The clock struck 12 as he stopped for a moment before taking a sharp turn into a dead-end alley & resolutely made his way ahead in the dark. He took Read More
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It was a bright sunny day, typical of the desert. The breeze was blowing carrying the sand from the desert along with it, forming large dunes. As Henry was walking Read More
The train chuffed from New Jalpaiguri with a long chuuu, and Akriti felt twitchy. She was astonished at Manas. How come he had planned a surprise holiday just for two Read More
“Happy Birthday Jane !!!” The small crowd whooped in unison. Her eyes filled with tears as she found herself embraced and her hands shaken warmly. It had been only a Read More
Tick- tock -Tick, the wall clock sounded, breaking the haunting silence in the plushly ornate room of Maheshwari Mansion in Jaunpur.Vroom-vroom the car’s engine screeched as Ratiya, the driver pressed the Read More
“Mommeee…! Boo-hoo-hoo…!” Lucy came hurtling down the lane, sobbing uncontrollably. I had been sitting, reading, in the porch by the light of the sun. It was perfect weather to read, Read More
The night slowly set in, and “Tinnng, chrrrr, eeeehhhhh, eeeehhhhh, eeeehhhhh”, noises occurred in the house. They got louder by the middle of the night and died down gradually. That Read More
Squeeaak, squeeaak, squeeaak. Grandpa’s cycle was tired of bearing him, but at the same time determined to be his loyal carrier. It was a typical twilight hours of a rainy Read More
It was a usual serene morning at the ashram. The black of the night was magically morphing into bridal hues. From one end of the ashram, lilted soft Om…Om, the Read More
Splish-Splash, splish-splash went her boots as she hustled towards the tiny dwelling cosily tucked into the old Oak tree’s bosom. It was the middle of the forest, the cover of Read More
“Wee woo, wee woo”! The ambulance siren could be heard from far. The society guard opened the gates and let it in. “Screeech”…it halted in front of her tower. Immaculately Read More
Moyna’s eyes darted towards the window. Every time the wind swished, the panes rattled, sending shivers through her tiny frame. What had started as a cool breeze had gradually gained Read More
At the crack of dawn, Siya left for her morning walk. She appeared odd with unkempt hair, sulken eyes as if she hadn’t slept at all. A few steps later, Read More
“Darlings, take care of Grandma. Eat on time. I have stacked up the refrigerator with enough food. Everything is labelled and should last for this weekend. Try and avoid outside Read More
Vroom whoosh! The clamorous roar of the vacuum-cleaner jerked me awake. I clamped my eyes shut and took cover under the pillows to blot out the incommodious sound. But my Read More
**Tantantantanatantan!!!!** “Gudiya ke baal wala aaya, aao bachcho gulabi gulabi gudiya ke baal lelo.” A candy floss vendor passes by Tina’s door, a six year old girl. Laxmi nagar – Read More
The day had finally arrived. Despite a month’s battle with the asteroids, the whole world stood helpless in front of the natural forces. The world would come to an end Read More
It’s a sunny Saturday morning and we all had a long and lazy breakfast. Post that, mom and dad had to step out to get our weekly groceries and vegetables. Read More
“Sorry, Father for I have sinned!” Over the last year, Melissa had attended the Sunday Church service over a hundred times. But she never mustered the courage to speak these Read More
The full moon night marked the first Wedding Anniversary of Abhishek and Ananya. His plans for spending the evening with his wife were rudely interrupted when his phone buzzed. An Read More
