Inured by desert life in sixth-century Hijaz, Rami sees the birth of his newborn daughter as a burden to be buried under the sands. Before he can act, his wife Malaak flees into a barren land with their child, seeking refuge. While venturing into the unknown, her path unexpectedly intersects with Kareem's path, a young merchant who soon vows to protect the mother and her newborn when no one else will. With time, an ardent bond grows between them, and when Kareem summons the courage to declare his affection for her, he learns that he is too late. Genres: Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romance Update: 1/12/2024 - I am rewriting this story and will republish the second draft soon. Follow me to stay tuned!

𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩? in which a half blind girl traces constellations between bombs and a deaf boy learns to sing © hobgoblinne, 2023.

Mashal Naeem thought she knew exactly who she was until she was rescued by her neighbour, flown on a private plane and driven on a talking car, kidnapped by terrorists and learned to fight. All because of being the daughter of Naeem Ansar, the founder of Alnihayya. Where freedom is precious than blood.