Author

Dr Fahim Chand
  • A rich montage

    But somehow, the chaos seemed to slow around me, like watching a film reel unspool in slow motion. To my left, I spotted Dave Burmaster, shutting his locker as he prepared to head to his next class. His jet-black, spiky hair pointed defiantly toward...

  • An unfamiliar world

    The crimson wave of beautiful roses unleashed an inner blaze, kindling a smouldering fire, readying the mind and body for an encounter with an unfamiliar world. But as the eyes adjusted, they met the soothing glow of yellow daisies, a calming balm to...

  • An intellectual exchange

    Inside the car, the pitter-patter of rain on the roof blended into an unexpected remix of the song playing on the stereo. I pressed the arrowed button, cranking up the volume as Bono’s voice filled the car, belting out With or Without You.Something...

  • Leading the charge

    As the luminous energy continued on its intricate and twisted journey, it expelled and propelled its liquid messenger into the defined abyss. It traverse across, complete in nanoseconds, depressed nature’s neural button to urge the lighted journey...

  • Leading the charge

    For a fleeting moment, it lit up the bright blue and white tablecloths, while the shadows it left behind gently softened the delicate curves of her face.As she turned, the light caught the spark in her hazel eyes, setting them aglow like embers...

  • Audacity for hope

    From the prehistoric swamps of the Mesozoic era to today’s rivers and marshlands, crocodiles have thrived for over 200 million years.Evolving from small, agile reptiles to the formidable predators we see today, they have adapted with armor-like...

  • A bold move

    From the vast plains where we once hunted woolly mammoths and saber-toothed tigers with primitive tools, to the boundless reaches of space explored by sophisticated spacecraft, our relentless quest for discovery continues.In a dimly lit Parisian...

  • An affirmation

    Alone but not lonely, I am embraced by nature’s grandeur. The scent of saltwater mingles with the crisp mountain air, invigorating the senses. Every moment is a deep meditation, where the world’s edges blur, leaving only the harmony of peaceful...

  • Frozen in time

    Twisted branches come to life, illuminated by the soft, warm glow that reveals the silhouettes of acacia trees.The sky, painted in delicate pinks and oranges, reflects in the tranquil eye of a grazing elephant. As the African world stirs, a bird’s...

  • The revelation

    The picture bearing the colourful circular logo of my favourite American football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, was carefully removed, destined to be replaced in a new locker by whatever new allegiance I pledged. The clatter of locker doors opening...

  • The hidden stories

    The crimson soles of Louboutin’s finest shoes shared the streets with the latest cool Converse sneakers, each step revealing fragments of hidden stories. Here, the city’s true essence lay in its anonymity - where billionaires and the homeless...

  • The endless pursuit

    I stood beneath the showerhead, receiving this undocumented magic elixir. In my pharmacology class, where the dispensation of pharmaceutical knowledge filled even the emptiest of minds, not once had my professor extolled the virtues of a steaming hot...

  • Beneath the surface

    Muscles flexing, he instinctively reached for the familiar handle. As his fingers curled around the smooth metal, its energy surged through him, fuelling the storm within his powerful frame. The blade’s steely glint momentarily startled him, but...

  • Carving a legacy

    This line resonates with the essence of the city—an urban landscape where ambitions are nurtured and endless possibilities seem within reach.The city’s towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and iconic landmarks form a backdrop that promises...

  • Perfection’s true beauty

    Yet, its elusive nature often leads to the realisation that perfection’s true beauty lies in its absence; the imperfections are what make a work unique and human. By what standard could perfection be judged? Could it be the sun’s radiant sphere,...

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