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The Lonely and the Lost – K.B. Elijah

The Lonely and the Lost by K.B. Elijah   My boots squelch as I descend the worn steps, the ubiquitous dirty rain of the city haunting me even in this dark little hole in Djinntown. It’s impossible to avoid stepping in the puddles when the rains haven’t let up for Read more…

By umairmirxa, 1 month1 month ago
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We Weren’t Always Strangers – Kelly Matsuura

We Weren’t Always Strangers by Kelly Matsuura   “Good morning. ePassport and documents, please.” “Good morning.” When he smiled back, Kiyomi felt a tingle of déjà vu but quickly dismissed it. Djinn travelers passed through immigration daily, so she’d likely scanned his ID on another visit. Still, she felt her Read more…

By umairmirxa, 2 months1 month ago
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The Last Si’lat – Alanna Robertson-Webb

The Last Si’lat by Alanna Robertson-Webb   Jirizi, the last Si’lat Djinn residing in the Bedouin Desert, spied upon a small group of humans as they meandered hopelessly over dune after blistering dune. She had taken on the form of a small lizard, and had been watching them for the Read more…

By umairmirxa, 2 months1 month ago
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Wishlocked, and Key – Jo Seysener

Wishlocked, and Key by Jo Seysener   She dallied along the riverbank, fingers trailing in the mesh of the fence. Overgrown and rough, she was glad of her strong boots. Finely crafted, as always, they tread softly along the old pathway. The metal of the locks was cool beneath her Read more…

By umairmirxa, 2 months4 weeks ago
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The Girl That Barked – Peggy Gerber

The Girl That Barked by Peggy Gerber   “Honey, stop the car!” Holly shouted. “I hear a baby crying.” Danny dutifully pulled over, even though he hadn’t heard a thing. He was really worried about his wife. While they were both suffering from broken hearts after making the decision to Read more…

By umairmirxa, 2 months4 weeks ago
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Coffee Break – Scott Macmann

Coffee Break by Scott Macmann   Aron opened the file cabinet next to his desk, and retrieved the tarnished red coffee can. Holding it close to his nose, he pulled back on the plastic lid to take a deep breath of the strong Arabic roast coffee. “You smell wonderful,” he Read more…

By umairmirxa, 3 months1 month ago
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Dead Man Walking – Charlotte Langtree

Dead Man Walking by Charlotte Langtree   There was a time, long past, when humans and Djinn worked side by side, building their world together. In truth, however, they lived apart, separated by ancient laws and deep-held superstitions. Distrust and wariness ran rampant throughout their civilization. It is possible to Read more…

By umairmirxa, 3 months4 weeks ago
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Footloose – Maggie D Brace

Footloose by Maggie D Brace   Leah covered her nose and mouth, then opened the tent flap just a few inches to peek outside. At once, a swirling mass of sand shot in, and I gagged as it swept into my mouth and pelted my eyes. She quickly closed the Read more…

By umairmirxa, 3 months1 month ago
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Jeannie Genie – Dawn DeBraal

Jeannie Genie by Dawn DeBraal   Jeannie Breckenridge moved into a house she loved but the house next door was an eyesore, painted blue, like its owner, John Genie. She knew when she plunked the down payment on that house that she would have to deal with an unusual neighbor. Read more…

By umairmirxa, 3 months1 month ago
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At the Altar – C. Marry Hultman

At the Altar by C. Marry Hultman   Al-Takani stood at the foot of the Mountains of Serenity. Four soldiers stood next to the giant boulder they had rolled away to reveal a cavern. It was the opening to the ancient Diamond Mine. Discovered eons ago by unwary miners of Read more…

By umairmirxa, 3 months1 month ago

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