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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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Arthur walks through the heart of London in the oppressive heat of August 1854, the air thick with the putrid scent of decay. Factories churn out smoke, mixing with the stench of overflowing cesspools and horse-drawn carriages leaving trails of waste along the cobbled streets. The once-mighty River Thames, now a lifeless ribbon of filth, sluggishly carries the city’s refuse, serving as both a source of drinking water and a breeding ground for disease. Arthur, conscious of the risks, covers his mouth and…
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Arthur finds himself on an unexpected path when he becomes an apprentice at a prestigious printing and publishing house. Initially, he performs menial chores like cleaning and maintaining the workspace, but soon he is entrusted with working on the rotary steam printing press. Despite the apparent dangers of the machinery, Arthur is captivated by the rhythm and precision of the process. He is drawn to the notion of creating identical copies of works, each one a perfect replica of the original, and finds the…
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Zaleekhah steps out into the early morning calm of her houseboat on the River Thames, the serene waters gently caressing the shore beneath a dark, satin-like sky. Bundled in a fleece jacket and tennis shoes, she takes in the tranquility of the river, an environment that has always been her haven. Her runs, an integral part of her life, have long been seen by her husband as a way for her to escape unresolved emotions from her past. The rhythm of her movements, while familiar, also brings a sense of distance…
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Arthur had always dreamed of visiting the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, but financial constraints had kept him away. Finally, in 1854, with a shilling in hand, he joined the masses heading toward the Crystal Palace at Sydenham Hill. The grand exhibition, which had already seen millions of visitors since its opening by Queen Victoria in 1851, promised to showcase the achievements of global industries. Arthur, feeling a wave of excitement mixed with nervousness, mentally…
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Arthur walks alongside his father through the dense fog that envelops London in 1853, the cold mist casting an eerie silence over the city. The air is thick with pollution, and the streets are filled with a sense of decay as they navigate their way through the city. Arthur’s father, once a source of guidance and warmth, has become distant and harsh, the weight of their financial struggles transforming his personality. At just thirteen years old, Arthur has been forced to grow up quickly, taking on menial…
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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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Arthur was born in the harsh winter of 1840 in London, a city dominated by bitter cold, snow, and the pervasive smog of industrial pollution. The Thames, once known for its clean waters and abundant fish, now flowed dark and murky, tainted by the refuse of factories, industrial waste, and even decaying bodies. This dismal scene was a direct consequence of London’s rapid industrialization, which had led to it becoming the most densely populated city in the world. Amid the filth and despair,…
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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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Arthur spent his early childhood in the grimy and impoverished districts of London, known as the Sewers and Slums, where the River Thames, once a symbol of life and commerce, now reflected the decay of the city. The thick fog that often blanketed the streets, combined with the stench from the nearby factories and tanneries, created an atmosphere of despair. As a boy of five, Arthur’s keen observational skills allowed him to notice the habits of those around him, from the poor families struggling to make…
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