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These are my articles written over time. Please feel free to ask questions about any post.

Scene 4: The Gardeners and the Storm — Crisis in the Mock Parliament

The mock parliament chamber was unusually quiet at first—just the rustle of papers and the shuffling of chairs. Yesterday’s session had been all whispers and shadows, where alliances were forged in corners, and words were honed like blades. Emil had left that room with a knot in his chest, knowing that cleverness without conscience could […]

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The Test of Political Power

(Political power is a sacred trust, not a personal prize—it is a test from the Almighty) The classroom was buzzing. The students of the civic studies club had been tasked with preparing a mock parliament. Roles were drawn: ministers, press, public. But only one was chosen to play the Leader of the Nation. It was

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The Test of Loyalty

Emil had always thought loyalty meant standing by someone no matter what. But today, that belief was being tested. At school, Emil’s close friend Adil had been secretly using another student’s science project as his own. He hadn’t stolen it—at least not in the usual sense—but he’d copied the design and ideas without giving credit.

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The Test of Responsibility

(When Blame Is Easier Than Ownership) It was a week before the school exhibition. The classroom buzzed with excitement and the faint smell of glue, cardboard, and markers. Posters were half-done, models were being built, and every group had something in progress. As class monitor, Emil had volunteered to coordinate the project planning board. His

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The Test of Forgiveness

(Letting Go When Holding On Feels Justified) It had been a rough week for Emil. Ever since he was made class monitor—a responsibility he took seriously—he’d tried his best to be fair, respectful, and calm under pressure. But yesterday, something shifted. During group work, Emil had reminded his classmate Amir to stay on task. Amir,

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The Test of Leadership

The village school had chosen its new class representative: Emil. At twelve, Emil had always been quick-witted and observant. Teachers saw in him a natural spark, and classmates followed his lead with ease. But with the badge of leadership pinned to his chest came eyes—watchful, expectant, and sometimes hungry for direction. “Leadership,” his grandfather once

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