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Zaleekhah enters a cozy café tucked away in the heart of Russell Square, London, in 2018, a place where she reconnects with her cousin, Helen. The café, vibrant with lush greenery and colorful flowers, provides a serene setting that sharply contrasts with the gravity of the news Helen has come to share. Helen’s young daughter is in desperate need of a kidney transplant, a crisis that has cast a heavy shadow over their family’s lives. Zaleekhah listens intently, her heart heavy with sympathy, as Helen…-
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Zaleekhah spends her late nights at the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, conducting research on various environmental samples. As she peers through her microscope, she contemplates the ongoing global challenge of cholera, a disease that continues to ravage vulnerable populations, particularly in areas where environmental neglect and pollution run rampant. The persistent issue of water scarcity also weighs heavily on her mind, especially in regions like the Tigris River, a once-thriving body of water now…
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Zaleekhah awakens to an unexpected early morning visit from her Uncle Malek in 2018, finding him standing at the door of her houseboat by the River Thames. His usual pristine appearance is now disheveled, with his bloodshot eyes and stubble hinting at sleepless nights, which immediately raises Zaleekhah's concerns for his well-being. Despite his appearance, Uncle Malek attempts to carry on as usual, masking his true feelings with a flippant attitude, as he brushes off any inquiries about his health. As…
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Zaleekhah arrives at her Uncle Malek's home in the elegant area of Chelsea, feeling an overwhelming sense of estrangement despite the familiarity of the surroundings. As she steps into the house, the sight of the well-maintained garden stirs nostalgia within her, yet also serves as a reminder of the emotional distance she feels from her family. She passes the doorman, Kareem, handing him a book titled Nineveh and Its Remains, a simple gesture that sets the tone for her visit. As she moves up the stairs,…
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Narin stands on the edge of the Tigris River in Turkey, surrounded by her family and a small gathering of Yazidi elders, awaiting her long-anticipated baptism in the spring of 2014. Dressed in a white garment, her small frame is barely noticeable among the larger figures of her relatives, yet her sage-green eyes gleam with curiosity and quiet anticipation. The sheikh, draped in traditional white robes, places a gentle hand upon her head, whispering words of blessing that invoke strength, wisdom, and…
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Narin and her grandmother walk along the banks of the River Tigris in 2014, a tranquil yet powerful bond growing between them as they collect wild herbs. The air is crisp, and the sounds of the river gently rolling over its banks echo in the background. As Narin contemplates their existence, she grows increasingly frustrated with the way her grandmother is misunderstood. Often seen as illiterate and unimportant by the outside world, her grandmother holds a depth of wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual…
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Narin is introduced in the year 2014, near the River Tigris, where she eagerly anticipates the arrival of her cousins from Germany. Her family, originally from Turkey, is filled with joy as they prepare to welcome them. Narin, while impressed by her cousins’ fluent German, takes pride in her unique heritage and the special talents passed down through her grandmother. Her grandmother, an esteemed member of their community, has inherited the rare skill of dowsing, using her connection with the earth to…
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Narin listens intently as her grandmother recounts stories of the lamassus, the mythical creatures from their ancient past that once stood guard over their homeland. Grandma’s tale explains that these magnificent statues, which now reside in foreign museums, were once revered symbols of their culture and its strength. Although Narin initially struggles to fully believe in these fantastical stories, her grandmother reassures her of the deep significance these creatures held for their ancestors. The…
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Narin sits by the riverbank, deep in thought, as she listens intently to her grandmother, who begins recounting the significant and transformative tale of the great Flood. The event holds a special place in their shared heritage, and as Narin inquires about the origins of the disaster, her grandmother begins her tale. The story begins with a solitary drop of water, a seemingly harmless beginning that spiraled into relentless rainfall. The rain poured down without end, submerging entire regions and claiming…
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Narin and her Grandma are filled with anticipation as they prepare for an important journey. Grandma busily prepares traditional dishes such as stuffed vine leaves and borek, setting the tone for the special trip ahead. As they sit together, Narin is deeply immersed in her spiritual practices, praying for guidance and protection from the spirit Khider and other spirits, including Sore-Soran, Mama-Rasan, and Xudāne-Mālē. These benevolent spirits are said to oversee different aspects of life, guiding and…
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