Historical Fiction
The Secret Drawer
Growing up, there was one rule in our house I never dared to break: Don’t touch the drawer in Dad’s study. It was an ordinary drawer in an old wooden desk — scratched, dusty, the handle barely hanging on. But to me, it might as well have been a vault. Dad’s tone made it clear — that drawer was off-limits.
By Straylight8 months ago in Chapters
Einstein Among Shadows
Journal Entry – February 2, 1936 – Brussels A thin frost has clung to the iron rails outside my apartment window all morning. The city moves beneath a veil of cold, silent mist, muffling even the clatter of the trams. I watch from the desk in my small room, papers scattered and forgotten, as the Belgian winter folds over the rooftops. These days I find myself writing less about physics and more about people.
By Alain SUPPINI8 months ago in Chapters
The Unbroken Equation
May 3, 1937 The chill of Lake Geneva drifted through the open window of Einstein’s modest apartment. A kettle hissed on the stovetop while chalk dust floated lazily in the morning sun. He stood before a blackboard crowded with dense notations, pausing only to sip the now-cold tea forgotten on the sill. The room was quiet save for the soft scratch of chalk and the distant clatter of streetcars below. Europe, meanwhile, was anything but quiet.
By Alain SUPPINI8 months ago in Chapters
The Quiet Rebellion of Genius
May 1941. The air over Zürich trembles with the dull unease of wartime proximity. Switzerland remains officially neutral, but neutrality is fragile when flanked by fascism. Einstein walks through the corridor of the Federal Polytechnic, now adorned with blackout curtains and guarded entrances. His gait is slower than it was a decade ago, but his eyes remain sharp—burning with restlessness and responsibility.
By Alain SUPPINI8 months ago in Chapters
The Day I Stopped Apologizing for Existing
The Day I Stopped Apologizing for Existing I’ve always been the type of person who apologizes to chairs. You know, the ones you bump into and go, “Oh sorry,” as if the chair might file a complaint for emotional damage.
By shittu adeola8 months ago in Chapters
The Quiet Revolution
May 1943 — Geneva I write tonight with a heavy hand and a restless heart. The war has swallowed much of Europe, yet Switzerland—like a rock in a torrent—remains outwardly calm. Behind the diplomatic neutrality, though, I feel the pressure mounting, not only on my nation, but within me. The work we began to stop the atomic catastrophe before it starts has taken a darker turn.
By Alain SUPPINI8 months ago in Chapters
The Copenhagen Accord
May 2, 1936 – Copenhagen The morning sky over Copenhagen was washed in grey. Einstein sat in the small breakfast room of Niels Bohr’s modest home, stirring his tea with the absentmindedness of a man whose thoughts danced between atoms and the future of civilization.
By Alain SUPPINI8 months ago in Chapters
The Zurich Cipher
May 1937 – Warsaw The Polish air was crisp, bitter even in May, as Albert Einstein stepped off the overnight train from Prague. He wore the same worn wool coat, the same leather satchel heavy with annotated drafts and diagrams — though now its contents were more dangerous than ever: not formulas, but agreements, whispers, and warnings. Warsaw was no longer just a city on the map of occupied minds — it had become a strategic battleground in the clandestine war of ideas.
By Alain SUPPINI8 months ago in Chapters
Einstein Remains in Europe
May 22, 1942 Prague The weight of war settled heavily upon the continent, and yet, from within the embers of ruin, a new kind of light flickered. Einstein had not merely survived in Europe—he had become a guiding constellation in a night otherwise starless.
By Alain SUPPINI8 months ago in Chapters
Einstein’s Choice
May 18, 1935 Prague I arrived in Prague under a veil of unease. The city, a cradle of intellect and resistance, shimmered beneath gray spring clouds, its spires rising like quills of memory against the troubled European sky. I had been invited to address the philosophical faculty at Charles University, ostensibly to discuss the intersection of physics and ethics — but all of us knew there was something deeper at stake.
By Alain SUPPINI8 months ago in Chapters
Michelin Guide names 4 new budget-friendly gems in Da Nang..
A Culinary Journey Through Vietnam's Hidden Delights: A Culinary Journey Through Vietnam's Hidden Delights The coastal city of Da Nang is the focus of the Michelin Guide's latest spotlight on Vietnam's vibrant and varied culinary scene. Da Nang has long been a favorite among travelers seeking authentic Vietnamese flavors due to its stunning beaches, rich history, and dynamic food culture. Four new budget-friendly restaurants have been identified by Michelin in its most recent update, demonstrating that exceptional dining does not always require a high price tag. These four establishments showcase the best of Da Nang's affordable yet high-quality cuisine, including steaming bowls of ma Quang and succulent seafood grilled to perfection. Whether you're a local foodie or a traveler on a budget, these Michelin-approved spots are a must-visit for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
By parves mosharaf8 months ago in Chapters
