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Dear Readers, Welcome to the second issue of Ink & Sword! Life is all about balance. No, I am not talking about your bank account. I am referring to a concept far more meaningful and what has become a necessity in our stressful, fast paced lives. The root cause of so many people falling into depression or suffering from other physical illnesses is a lack of balance in our society. There are numerous contrasting views and opinions on everything and everyone wants to assert their thought, their opinion, because it is the ‘correct’ one. It pushes some who are unable to voice their thoughts into a corner forcing them to suffer in silence. Society needs to remember the basics: speaking and listening are two connected parts and only when they work together can communication be effective and successful. Just like after a dark night there is a bright morning; after winter there is summer; bad times are followed by good times. Balance. The concept of opposing forces coexisting together is a fragile one. Opposing elements like dark and light, good and evil, draw energy from one another and often in doing so take on the characteristics of the other one, therefore changing roles. The point is – they are temporary presences. However, if one never experiences the biting cold of winter, it is quite unlikely they will treasure the warmth and cheerfulness of a bright summer’s day. Perhaps that is why writers are needed today; to shed light on areas overlooked by society, to voice thoughts that have long gone unheard, to spread positivity and create a connection between people bypassing borders and cultural differences. On that note, I would like to thank all the writers who took an interest in our magazine and sent us their work. A lot of work goes into setting up and managing a literary magazine, and since our first issue we have definitely learned quite a few things. It has been an exciting - sometimes nerve wracking - journey and we are thrilled to finally release the latest issue. It greatly pleases us to announce that we have TWO featured writers in this issue! It was pure luck we came across their composed pieces which immediately grabbed our interest, and we are overjoyed to be able to showcase their amazing talent. By launching Ink & Sword, I wanted to tap the hidden potential in every aspiring writer and help them become better, so they can achieve their literary dreams. Following this thought, we contacted a few renowned authors and got the opportunity to interview them! We asked questions about their writing process, the struggles they faced, their characters – all of which, we hope, will inspire and motivate you. With that, I bid you farewell so that you can proceed to indulge in our pages full of literary fiction and fun! -Rayya Taha, Editor-in-Chief 2
Acknowledgements Front Cover Design Sana Taha Mast Head Design Amal Nadeem A heartfelt Thank You to our family and friends for their constant support and generous words of advice. We are blessed to have you! 3
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