I saw him standing before the university aquarium when I went to the library to return Huber’s Marine Biology. His head was almost triangular, with bulging eyes,
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Knock Them Down
Waking to the alarm was no longer a habit for Ankita. More than the alarm clock, it was the body clock that was more accurate,
Surrogate Dreams of the Zabarwaan
‘Beep Beep beep beep’ Splintering the eerie silence of wine-dark early dawn, the alarm went off on her mobile phone. Turning quickly to her side
The Scarlet Sky
“Howwwww” Amna woke up screaming while her twin, Ali stood beside chuckling. “Why do you have to scare me like this?” she hollered. “How can
The Old Man and the Book
Once upon a time, many Moons ago, there lived an old man in a small log-wood hut in the Wailing Forest. He was the Keeper
A Beautiful Night
Ajay is not able to relax that day, even though his superiors have sent him and his team to relax in the morning. As tonight
Dame Fortune
The newlywed couple strolled at the fair, holding hands. The splash of evening colors was giving way to the sparkle of carnival lights. A chill
The Wrapped Gift
“Again late? Professor was asking for you,” whispered Kavya. Sunny winked at her and both got busy with their chemistry experiment. Kavya and Sunny were
A Book of Many Secrets
The aroma of freshly brewed beans and the jazz in the café was working wonders on Richard’s spirits. Hiking in this quaint country had turned
Grandma’s Day Out
She set out for the evening stroll in the park. It was her quotidian ritual, which was sacrosanct except for the rains. “Granny, don’t venture
The Red Scarf
The red scarf placed on the beige couch added a dash of colour to the otherwise earthy decor. It gently touched the wooden figurine, frayed
The Lonely Bench
Smita walked in pale-faced, a bit reluctantly, to avoid the curious eyes of the mourners. She did not wish to reveal her identity. There were
The Story Whisperer
He got ready for work. He favoured the night shifts, the time that was given to magic, to hope and to dreams. And the cherry
The Last Wish
“Mili… Mili..Stop. I can’t run after you. Please.” She giggled and vanished into the bushes. Avijit sat down on the mound nearby, breathing heavily. “It’s
The Writer
A soft breeze caressed my face as I stepped out of my building. The air was heavy with the fragrance of the earth, soft after
Life Moves On
It was a dark night. The raindrops tapped on the window pane. Riya paced up and down in her room clutching her book. The fiery thoughts
My Love Story
My childhood and teenage years were filled with books and dreams; I was always immersed in Enid Blyton till the age of 10. After that
The Stained Scarf
Cool, gushing autumn wind, engulfed the car, sending a sharp chill down the spine. “Narayan Ji, could you please roll the windows up”, appealed Priyanka,
A Beautiful Bond
I thought of her as I sat in the balcony, sipping tea. My husband, Ramesh was putting his shoes on and humming a tune. It