“The Small Clay Plate”—a Siwa folk tale
A tale of a tailor from the deserts of Siwa, Egypt, where fortune reveals the invaluable lesson of recognizing what is truly precious.
Fiction
“Orient Tavern” & “The Hungarian Hut”—fantasy by Azher Jirjees
“Orient Tavern” and “The Hungarian Hut,” from Azher Jirjees’ collection, explore post-2003 Iraqi struggles.
“Ghosts of Farsis”—a cyberpunk story
The story is part of Hussein Fawzy's cyberpunk story collection “Graduation Project” recently published by Waziz House.
The Conqueror of Time—Egyptian Cryogenics
Nihad Sherif's 1972 novel is a pioneering Arabic sci-fi work on human cryopreservation, with prose reminiscent of Mahfouz and Taha Hussein.
The Time-Travels of the Man who Sold Pickles and Sweets—an Excerpt
Ibn Shalaby, like many Egyptians, is looking for a job. Yet, unlike most of his fellow citizens, he is prone to sudden dislocations in time.
“The Spirit of Mutiny”—speculative fiction
An excerpt from a novel of speculative fiction envisioned a post-imperialist future, with Gaza as a key symbol of resistance against Empire.
A Galaxy Run in 30 Minutes or Less
May Haddad delivers an exciting prequel featuring celestial courier Carna, who travels through time and space in 30 minutes or less.
“Envy”—a story by Huda Hamed
The ambivalence that leads to the break up of a decade-long marriage must first face a mother's wrathful disappointment.
“As Much of Life as the World Can Show”—a short story
A chance encounter, a flurry of SMS messages, and a week-long trip to London, make a long distance romance lasting and real.
فصل من رواية «ديوك وكتاكيت» للكاتب المصري نائل الطوخي
مجموعة من الشباب في تسعينيات القرن الماضي، يحاولون كسر المعايير الاجتماعية من دون أن يدركوا ذلك. ينشر المركز بالعربي فصلًا من رواية «ديوك وكتاكيت» أحدث روايات للكاتب المصري نائل الطوخي.
قصة قصيرة لعبد الله ناصر: شارب فريدا كالو
في قصة قصيرة للكاتب السعودي عبد الله ناصر، يمر زوجان يحاولان الإنجاب بتحول هائل يغير حياتهما معًا.
“Habib”—a story by Ghassan Ghassan
A bombing in Gaza destroys an entire family except for the protagonist of the short story and his beloved dog.
“Gazelles Leaping”—a story by Shadab Zeest Hashmi
In this Sufi tale, poet Shadab Zeest Hashmi explores the worlds inhabited by gazelles Sahel and Sahara, between the twenty-first century and eternity.
“A Market for Titles”—fiction from Laila al-Othman
A dog gets back at its abusive owner when she sends him out to steal several prestigious titles on offer at the market.
The Last Millefeuille in Beirut
As Beirut anticipates a military invasion, MK Harb's short story about two friends sharing a slice of cake unfolds.