The Malevolent Newbie
Women bore me with their predictability. They are always busy. Complaining. Being slaves to the needs of others. Often, fighting for the right to live
Penmancy Anthologies
Rock Paper Scissors
I am left stunned, stumped, and stupified almost near the end when there is the revelation. I just stopped reading. It took me a while to understand what was happening. Once I am back on the same page as the author, I continue reading, but that is not the only twist. There are many more till the last page. Finally, you don’t know if any of the characters were what they pretended to be.
The Freudian Sip
“Sigmund Freud, I blame you for my taste in men.” I tossed aside the book I was browsing through. “Excuse me? “A bartender with an
Live Your Dream
Dare, dive deep into the spring of life, Dwell on the precious moments you get, Dream frequently, let dreams with enthusiasm rife, Dare turbulent waves
The Annoying Doorbell
Relaxing peacefully on Sunday Running riot doorbell screamed me awake Racing mind wished unwanted guest goes away Ruckus created was his mistake. Everytime, I fell
Salsa, Not Without Nachos
The day I turned 45, it hit me that my middle-age was characterized by middle-class mediocrity. Was this going to be the blueprint of my
In Cold Blood
So you wronged me so, you tore me apart Scathing, your tongue lashed on untamed Scarring so deep my tender heart Sorry I did what
The Travelling Cat Chronicles
I thoroughly enjoyed the story. A light read, easy free flowing narration, this book is a must read if you are up for the humor mixed with emotions. One needs to read the book to get the feel. No review can do justice to the story, if you haven’t read the book yet, I’d suggest you to check it out. Their love for each other, will melt your heart; will make you fall in love with them.
A Wash of Emotions
Hunger and Anger are at it again. The same old argument; flogging the same dead horse. “I don’t think Anger can cause humans to die.
When Craft Met Kintsugi
“Ma’am, please lower your eyelids…now gently smack your lips…” The make-up artist’s brushes skimmed over Pari’s supple face in deft but gentle strokes as the
Friends- Old and New
The last week of June, Papa and I shifted back to the city. I searched for familiarity and failed. Papa seemed to be preoccupied these
Forever the Neophyte
2008, Begusarai “Tara, pass me that stone…?” Amjad screeched, jerking four-year-old Tara from her stupor. She saw a round pebble rolled towards her, smiling at
The Soldier’s Life
Glowing faces beam, the lanterns burn in a cove Ginger tea, conversations warm and deep Growing commanderies, brewing trust on the stove Glacial winds freezing
Sen-solution-al
Finally, SHE arrives. After several rounds of arguments, debates, and discussions, the Sen family takes HER home. Despite a strict ‘no’ from friends and families
Coming Out
Megabytes Software Solutions was buzzing. The atmosphere had been depressing for some time now ever since their dynamic MD, Shantanu Bhattacharya died in a tragic
The Three Mistakes of My Life
I remember the day as if it was yesterday. The wounds are raw. An engineer-cum-entrepreneur, I am renowned for my innovations- some audacious, a few