Stories
From a Storyology perspective, we believe the role of the story in the success of modern humanity is incomparable. In this house, we emphasize the distinct difference between ‘tale’ and ‘story.’ While we regard tales and myths as the foundations of culture, we see stories and novels as the wings for human flight. In this section, we bring together stories ranging from the simple to the complex—from emerging voices to master storytellers—providing an opportunity to read them and to honor the insights of Storyologists.
Haji Murad jumped nimbly from the shop’s platform, shook the dust off his pleated frock coat, and tightened his silver belt. He stroked his henna-dyed beard and called for his
The room was dimly lit. A single oil lamp, its chimney clouded with soot, flickered on a shelf. Abji Khanom sat in the corner, her prayer beads clicking rhythmically between
I hang the wooden frame containing my grandmother’s lasting message on the wall above the kitchen counter. The air is thick with steam. Shajarian’s mournful voice merges with the kettle’s
In September 2022, as Iran approached the month of Mihr, our lives were thrown into turmoil by two tempests. The local news was dominated by reports of a hurricane barreling
When my wife hung up, she burst into tears. “So, when, then?” I set my pen on the blueprint and stood up from my desk. I sat beside her and