Then he asked, “Dear Lord, is the future written?” And God said, “Yes. But remember, the pen is in your hands.” Lucien Warp wandered the
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The Secret Companion
The fading rays of the golden sun caressed the land, turning it into matt golden. The soil threw a fresh aroma in the air, calming
An Ode to Anonymity
The vagaries of time were writ large on her face. Strangely, despite being Gen X, I connected to the many stories that ran across her
The Humming Bird
‘Hey man, how are you?’ ‘Ooomm’ Though answered, Aditi asked again. ‘Where is your friend?’ Smilingly, he murmured. There was always beautiful chemistry between the
The Melodious Mystery
Carl was left with no choice but to call his friend for help. “Sam, this is about the same old issue. The Sheriff’s office sent
The Swansong
“Bhavna! Where have you brought me? Look at the shoddy apartments. ” “Shubho, with our budget, this is the most we can manage. Earn some
Long Lost Love
The year 1987, time nine o clock the entire nation would stand still with streets bleak as everyone would be glued on to the television
Radio Tales
INTROSPECTION “Good Afternoon! This is your host and dost RJ Kabir. Welcome to your favourite show Mid-day Melodies.” Sonu Nigam’s soulful voice filled the car
What is Love?
Calcutta, 1941 ‘You have to help me,’ pleads Manoj, ‘Come on Amar, you’re my best friend.’ ‘No, I’ll not help you.’ ‘It’s just an address.’
Streaming Love
The clouds were gray and heavy as Greg drove back home. The car radio spoke of a storm and played some blues, ‘Do you remember
Her Treasure
Shaheen awoke on this warm April day. Sunlight streamed into her room through her white lacy curtains. She stretched lazily and then got up from
Dirty Cat, Dirty Girl
It was 1997. I was a whimsical twelve-year-old, living with my parents and Grandpa in a little house that had its own garden. Grandpa would
Radio, I Love You
Today is an intense day for Ajay and Savita. They have not talked to each other for 6 hrs. Ajay is upset that Savita didn’t
Family Reunion
It was six a.m in the morning. Mrs Sharma dragged herself out of her bed. She freshened up quickly and went outside. She loved the
My Dad’s Radio & HawaMahal
The other night, I had taken my kids to the terrace for “Stargazing Activity” as a part of their Vacation Assignment Schedule. While they were
Love…a Sweet Torment
Sunita sighed at the clothes piled up for ironing…the creases craved for being straightened out. Remorsefully, she looked out of the window. The orange ball
The Companion
Rahim chacha sat in one corner of the wooden bench outside the tea stall. Each morning, he would be seen sipping tea and sharing the
A Radio Set for Maggi
Sam was prodding into the interiors of this radio set. Lifting it up obliquely for a sharper view, he found inside a strange plate, he