Arvin Tavakkoli

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2022

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“Sonic Boom” by Arvin Tavakkoli

The first time I saw her was also my last time. It was at a vinyl store, the Sonic Boom, in downtown Toronto by Chinatown. She looked at me, I looked away, she was still looking, and that’s about it.  When I entered the store I knew what I was looking for. I came all the way from North York for a white square with a match stick at the centre. When I left the store I had lost something, something I never knew I ha...

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“How to Brew, Serve and Drink Turkish Coffee” by Arvin Tavakkoli

Turkish coffee is a relatively easy to make and delicious hot beverage. Making and drinking Turkish coffee allows you to experience a small part of an elusive and exotic culture. You are reading this because you have probably traveled to Turkey and been served Turkish coffee or want to impress your friends with your cultural literacy and coffee making skills. Whatever your reasons, I’m happy that you are reading this ar...

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“Why I hate DeJa vus” by Arvin Tavakkoli

It’s early Sunday morning and I can see the twilight from the small window of my room. The sky is yellow with red and orange colours at the edge of purple clouds, bleeding.  It’s dark, still. I couldn’t sleep last night.  I lit a candle, I don’t remember why.  Maybe out of boredom or maybe I felt I needed the light. Or, maybe because I was mourning.  It burns, slowly, luringly, shadows mov...

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“All the Colours of the Sunset” by Arvin Tavakkoli

We touched palms and fingertips, her skin was soft, her hand was warm. She told me she was scared, worried, tears dropped down her soft round face; the wet peach fuzz reflected the sunlight. We played as kids, running around the streets; chasing each other up and down the hills. We played until we got too old.She trusted me. Her hands had symmetrical contours, red nail polish. She always had a purple dress on, repaired and worn out in some parts. We often went to the masjed to play by the blue hexag...

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~ 7th Place in Writer's Digest 90th Annual Competition. Thank you for reading my stories. I enjoy reading your comments, reactions and criticisms, so please don't be shy. © All rights reserved.