Non fiction

Rahn or the Epistolary Geographies of a Surname

Hensli and Pamela have never met in person, but they share a surname: Rahn. Two writers whose families emigrated to Venezuela a century ago, though their paths took different directions. He lives in Berlin; she still lives in Caracas. In this correspondence, they exchange thoughts on literature, memory, and uncertainty in times of rising extremism.

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Fiction 14 min.

Are you not Nigerian ?

She thought she was escaping a toxic boyfriend and an overbearing mother when she arrived in Jalingo for her national service. But between the military discipline of the camp, the looming threat of violence, and unexpected encounters, a different question arises: where does her country begin, and where does it end?

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Motherhood

In a world where work shapes our lives and motherhood remains an invisible struggle, how do we decide when it’s time to give life? Through personal narratives and societal pressures, Jenny reflects on choices, sacrifices, and what truly shapes our desires.

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Fiction 11 min.

Dating Paul S. Stein

She thought she’d found the perfect partner: charismatic, passionate, and sharing her Jewish identity. But as their conversations turn into heated debates over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, their ideological differences come to light. Can their love withstand such irreconcilable worldviews?

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Non fiction 8 min.

We young French North African women are never forgiven of anything

How do you stay true to yourself without feeling that you’re betraying your loved ones?

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