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Zakaria Amara is a published writer, poet, prankster, elaborate gift giver, terrible boxer, former prisoner, and life sentence survivor. A 37-year-old stuck in his 20's, Zak also happens to be a consultant for ETAtoronto.ca; an organization that helps youth who have fallen prey to violent extremist groups and ideologies.

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Nightmares & Daydreams: Welcome to maximum security

by Zakaria Amara June 20, 2023September 27, 2023

"Two Lifers across from me are bickering about whether Inuit children have televisions in their igloos. Water is dripping on my forehead from the ceiling. It could be piss-water from the toilets upstairs, but I'm not concerned."

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