Dayanand reached the clubhouse. It was a smooth cycle ride from his home and the cool early morning breeze was inebriating. Since Covid, the roads
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The World is One
Sheena was frustrated. She wanted to pursue her studies abroad. A fiercely liberated soul, she wanted to explore the world and carve a niche for
The Defeat
Year 1990 As Priya walked home after a tiring day at work, she pondered over the advertisement in the newspaper. It offered a higher pay.
Differently indifferent
I efficiently parked my scooter at a place that ensured my swift turnaround from the store. Credits to the ‘mask’, that people nowadays don’t recognize
Haunting Reflections
Royal with a hint of antiquity, one glance at me and you know your worth. I have a mind of my own. Mind you! My
Mahua and Her Sapna
Mahua, once a charismatic woman, had been lamenting the absence of her better-half ever since his untimely demise a fortnight ago. She confined herself to
Different and Better
Rajesh enthusiastically waited for the bus. Minutes later, Ishaan got of the bus. Rajesh was startled to see his son Ishaan who had just finished
Alice’s Comeback
“Stella, please come here quickly” , my mother called me one day when I was visiting her during the summer vacation. I hurriedly rushed to
Tempestuous Affair
Anan, the cloud, flitted across the translucent dome with nimble steps. The sunbeam, proud of her daughter, stroked her hair, braiding it with the choicest
Reorientate
“There you are! Where have you been for so long?” “Phew! I have been to hell and back. Let me relax for a while.” “Alright! Take your time. You seem
Altered Traits
Heorte was quite perturbed. “You misused your power and annulled my efforts, inaptly. It’s not fair.” “Stop playing the blame game. It’s not my fault.
The Perfect Mother
Meira sat in the darkness, sipping her coffee with a sombre expression on her face. Nitin walked into the house and was surprised to see
Beyond Boundaries
The 19th over, Amy Jones whacks the ball towards wide leg-off… goes for a six…Oh! Harleen Deol catches it…No! She loses balance…. throwing the ball
I See Dead People
The news came in that Professor Robert Dsouza had passed away. Raghu’s dad was his student. As a kid, Raghu had heard many stories about
Unconditional Love
“Raja, have your milkshake and breakfast before you go?” pleaded his mother from the Kitchen. “No, I’m getting late. My friends are waiting,” he shouted
The Other Me
The clock struck one. Pitch dark, death-like silence; but for my alter, it was the perfect time. I wanted my other self to appear. I
The Mirror
Twelve-year-old Emma stole a hundred-dollar bill, tucked it in her pocket, snuck out the door, and hopped the barbed wires, scratching her leg. She and
In pursuit of the bloodline
The backbreaking job of a planter depleted her frail frame. The words floated from behind, “Mama, you must be weary to the bone.” Awash in
The Monster in my Closet
With all but one light off, little Caitlyn was wrapped up in her blanket. Creak, she heard. She sat silently, her eyes drooping. Another creak.
Pristine White
The sea reflected the full moon. A low tide hummed gently to lure the reflection. Women happily chirped inside the cottage. “The red saree, dear.