Death is a Lover
by Heba Elnaami
Genre: Prose
Written by Heba Elnaami and narrated by Sarah Alami
This audio © 2026 by Heba Elnaami
A reflection on the fragility of life in Gaza and the ceaseless, silent presence of Death, an entity that has grown parallel to existence for all Gaza's citizens.
about the author
"I’m Heba Ali Elnaami, a 25 year old writer and poet from Gaza, where I was born and raised. I studied English Literature at Al-Azhar University in Gaza with a deep passion for language and storytelling.
I have lived through circumstances that were far from easy, and I have had to resist them in every way just to remain here. Today, I continue to write my poems, my stories, and the pieces of life I carry with me as a way of making sense of what I have lived through and keeping my voice alive."
Heba on Instagram: instagram.com/heba.alin/
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about the narrator
Sarah Alami is a first generation Palestinian American comedy Actress and writer. Her credits include feature films like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 , Guardians Holiday Special and the TV shows Wetsworld, Criminal Minds and Lucifer.
Sarah has also features in beauty campaigns for Revlon and Olay. Most importantly, Sarah advocates for Palestinian liberation and human rights.
Sarah Alami on Instagram: instagram.com/salamisarah/