Mason Carter (born Mushahid Syed) is a poet, fiction writer, translator, and academic whose work explores themes of social justice, autonomy, and the communal spirit that binds people together. He studied English Literature at Shah Abdul Latif University and the International Islamic University, completing his master’s thesis on communes and utopias in literature.
Since 2017, Mason has been teaching English Language and Literature, and he currently serves as a lecturer at Shah Abdul Latif University. His approach to teaching reflects his deep belief in learning as a shared, ongoing dialogue—one that continues to shape his writing and thought.
A writer since 2010, Mason draws inspiration from literary figures such as Edgar Allan Poe, William Blake, Khalil Gibran, and Samuel Beckett. His writing blends lyricism, philosophical inquiry, and political imagination, often blurring the boundaries between art and reflection.
Outside the classroom and the page, Mason enjoys reading, watching films and series on Netflix, and organizing study circles with friends. Above all, he finds his greatest inspiration in fatherhood and in the quiet, curious companionship of his daughter, Elsa.