Faraz Parvez

  Experimental Short Story #15 Title: The Silent Census Theme: Surveillance, Identity, and Bureaucratic Absurdity Series: 60 Experimental Short Stories Blog: farazparvez1.blogspot.com The Silent Census “How many are we if none of us can speak?” CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT – CENSUS DIVISION Form #99-Z(█) – Revision 41b Subject: Verification of Individual Identity & Voice Authorization Name: [REDACTED] Voice Pattern: [UNAUTHORIZED] Citizen Rank: Conditional Non-Speaking Observer Remarks: Subject claims to remember previous census but offers no proof of vocal eligibility. WITNESS ACCOUNT – TRANSCRIBED BY CENSUS SCRIBE Field Officer G4-711: “She stood in line like the rest of them. No mouth. None of them have mouths until the form approves their existence. We gave her a pencil to write her identity. She wrote, ‘I was once named Roohi.’ But the form erased it before our eyes. It’s happening more now.” VOICELESS MEMO #207 Internal Note – Not for Circulatio...

  The Clockmaker’s Rebellion — Experimental Short Story #14 From the Series: 60 Experimental Short Stories by Faraz Parvez Visit us daily at: farazparvez1.blogspot.com The Clockmaker’s Rebellion —A Timeless Experimental Tale by Prof. Faraz Parvez Introduction What if time were not just a measure—but a creature of will? What if your watch did more than tick—what if it judged you? Welcome to The Clockmaker’s Rebellion —a surreal fable wrapped in gears and echoes, where time is no longer an obedient servant but a secret insurgent. In this 14th offering from our celebrated series 60 Experimental Short Stories , we invite you to lean into metaphor, challenge linear storytelling, and feel the narrative pulse through broken clocks and forgotten hours. Fasten your imagination. The Clockmaker’s Rebellion In the withering city of Mechton, where every citizen’s heartbeat was synchronized to an official clock tower, there lived an old clockmaker named Ewan Greylock. For seventy-sev...

  The Whisper Algorithm: A Story That Writes You Back Experimental Short Story #13 By Professor Faraz Parvez farazparvez1.blogspot.com Prelude: A New Frontier in Storytelling In the realm of literature, there lies a thin, glimmering line where fiction meets philosophy, narrative meets reflection, and the story begins to know the reader. Today, we cross that line. As part of our 60 Experimental Short Stories series—a celebration of narrative innovation, risk-taking, and cerebral delight—we present a tale where the story doesn't just whisper to your imagination. It listens back. Welcome to "The Whisper Algorithm." The Whisper Algorithm: A Story That Writes You Back You open the story. But it opens you first. "This story is aware of you. It knows your favorite chair. It knows when you last blinked. It even knows the story you most want to read—and fears you’ll never write." Your cursor blinks. The first line appears on the screen: "She wok...

  #12 — Echoes of a Doorbell That Never Rang An Experimental Short Story by Prof. Dr. Faraz Parvez “It rang only in my memory, but it changed everything.” This is not a story you can follow linearly. This is not a tale told through cause and effect. Rather, it unfolds like vapor on glass — present, elusive, abstract. You’re not here to read what happened; you’re here to feel what could have happened — and what didn't. The Doorbell There was a doorbell. It never rang. But I heard it every night. It was a soft, antique chime, not a buzz. It echoed like the memory of someone calling your name in a dream you can't remember. Each time it “rang,” I found myself standing by the door, heart sprinting, palms sweaty, irrational hope swelling. And yet, when I opened it, there was no one. Not a trace. Only the wind. And the question. Who could it have been? Fragments of the Unlived There are moments in life that don’t happen but still leave fingerprints on your soul. This ...

  The Library Between Seconds (Experimental Short Story #11: Exploring Lost Moments and Forgotten Choices in the Folds of Time) Welcome, Dear Readers! At farazparvez1.blogspot.com , our literary journey continues with #11 in our bold series of 60 experimental short stories . Each story is a unique gem, crafted to surprise, enchant, and push the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Remember, these tales are not just fleeting reads — they are a part of a future eBook and hardcopy collection that you, our loyal readers, are helping bring to life! Keep visiting, keep reading, and be part of this living literary adventure. The Story: The Library Between Seconds There exists a place stitched between the seconds of every ticking clock — a space where lost possibilities live. Not a library in the conventional sense, but an endless gallery of books you almost wrote, lives you almost lived, words you almost said. Mira first stumbled upon it during an afternoon so ordinary...

