Zahra Jazmina

Long story short: short stories for long bus rides

Whether you are taking a bus to or from the University, the sense of dread whenever the bus stops always remains. On a lucky day, it won’t stop for more than a minute as students flash their Stagecoach passes. On an unlucky day, you feel the bus’ hum abruptly stop...
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Posted Oct. 28, 2024

Staying connected to family abroad

The plane from home turns its tail. The adrenalin of lugging overweight suitcases up the narrow stairs of the new accommodation fades. The tight goodbye hugs become a memory before the bedroom door shuts. Then comes this new, peculiar feeling. A weird sort of mix of longing, anticipation, and loss...
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Posted Oct. 11, 2024