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HalfLines Journal
See our latest insights and news. Whether you are a writer or a dedicated reader, you will find what inspires you here.
The Hidden Power of Giving a Book to a Writer
Finding the Perfect Gift for a Writer Shouldn’t Be a Taunting Task I you want…
Our Featured Essays
Find our article and guides on how writers and creative people can finish what they start and avoid procrastination.
Reflecting and Iterating on Creative Projects
Reflect, Refine, Repeat: Turning Creative Projects into Growth Engines The end of a project can…
FINISHING CREATIVE PROJECTS
How to Finish Your Creative Projects Working on a project to the end requires more…
How To Implement Your Creative Idea
As we know, ideas without implementation are just dreams and wishes. Moreover, ideas with a…
Our Short Stories
Read our heartfelt short stories, whether it is romance, thriller, or ghost stories. Explore the lines!
Ab Lamba: The Shadow of a Dim Light in Dark Nights
The word “Lamba” in Arabic means a lamb. The name means “the father of the…
Al-Maskoona: The Wailing Spirit of Eternal Grief
Al-Maskoona (literally means “the haunted woman”), is our last but not least mysterious legend in…
Al-Ajooz: The Silent Wanderer of Dark Streets
Al-Ajooz according to the folk tales is an old tall man who appears at night…
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Editor’s Pick
Selected by our editor for their clarity, creativity, and unique voice. These featured pieces offer a glimpse into what Halflines is all about. Start here!