Tears blurred his vision for a while, but they dried up quickly as he was consoled by the thought that his father had led a good life and had died peacefully at a ripe old age.

— Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee, Short Stories For Adults

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Short Stories For Adults

by Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee

Anthology · 52 pages

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“When we reached home, I ran to my room and called my friend, Asim, to ask him if he knew anything about the trucks.”

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“These differences grew into enormities, which again led to war, which was sparked off by a country that ruled over them.”

— Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee, Short Stories for Children

“The story of our bravery spread like wildfire and we did indeed become heroes’ even if for one day.”

— Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee, Short Stories for Children

“My friend pointed the gun towards the men and started shooting; one of the men fell to the ground.”

— Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee, Short Stories for Children

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Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee

I love contemplating about nature and the mysterious ways in which it works. Reading is my life now. A cup of coffee, serene environment and lot of books is what I call a heaven.

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