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Turkish Delight
Constantinople, Republic of Turkey — 1924
The call of the muezzin slowly fades into the evening breeze; the minarets of the neighborhood exude a gentle calm. Ahmet rises from his prayer rug and walks to his balcony. His bedroom, situated on the topmost floor of his vacation home, offers the perfect, picturesque view of the beautiful city outside. He pulls out his pocket watch and flips it open. “It is almost time for her to arrive,” he mutters.
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Adrian David always satisfies a reader with crafty tales that have a twist! He exhibits a dark, intelligent humor, showing justice reigns supreme somehow, some way.
Excellent story with vivid details. I truly enjoyed it!
Wonderful m9ving storytelling
What an interesting and unique story. Well written and what an ending! Illustrations enhance the storyline. Thank you!
Intriguing story with a great story behind it.
He was lucky he was stabbed with a hairpin on the neck….
A fast, but detailed story about a people’s continued resistance. 5 Stars
Very intriguing and suspenseful with a great ending. Gives new meaning to the phrase: Revenge is best served cold!
Wow,
I will think of that story everytime i hear the turkish delights phrase,
Our nation will never forget and still remembers the crimes done by the savages.
Adrian thank you.
I love this story of sensation and burning emotions which keeps the reader enticed to the very end.
This is a well-written story with impressive illustrations that keep the reader interested and eager for more. The writer provides great use of description and articulates the story well. I hope to read more like this!
David knows how to tell a good story. Loved the twist!
Adrian’s stories never fail to satisfy. His imaginative prose and unexpected turns keep you reading to the end, no matter what the tale he spins. Keep them coming!
What a great and interesting story!
Adrian specializes in simple stories with complex detail and surprising twists. Nice work once again!
Masha Keryan’s illustrations are powerful with bold, seductive colors. A perfect pairing with the story!
Adrian is a gifted writer, his words are well-articulated and give the audience vivid imagery, leaving them intrigued. He is truly talented and shows excellent potential of becoming a renown writer for audiences around the world.
I like this intriguing story which keeps me on my toes until the very end.
Loved this story. As always, Adrian does a bang up job setting the stage and letting the story tell itself.
Adrian tells a story like no other. He is succinct yet detailed enough to give the reader an excellent image while keeping the pace moving. This story is no different. It kept me engaged and pulled me through while making me feel for the characters.
Wow! Adrian David does it again! I think this is my favorite of his short stories–always a shocking twist at the end.
Very strong and with fantastic atmosphere!! Adrian in his best!!!
Thanks a lot, my friend!!! It’s really awesome!!!
An intriguing story with vivid iagery. this is good.
The genocides and holocausts are brothers of lust. This story is very clear about it.
It’s a story that makes think about injustice and what it’s called poetic justice.
Very richly told and illustrated! The tension is tangible from the moment the woman arrives!
Fantastic story Adrian!
Wow! Great story
wonderfully written story!! Thank you for opening theme of the Armenian Genocide, hopefully it will never happen again and Turkey will undertake responsibility for its past.