  Experimental Short Story #10 The Echoes of Paper Cities (Exploring the Fragility of Dreams and the Cities We Build Within Ourselves) Introduction: At FarazParvez1.blogspot.com , we continue to sail the limitless oceans of experimental storytelling. Today's offering, The Echoes of Paper Cities , dives deep into the delicate architecture of human dreams — those intricate cities we craft in our minds, where imagination reigns supreme and reality dares not trespass. This is part of our ambitious series of 60 experimental short stories , each designed to challenge conventions, spark wonder, and leave readers breathless. Remember: this literary journey will soon blossom into a remarkable eBook and hardcover collection . Stay with us — the future is inked in stars! The Story: The Echoes of Paper Cities Jibran folded his dreams into origami cities, carefully pressing the paper edges against each other with trembling fingers. Each creased alleyway, each mountain made of soft ...

  Experimental Short Story #9 The Garden That Grew Backwards Welcome back, dear readers, to our magical series of 60 experimental short stories , where imagination knows no bounds! We are thrilled you are traveling with us through realms of mystery, wonder, and emotional depth. Remember, these stories will eventually blossom into a rich eBook and hard copy edition —a literary treasure chest that you , our cherished community, are helping to shape with every visit and comment. Follow us at farazparvez1.blogspot.com and be a part of this remarkable journey! Now, let's dive into today's story: The Garden That Grew Backwards When Amelia inherited the house at the end of Thistledown Lane, she thought the best part would be the overgrown garden hidden behind the crumbling stone walls. She had always loved gardens: the hope in a seed, the faith in a sprout, the joy in a blossom. But this garden... this garden defied all logic. The first morning, Amelia walked among the w...

  Symphony of the Lost Experimental Short Story #8 By Faraz Parvez Introduction to Our 60 Experimental Short Stories Project Dear Readers, Welcome back to FarazParvez1.Blogspot.com — your creative sanctuary for experimental fiction! Today, we present the eighth gem in our historic journey of 60 Experimental Short Stories . As you know, this series is designed to break traditional molds, rewire imagination, and offer an unforgettable experience in storytelling. Every story is crafted with care, pushing the limits of narrative, language, and emotion. Someday soon, these stories will form a beautiful eBook and hardcopy edition , a true collector's item for lovers of literature. So, stay with us, savor each creation, and be part of this evolving masterpiece! Symphony of the Lost Nobody remembered when the first sound appeared. It wasn’t loud or sharp — just a faint, melancholic hum vibrating in the corners of old buildings, flowing in and out of forgotten alleyways. The ...

  Topic: Through the Cracks of Tomorrow Theme: A fragmented glimpse into a dystopian future where memories leak through broken realities. Through the Cracks of Tomorrow Experimental Short Story #7 Blog: farazparvez1.blogspot.com Introduction: Greetings, treasured readers! Today, we continue our exhilarating journey with the 7th story in our "60 Experimental Short Stories" series — a project that has already captured so many hearts! Every story we craft is a testament to our bold exploration of what storytelling can achieve when set free from rules, conventions, and the gravity of tradition. Our blog, farazparvez1.blogspot.com , has become a vibrant hub for adventurous minds, where literature breathes differently — wilder, deeper, and richer. So fasten your seatbelts, for today’s story fractures time, memory, and reality itself... Through the Cracks of Tomorrow The world had ended a thousand times. It ended when the oceans boiled. It ended when cities ...

  Whispers Beneath the Iron Trees Experimental Short Story #6 Blog: farazparvez1.blogspot.com Introduction: Welcome back, dear readers! As part of our grand "60 Experimental Short Stories" project, today we bring you yet another venture into the extraordinary. With every story, we blur the boundaries of form, style, and structure — pushing the art of storytelling beyond its traditional limits. Our blog is not just a platform — it’s a revolution in the world of short fiction. We are proudly paving the way towards a future eBook and printed anthology that you, our cherished readers, will have the chance to own! Today’s story carries you into a world where nature and machine have fused into haunting poetry. Prepare yourself. Whispers Beneath the Iron Trees In the forest where no birds sang, where no rivers wept and no winds danced, there stood iron trees, their branches creaking against a velvet sky of permanent dusk. Mira wandered there, barefoot across copper ...

