The entire week I worried about the tasks I planned to do on my day off, Friday. Chores I’d postponed for months. The gutter was
The moment I heard the phone ring I picked it up — something I don’t usually do. I always examine caller ID to see if
He is here to visit his son, as he is every month. Sitting alone in the empty room gazing through his thick glasses at the
She peered out the window. Everything was so different than where she grew up. The street below was overrun with the crowd — mostly young
A Game of Backgammon: Or Clash of Cultures Based on true events A few nights ago, I was in the mood for playing a relaxing
I was born in Ahvaz, a city in southern Iran. My family lived there until I reached 9 years old. Those days we mocked anyone
I knew I shouldn’t have gone out that day. I was not so naïve not to know what could happen. It was a presidential visit
From Confessions of a Writer, a collection of my short stories (2004). Persian text. The writer, sitting behind his desk for hours, tires. He looks
Although, the title of this article is not politically correct, readers are advised not to fly off the handle just yet because I'm not referring
Dear Sir: I read your letter ( Persian – English) in the Toronto Star and I would like to respond to your accusations and clarify
In the wake of war against terrorism in the United States, we Iranians are considered prime suspects due to our national origin. We are discriminated
Set: on the left accused is standing, on the right five angels in white robs are standing and the judge is sitting in the middle
Persian text In a shabby, poorly lit office in an abandoned building in midtown, a man was sitting behind his desk. When he looked at
As a peace-loving citizen I am deeply concerned by the recent violence caused by suicide bombers in the Middle East. As a human being I
From: KKK Grand Wizard To: Mr. John White In our recent meeting, we decided that the last name “White” was not appropriate for you. As
Idea 1 The best way to stop terrorists from hijacking planes is to put all passengers into sleep during the entire flight. As passengers board
It was a busy day and I was exhausted when I got home from work. As usual, I threw myself on the sofa and turned
