Our Signature Astro-Divination Synthesis This week unfolds under a charged celestial atmosphere. Mars intensifies decision-making, Saturn tests patience, and the waxing lunar rhythm amplifies emotional
Genre note for readers:This is a philosophical allegorical short story—a courtroom fable where metaphysics, history, and conscience collide. It does not argue theology; it interrogates
Inherited Wounds A Story of Memory, Silence, and What We Pass On By Dr. Arshad Afzal Prologue: What Blood Remembers Some wounds bleed. Others remember.
By Dr. Arshad Afzal In times of social turbulence and civilizational questioning, fiction becomes more than entertainment—it becomes diagnosis. Certain genres are especially vital when
Folklore Short Stories: Meaning, Memory, and Moral Order Definition A folklore short story is not merely a tale told for entertainment; it is a vessel
Love, Power, and the Moral Line Four Prose Poems on Humanity, Abuse, and the Courage to Draw Boundaries Introduction This is not an argument.It is
The Gilded Mirror: A Caricature in Orange and GoldFiction & Literature He lived inside a mirror. Not an ordinary mirror—the kind that tells the truth
Whispers in the Night: 5 Chilling Urban Legends of PakistanBy Dr. Arshad Afzal (Pen Name: Faraz Parvez)Former Faculty Member, Umm Al-Qura University (UQU), Makkah, KSA
⸻ A Note on the Parable as a Literary Form ⸻The parable, an ancient and revered form of moral storytelling, uses simple, often allegorical narratives
⸻ On the ‘Slice of Life’ Short Story ⸻The ‘slice of life’ short story captures ordinary moments with extraordinary depth, focusing not on dramatic climaxes
From Idea to Manuscript: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Your First Novel By Faraz Parvez (Pseudonym of Dr. Arshad Afzal) Writing a novel is often
A Short Story by Faraz Parvez (Pen Name of Dr. Arshad Afzal) Characters: The Silences Between Us The winter in Rawalpindi arrived quietly that year,
Social Media Writing Trends: Evolving the Digital Narrative By Faraz Parvez (Pen Name of Dr. Arshad Afzal)Former Faculty Member, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, KSA Introduction
 The Top Degrees for Future-Proof Careers in the Age of AI By Professor Dr. (R) Arshad Afzal Former Faculty Member, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah,
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