The shells on the beach look like the abandoned toenails of the old fishermen, and they are more beautiful there, than on the foot.

— 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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“Isaac would put a sleeping pill into their tea, which would put his so-called friends to sleep, thus giving them time to escape.”

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“With my heart pounding like a drum inside my chest, I walked cautiously towards the chemistry lab.”

— Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee, Short Stories for Children

“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

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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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