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Kousba Monastery Silence | صمت دير قوسبا

Kousba Monastery Silence | صمت دير قوسبا

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She manages the retreat center at Kousba's ancient monastery. He's the burned-out CEO seeking silence he doesn't know how to hold. In sacred quiet, words become unnecessary. 'Inti el sukoun el wahid' (أنتِ السكون الوحيد).

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Abha Altitude

Abha Altitude

Layla Al-Rashid4 min read

Reem runs a mountain retreat in Abha. When stressed CEO Ibrahim arrives seeking peace, he finds more than meditation in the clouds. 'Inti arja' min al jabal' (أنتِ أرجع من الجبل) - You're more restoring than the mountain.

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סטארט-אפ ניישן | Startup Nation

סטארט-אפ ניישן | Startup Nation

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

A tech CEO and her young developer work late nights on their AI startup—until the algorithm isn't the only thing generating heat.

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Tech Tycoon

Tech Tycoon

Layla Al-Rashid3 min read

Software CEO Layla dominates Saudi's tech sector. When investor Michael challenges her valuation, business becomes pleasure. 'Al najah yihtaj shajaa'a' (النجاح يحتاج شجاعة) - Success requires courage.

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The Interview

The Interview

Anastasia Chrome7 min read

Final round interviews at Artemis Holdings are legendary. The CEO conducts them personally, in her private penthouse, overnight. Three candidates enter. Only one leaves with the job—and all of them leave changed.

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Office Politics

Office Politics

Anastasia Chrome8 min read

His CEO has been fucking him for months in exchange for promotions. Then her daughter joins the company. Same expectations. Same office. Sometimes the same hour.

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The Corner Office

The Corner Office

Anastasia Chrome15 min read

He made a mistake that should end his career. The CEO has a different kind of termination in mind.

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The Interview

The Interview

Zahra Osman2 min read

She interviews for her dream job at a Somali-owned tech startup. He's the CEO who recognizes her from somewhere—a party, a club, a night neither of them was supposed to remember. Professional becomes personal when he locks the office door.

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