Child by the Christmas tree
Once Upon a Christmas (Runner-up Short Story – July’23)

"By the Quiet Hearth" (Am Stillen Herd) 1894 by Maximilian Schaefer This is the runner-up short story of our second contest, held in the month of July in 2023.Theme: Through…

Bonds Drawn by a Crayon (Winning Short Story – July’23)

Winning short story of our second contest, held in the month of July in 2023.Theme: Through a Child's Eyes: from the perspective of a child,experiencing a notable event or moment.…

child with his mother
Through the eyes of a donation

Painting by Valentin Mikhaylovich Sidorov Russian Postwar & Contemporary painter *Through the eyes of a donation* “It’s a boy”, he says. Dad smiles. Rejoices. Prays. For his wish was granted.…

From Ancient Agony to Modern Misfortune: Tracing the Evolution of Tragedy

What is a tragedy? “To be or not to be’’. In the postmodern world of today, with advanced technology and complexities, where life has become synonymous with suffering, tragedy is…

The Timeless Relevance of 1984: A Thought-Provoking Review

1984 is a prolific masterpiece of art and genius crafted by George Orwell. The dystopian reality we find ourselves in today could never be penned as exquisitely as Orwell has…

Never

  Never let your secrets be unveiled,In misunderstanding, do not be impaled.False predictions, let them not deceive,True empowerment, you must believe. Never obscure your deepest emotions,Don't solely admire your virtuous…

Toopistan’s 1st Art and Books Exhibition: Exploring the Hurdles of Being an Artist

On September 30th, 2023, an Art and Books Exhibition was organized by The Order of Pen at NIC Peshawar. The event turned out to be a great success in connecting…

I am a Hypocrite

  In the last five years' I dreamt In the last five autumns ' I thought, I thought over the word "love" I dreamt about the truth, He guided me…

An Honest Hour: Recollecting the Struggling Times of The Order of Pen

  The Order of Pen (TOOP) is an organization that not only celebrates art and literature but works for their revival around the globe. As a platform, it acknowledges and…

Toopistan’s Art and Books Exhibition: Exploring the Realms of Creativity

Art depicts the culture and tradition of a society. For instance, many of the great civilizations, such as Romans, Indus valley, and Mughals are imprinted in one’s mind through their…