but being prepared with the following items
If this was going to be your last week here on earth, what are some of the things that you may do differently? Who would you see? Where will you go? Who would you call to tell that love them?
Attraction equals one word, PHEROMONES – if they don’t match 100% then it doesn't matter how gorgeous, smart, talented, wealthy or good in bed you are. Bottom line; he/she will drop you and fall for the next mean, ugly and dumb person, only if...
What is physical beauty? Is it in fact skin deep or is that simply a cliché? What I question is why and how does beauty sell. The world of modeling is a major asset to advertisement agencies. We observe beautiful people using such products and we...
Dear Boss, We here at GIF partners feel that you are just a puppet, who is incompetent of your role as manager, and that you clearly do not fit the job description. You are lazy, slow and at times seem like that you are on drugs.You also...
If you were to ask me who I believe is more damaging to society, a heroin addict or a nicotine addict, I will have to say the nicotine addict gets my vote. At least a heroine user is only harming themself. Whereas a smoker in addition to damaging...