The Good Witch
A van halted abruptly in one of the forbidden trails. I sniffed, looks like another human breached the forbidden trail. Yet another prey! *** My
Penmancy Anthologies
Put on your Sun-glasses when Caught in the Headlights
Deer caught in the headlights, wild-eyed, nebbish, paralysed. Glazed eyes panicked on his bewilderment, as his arms shocked out, to brace the inevitable; his body
The Puffin’s Nest
Brenda had just finished her office work and was taking a stroll in front of her flat, When she ,got a call from Ron, her
The Dark of The Day
“Come on, hurry up!” He shouted. “Shh…Don’t you wake up the baby. She’s just fallen asleep, I need to wrap her, place her in the
The Enchanting Cottage
Richa looked out of the window of the weather-beaten minivan. “Doesn’t the forest look captivating?” Deepak asked her holding her hand. Richa smiled, “tell me
She Lives in The Woods
Andy was nervous. Though he knew the roads well, the fog had blurred his vision. Thankfully, the van’s headlights and wipers came to his rescue.
Let’s Go on A Road Trip
‘Why on earth can’t you stay on the suggested route? Now there’s no network here…it seems we are heading deeper into the forest.’ I deviated
Plant Hope
The misty surroundings, the early morning cool breeze, intoxicating fragrance of the flowers, the damp foliage, the undulating beauty of the hilly woods was enthralling.
A Strange Encounter
Raveena was driving to visit her aunt in the hills. It was 7 in the evening and the sky was darkening. A thick mist had
Let’s Run Towards the Gate
Papa’s last wail was the last sound I heard in the home. The twelve years old Tanya, little Joy and Mummy cry but silently and
The Night Drive
Abdul was our family driver. His age was indeterminate, though he looked old. Fair complexioned, he had a flowing snow-white beard and could have passed
A New Dawn
Dark clouds pierced the veil of the sky. The howling wind produced a loud cacophony. Dusk had dawned early. Pranati worried about reaching on time
The Arrival
“He’ll come,” she said, smiling and leaning on her walking stick for support. It lifted her husband’s spirits, or so she thought. “Yes, he’ll be
The Unexplored Road
“Sir, it’s too late to start, can you start tomorrow?” a junior manager requested. “No, don’t worry . My next two day’s schedule would be
Lost and Found
“It was the right turn at the last intersection, Raman. If only you’d listened to me and not acted stubborn for once!” Sheena cried exasperatedly.
The Parting Gift
Love was in the air, sweetly concocted with the moist breeze gushing into the van. The couple inside was on their way to the Honeyvalley
The Final Act
“Last night, wreckage of a car was found in the valley , the couple in the car succumbed to serious head injuries”, the morning news
A Dream Escape
What would happen if we don’t make it? Shh…Be quiet, the driver shushed them. The van travelled through the fogged mountains. Trees on both sides
Ssshhh! It’s a Secret
The serene breeze made the ride fun. Ram and Ratan were having gala time returning from their expedition. The alcohol kept them high. The mist
The Dead Leave Trails
“ I told you to do your work! Stop screwing up your face! Get going!” Jack nearly hit the teen in her face. With her