““Since this is the last time we’re ever talking to each other again, you were a terrible man to fall in love with, Affan”, she inhaled the words deeply.”

— Umaima Kanwal

““Says the woman who fell hopelessly in love with a man who couldn’t stand up for himself, is married, and has two kids,” Seher fired back.”

— Umaima Kanwal

“Women in my life have fixed everything men in my life broke.”

— Umaima Kanwal

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Umaima Kanwal

A 22 year old enthusiast who explores emotions, resilience, and psychology through writing. Writing fiction that keeps us close to reality. My debut book is Al-Muntaqim.

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