Aysel K. BasciMay 11, 202214 minThe Legend of Betrayal: ŞahmeranThis story is based on an ancient Mesopotamian legend widely known throughout the Middle East. A picture of Şahmeran hangs in many houses...
Aysel K. BasciApr 27, 20214 minThe Legend of Yellow GirlTo help ensure they are not forgotten, legends—representing an important part of culture—are often tied to specific physical locations or...
Aysel K. BasciApr 1, 20219 minChildhood, Interrupted* * * This essay was selected a winner nominee in the New York-based Adelaide Literary Magazine's "Best of 2020 Essays" contest. It was...
Aysel K. BasciFeb 10, 20211 minShow and TellA nine-year-old girl with pink ribbons in her hair is running across the schoolyard. It’s her turn to present the morning’s ‘show and...