“Instead of a world war, there was silence. Humans did what humans do best: survive.”
Introducing: “Community”
“Sign up for a FREE membership on our website to access “Community” and celebrate the spirit of creativity by posing questions and offering insights, exchanging feedback and connecting with local writers and artists.”
Selected Submissions – Dystopia/Hope
Announcing selected submissions for upcoming volume 2 of babel. and mouseion.
Submissions Closed – Dystopia/Hope
We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who submitted their applications!
Submissions Open – Dystopia/Hope
The uncertainty of a dystopian world or Hope that pierces through gloom and despair?
Edgar Allan Poe
“And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor Shall be lifted—nevermore!”
Francisco Goya
“From vibrant Rocco and Romanticism to disturbing and macabre imagery, perhaps his art was not a mere scathing indictment of the world around him. Perhaps it was a manifestation of his own mental struggles.”
Vincent Van Gogh
“Perhaps the initial impression of joy in his work is a mere superficial interpretation. Perhaps, beneath the vibrant colors and whimsical scenes lie complex narratives of introspection.”
Fyodor Dostoevsky
“What do you think, would not one tiny crime be wiped out by thousands of good deeds?”
Introducing: the feature
We’re thrilled to introduce our latest initiative: the feature, that aims to celebrate the quintessential legends of art and literature throughout history. Join us in exploring the indelible mark that their respective work left on the world.
Results: Abida Rauf Poetry Award 2024
We received a lot of wonderful submissions – which not only cemented our confidence that poetry is alive and well in our community but also made us exceedingly proud of the quality of work we reviewed. To select the best out of those was indeed a difficult task, which is why we decided to include two honorable mentions instead of one
Submissions Closed: Abida Rauf Poetry Award
Submissions for the Abida Rauf Poetry Award are now closed. We thank you for your submissions!
The trials and tribulations of living in a societal hell by Dua Mubashir
“My soul, slowly dying from the lack of humanity among people. “
“You” by Saud Maroof Lakhani
“Till, the pleading pretty embrace of oblivion love; I will reply – “GUILTY.””