Ismail, dressed in a new shiny green shalwar – kurta, excitedly pranced about the haveli. It was Eid-al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice. Mouth-watering aromas drifted
Author: Guncha Gupta
Dr. Guncha Gupta is a radiologist by profession, practising for more than 12 years now. She is a blogger and enjoys writing short stories and poems as much as she loves her profession.
Among others, she has been awarded a certificate of excellence by Asian Literary Society for her poem.
The Half Blood
Avarice “What do you suppose will happen if we do succeed in our endeavour ?” Dr. Renata had asked, his forehead strained, skin tanned, hands
To Father with Love
My father’s expectations from me while in school were exceptional. I was a good student, popular, creative and good in everything but Mathematics! Mathematics was
Conviction Wins
March 2019 Naomi! Naomi! Crowd went berserk as soon as she took to the stage. Garcia, her campaign manager, knew she owned them with her
Perception
That night, stellar rocks peaked. Meteor Swarm spurted alive, deserting The space, the lover streaked Fire, colour Set the welkin ablaze, stunning. Gyrating orbits sneaked
The Manor House on Pennylane
——— The News ———- Lady Dora was in the garden when the phone rang. It was Gordon. Devastated, she called out to her husband, Drake.
Nature’s Onomatopoeia
Ombré leaves of fall, Each like a flower Swish, swoosh, rustle, fall The litter dazzles Canvas in colour. Winter, white and cold, Frigid winds punish
Radio Romance
Sujatha hurriedly finished her chores. Cooking, feeding Ammu, washing the dishes. Making sure Ammu took her medicines and slept in time. 9:00 pm and power
The Penitentiary
The federal police tried best to let the two detectives collect samples and take photographs while keeping the crowd at bay. But the way the
A Woman’s Prayer
I pray to You O dear Lord To make me a man of Your own accord. When I die and it’s time to be reborn
The Runway Mare
As the day finally dawned, Mira, the mare proudly cantered in the paddock, both nervous and excited. She had been preparing for this day for