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I Tried!

Short Story: I Tried! Shaking and choking his tears, he takes a step back. He...
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A Short Sad Poem: I Looked For You in...

This short sad poem comes from the realization: When we are so desperate to...
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Sinners Judging Sinners For Sinning Differently

“Sinners judging sinners for sinning differently.” - Sui Ishida “That is a major sin, Indeed and...
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Animal Farm Quotes by George Orwell

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” -Animal Farm quotes...
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Non Fiction Short Story About Bravery: All It Takes,...

Before Moving on Toward Non Fiction Short Story Have you ever noticed that stories of...
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Welcome to The Filza, a space where literature is treated not as escape, but as inquiry. From world literature and the poetics of resistance to the quiet beauty of a perfect sentence, this is for those who read slowly and think deeply. It is a space for the reader who carries a pen in hand, believing that reading is a form of thinking and a way to be seen.

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“Open your eyes and see what you can with them before they close forever.” -All...
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The Best Short Poem About Luck: The Symphony of...

The Best Short Poem About Luck: The Symphony of Luck From my childhood, I used...
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Time To Say Goodbye!

Short Story: Time To Say Goodbye! Days can be as peaceful as quiet evenings and...
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A Short Poem About Death: Dust of Success

A Short Poem About Death: Dust of Success “Dust of Success” is a sad short...

How to Enjoy Life: Quiet Musings on Life

If I ask you, how to enjoy life or what makes one’s life worth...

A Short Poem on Celebrating Life: The Beauty of...

The following is a short poem on celebrating life, because no matter what you...

The Bastard of Istanbul Review

Title: The Bastard of Istanbul Author: Elif Shafak Narration: Third-person omniscient  Original Language: English  Publication: 2006 My Rating: 2.5/5 Genre:...

The Pearl Quotes by John Steinbeck

“For it is said that humans are never satisfied, that you give them one...

When Breath Becomes Air: A Review

  Title: When Breath Becomes Air Author: Paul Kalanithi Narration: Ist  Person Language: English Publication: 2016 Genre: Autobiography  Major Character: Paul...

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Welcome to The Filza, a space where literature is treated not as escape, but as inquiry. From world literature and the poetics of resistance to the quiet beauty of a perfect sentence, this is for those who read slowly and think deeply. It is a space for the reader who carries a pen in hand, believing that reading is a form of thinking and a way to be seen.