That does it! Today I am going to confront this fellow and set matters straight. Rhea promised herself for the umpteenth time since the day
Category: Short Stories
Uncharted Territories
“Come here, you slut! Haven’t I told you not to utter a word when I’m in the mood?” Suresh’s voice bellowed as he dragged Priya
Retribution
“Collect your train tickets from the travel desk? ” My boss said with a frown that meandered through his face. A smile hardly appeared on
Murder of Moonlight
She could hear the footsteps on the wooden staircase now. She put down the book softly. Who was it? Who dared to venture out on
Introspection
She felt exasperated. The incessant rains were now a pain in the neck. How dreadful the roads were! The weather report reiterated – no respite
The Cherished One
“Wake up! Your highness! It’s time. Wake up!” I can barely make out the words, snugly cocooned under the heavy quilt. Intending to catch a
Miss Butterfeet
Hey, Miss butter feet! Her Ajji (grandmother) used to call her when she was a toddler. Laxmi was born in a middle-class family in Ahmednagar.
The Interplanetary Purpose
The interiors of the clinic was pristine and well-lit. It appeared like a clinical studio with little clutter. The enormous room was painted ivory and
Grandma’s Story
“Mumma, story!” Annie isn’t sleeping. She wants her mother to follow the daily ritual. “No, Annie. Mamma busy. No story today. Close your eyes. Sleep!”
Who’s Attending Aunt Edith’s Seventieth
The last time my wife Anna showed me two lines on a test, I felt on top of the world. Elated. Exhilarated. But now? A sense
The Resolution
As a preamble to my story, let me introduce you all to my family before we start the analysis of each member’s disposition. We are
On Wings of Fire
Now The scream was so loud, it drowned out all the sounds around her. Soundarya felt a ringing in her ears, like tinnitus but far
The Other One
Sanjana first became aware that something was wrong by the whispers of the women huddled in the corner. Still groggy from the effects of anaesthesia
Still Waters
Raveena Absolutely nothing. Nothing takes for us to accept the ones we love, just as they are. Just as they come to us! Or so,
Soul or Soulmate
It was a match made in heaven, people said. You could hear the dhol and the shehnai far and wide. The daughter of the house
Rainbow is my Colour
The orange ball appeared in the black sky and started to colour the earth with its hue. The chirps of the birds leaving their nests
Gender Trichotomy
Abhina fell into my arms as I opened the door to her incessant knocks. “Where are you, Harveer? The clerk called to say the PIL
The Devika Prasad Case
“Devika, someone is at the gate; the warden is screaming your name.” Dolly knocked on my door and gave the message. I was preparing a