  Paper Birds Over Broken Cities Experimental Short Story #5 (Part of our special 60 Experimental Short Stories Series) Introduction Welcome back, dear readers, to FarazParvez1.blogspot.com — your vibrant haven for literary innovation! Today, we invite you to wander through the ruins and revelations of memory with Paper Birds Over Broken Cities , the fifth gem in our experimental storytelling journey . Each story in this series is a unique brushstroke on the ever-expanding canvas of modern fiction — and today’s piece explores the delicate dance between resilience and fragility. Get ready to witness a narrative where the city breathes in fragments, and hope is folded into tiny paper wings. The Story: Paper Birds Over Broken Cities In the beginning, there were only sirens. Then silence. And then — the birds. Scene One: The Rooftop A boy of ten, barefoot and dust-streaked, folds paper into the shape of a bird. His mother watches from the doorway, her face a cracked ...

  #4 — The Silence Between the Notes Introduction Welcome back, dear readers! You are now diving deeper into our extraordinary journey — 60 Experimental Short Stories , where imagination, innovation, and inspiration dance together like never before. Each blog entry is not just a story; it’s a new dimension of storytelling . Today, we bring you a story that plays with the invisible — a narrative built not on what is said, but on what is left unsaid . It is an homage to the power of silence , suggestion , and emotional gaps . Prepare yourself for a unique experience — a symphony written in pauses and ellipses... Because as they say: "Music is not just the notes, but the silence between them." So here it is: Our #4 Experimental Story — "The Silence Between the Notes." Short Story: The Silence Between the Notes …She stood at the platform... arms wrapped tightly... the night colder than usual... …He approached slowly… hesitant… hands buried deep in his ...

   The Clock That Counted Backwards — Experimental Short Story #3 From the series: 60 Experimental Short Stories farazparvez1.blogspot.com A Journey Against Time: Experimental Narrative Reimagined In the realm of conventional storytelling, time flows forward—like a river destined to reach the ocean. But what if time rebelled? What if memory outran chronology and cause danced behind effect? Welcome to the third installment in our trailblazing series, 60 Experimental Short Stories , where narrative laws are bent, logic is questioned, and the reader is invited to inhabit a world that challenges form and meaning alike. Today’s story, "The Clock That Counted Backwards," is a surreal and metaphysical journey wrapped in the folds of psychological time travel. It is not science fiction. It is not a ghost story. It is something in between: a whispering meditation on regret, inevitability, and the mystery of memory itself. The Clock That Counted Backwards On his seventy-ninth...

   The Man Who Forgot He Was Fiction — Experimental Short Story #2 From the series: 60 Experimental Short Stories farazparvez1.blogspot.com The Experiment Continues… Welcome back to our revolutionary literary series: 60 Experimental Short Stories ! At farazparvez1.blogspot.com , we continue our passionate journey through the boldest edges of fiction. These aren’t just stories — they are narrative laboratories , where structure, time, identity, and reality are continually dissolved and reborn. Today’s story is a metafictional riddle — a tale of self-realization, absurdity, and the porous boundary between fiction and truth. Story #2 in the series is for all who’ve ever questioned: “Who’s really writing whom?” The Man Who Forgot He Was Fiction Experimental Short Story #2 By Faraz Parvez (Professor Dr. Arshad Abdullah) It began with an itch. Not physical. Not metaphorical either. An itch in the paragraph — the one where he was meant to sip tea while reflecting on ...

   Echoes in a Pagebreak — Experimental Short Story #1 From the series: 60 Experimental Short Stories Welcome to a New Literary Chapter! At farazparvez1.blogspot.com , we are proud to embark on a bold and thrilling new journey — one that redefines the contours of storytelling. Starting today, we launch our much-awaited “60 Experimental Short Stories” series — an anthology of surreal, genre-defying, and emotionally-charged microcosms that dare to challenge convention. These stories will play with language, twist timelines, fracture narratives, and most importantly, ignite wonder in every reader's heart. Each short story in this series will reflect our unwavering commitment to innovation, aesthetic depth, and reader engagement. And yes — your overwhelming support has inspired us to plan the ebook edition , followed by a print anthology of these 60 wonders for our global readership. So tighten your seatbelts — today begins something extraordinary. Echoes in a Pagebrea...

