The Copt’s Submission

by EW Chapter 1 The cars were incessantly blasting their horns. But then, the cars on the city streets always did that. Hanna was, of course, used to it. Every time she went outside she would be greeted by those sounds. Usually she was just accustomed to them, but today she paid them even less … More The Copt’s Submission

Sister Jehan Nadi

Sister Jehan Nadi Copyright © 2020, Dave Potter She wakes to a world of pitch black. Beyond that darkness the call of the muezzin can be heard faintly. That was what has woken her. It is what always wakes her these days. The darkness does not bother her. It is her norm. She never has … More Sister Jehan Nadi

A School Trip with Consequences [Revision Required]

A School Trip with Consequences Ben G Version for “Tales of the Veils” website. Not for reproduction on other websites or in any other publishing format without author’s permission. This year’s class trip would be unforgettable, a unique experience! I was looking forward to it like a little child for weeks beforehand. Finally, I would ask Louis … More A School Trip with Consequences [Revision Required]

The Captive

The Captive by Emily W There was a lot of activity on the army base. Vehicles were arriving and departing, helicopters landing and taking off, and soldiers moving about in various directions. At this forward operating base there was always something going on. Sgt. Jessica Baker was preparing for a mission herself. She was part … More The Captive

The Village

The Village by Dave Potter Exclusively for the ‘Tales of the Veils’ website Rainy Thursday The rain was beating down outside and Chrissie snuggled into her sofa all the more. The cold was coming now and there was nothing to look forward to. He took a drag on her Marlboro and then cracked open another … More The Village

Shami’s New Life

Shami’s New Life by Dave Potter Chapter 1 “Hey Shami, them trousers look great girl, you’s dead fit in ‘em!” “Noor, they’s only twenty quid from Next. You should be getting’ yourself a pair, like.” “Shami, you know I can’t. Me dad ‘ud kill me. Sez that good Muslim girls shouldn’t be wearing thing like … More Shami’s New Life

Not Without My Daughter

Not Without My Daughter by Bo_Emp Version for “Tales of the Veils” website. Not for reproduction on other websites or in any other publishing format without author’s permission. Introduction In 1987 Betty Mahmoody publised her true story “Not Without My Daughter”, which was turned into a movie by the same name in 1991. The Internet … More Not Without My Daughter

A Common Hobby

A Common Hobby by Bo_Emp Version for “Tales of the Veils” website. Not for reproduction on other websites or in any other publishing format without author’s permission. 1. “It’s a very fine sample, but I like them a little older.” Lena turns her head to see who is talking to her. A male voice, especially … More A Common Hobby