The lake shimmered in the afternoon sun. As the water lapped against the boat, I sat back and closed my eyes, enjoying the brief respite from the heat in the […]

The red and green enamel whispered against my skin as I fastened the necklace around my throat. In the mirror, the diamonds, the size of small pebbles, shone brightly. Though […]

I stopped short, awed by the sheer magnificence of the monument in front of me. It was colossal, and in the early morning sun, it literally shone. I had always […]

The dawn had broken out, but the world was still asleep. The slight nip in the air was quite refreshing, but I was still wrapped in a sweater. I had […]

The winter sun cast a rosy glow on the pale red stones of the minaret. Shading my eyes, I followed its length, marvelling at the intricate carvings on it. People […]