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Omar Alsaiem

Diary of a Corpse Swollen with Life

After the soldier’s body thrown next to the petrol station swelled, his small diary began to descend as trying to escape the corpse. A writer was passing by in his car, … Read more
Tala Albanna looking at Sunrise in Gaza City

The Sun Rose Today

Her heart was shaking When we were playing in a circle Her wide–brown eyes Opened like an owl under a blue moon to scan for danger She crossed her arms … Read more

Exploring, Engaging, Imagining

Maryoud

Obatit’s Ploys

“What’s the shame of being Ethiopian?” She whispered to herself. Suddenly, a year ago when she fled to Sudan, she … continue reading
Jasmine in Moonlight

I Am Not The Same

A kite that flies over headsin attempts to rebirth a forgotten ritualin a place that glorifies traditionto break the sky’s … continue reading
Mona Mohamed Saleh

A Dream on a Stone Wedge?

The echo doesn’t make a sound. Yassen mutters as his cursing words are blockaded by ghosts, bats of darkness, stone … continue reading
abstract art

The Silk Road Embrace

The sphere upon which mortals come and go,Has no end nor beginning that we know;And none there is to tell … continue reading

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Video


Suhad Khatib: On Art and Genocide

Suhad Khatib, an Amman-based artist & designer. Reversing the harm of propaganda through art and philosophy. One painting/study at a … continue reading
Photo of P.L. Stuart and his book covers

Reality Cloaked in High Fantasy: Author P.L.Stuart Discusses His Innovative The Drowned Kingdom Saga

P.L. Stuart was born in Toronto, Canada. He holds a university degree in English, specializing in Medieval Literature. P.L. is … continue reading

A Conversation with Speculative Fiction Writer Zoha Kazemi

Zoha Kazemi is an Iranian speculative fiction writer. She was born in 1982, in Tehran and is currently living there. … continue reading

A Conversation With Marguerite Dabaie

Marguerite Dabaie, author of the graphic novel The Hookah Girl and Other True Stories (Rosarium 2018), draws autobio, socio-political, and … continue reading

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