  "Shadows and Syntax": An Experimental Short Story That Bends Reality Welcome back, dear seekers of storytelling alchemy, to Faraz Parvez Stories —where we unravel fiction not just by genre, but by imagination unchained . Today’s blog embraces one of literature’s most daring forms: the Experimental Short Story . What Is an Experimental Short Story? It breaks the mold. It challenges expectations. It doesn’t ask for permission. Experimental short stories play with structure, form, punctuation, perspective, and even time. They often defy chronological order, dissolve traditional plot lines, and blur the narrator’s voice. They’re not always comfortable—but they are always unforgettable . So buckle up. Today’s tale may not follow a straight path—but every detour reveals a truth . “Shadows and Syntax” (An Experimental Short Story by Faraz Parvez) [Brackets] indicate thoughts Italic is memory CAPS—moments of panic ellipsis... means drifting... I. //Beginning. End...

  Moments That Mattered: Two Flash Fiction Stories of Epiphany and Emotion Welcome back, dear readers, to Faraz Parvez Stories , your trusted corner of the literary cosmos where storytelling isn't just a craft—it's a calling. Today’s blog delivers not one but two flash fiction tales —crafted to stir, startle, and stay with you long after you’ve scrolled past. Flash fiction is that rare literary spark—often less than 500 words—that ignites a complete world in your imagination within moments. Each word is handpicked. Each line packs impact. It's where conciseness meets intensity. Flash Fiction #1: "The Coincidence" It was a Tuesday—an ordinary one. Zara boarded the bus, not expecting anything but the routine ride to work. She always sat third from the back, headphones in, window seat. As the bus turned onto Sycamore Street, a man boarded—disheveled, with a sketchbook clutched like it held the universe. He glanced around, uncertain, until his eyes met hers. ...

  Final Frontlines: The Power and Pathos of the War Short Story By Faraz Parvez (Professor Dr. Arshad Afzal) Introduction: One Last Salute to the Genre Series Today’s post marks the final installment in our literary exploration of the vast and vibrant world of short story genres. From micro-fiction to magical realism, psychological tales to slice-of-life sketches, we’ve charted a creative atlas to guide readers, writers, and literature lovers through the many forms short stories can take. And what better way to conclude this ambitious journey than with a genre that has birthed some of the most poignant and powerful storytelling in history: the war short story . What is a War Short Story? A war short story plunges the reader into the chaos, courage, and complexity of armed conflict. These stories do not merely describe battles—they explore the human cost of war , the moral ambiguities , and the psychological toll on soldiers, civilians, and nations alike. Whether based o...

  Where the Wild Heart Roams: The Timeless Thrill of the Adventure Short Story — By Faraz Parvez (Pen name of Professor Dr. Arshad Afzal) Introduction: A Compass to the Heart of Storytelling Adventure short stories are the wild stallions of literature — untamed, unpredictable, and exhilarating. These stories whisk readers away from the ordinary and plunge them into the extraordinary — think lost civilizations, perilous journeys, wilderness survival, or even a simple walk through an unfamiliar city that spirals into something magical. Adventure fiction isn’t just about action; it’s about discovery — of the world, of others, and ultimately of oneself. In a world increasingly confined by screens and schedules, adventure stories dare to ask: What lies beyond? In today's blog, we’ll explore the elements that define the adventure short story, and as always, we’ll take you on a literary journey with an original example at the end. What Makes a Short Story an Adventure? An adven...

  Echoes of the Self: Exploring the Autobiographical Short Story By Faraz Parvez (Pen name of Professor Dr. Arshad Afzal) Understanding the Genre The autobiographical short story is a literary window into the soul—where the line between fiction and fact blurs, and truth wears the garments of art. Unlike memoirs or diaries, an autobiographical short story is sculpted with the tools of narrative craft: character, conflict, plot, and poetic reflection. The events might have happened, or nearly happened, or merely symbolize a deeper emotional truth. What matters is how the writer relives, reshapes, and reclaims those moments in a compact and resonant form. It’s a genre that doesn’t just tell you what happened—it shows you how it felt. Why Write Autobiographical Short Stories? Self-discovery : Writing about personal experience with literary intent often reveals truths previously hidden. Emotional connection : Readers feel the heartbeat of the storyteller beneath every senten...