I reached the station an hour before the train was due to arrive. I knew I was early, but I had nowhere else to go.
Author: Harshita Nanda
Harshita Nanda is an avid reader and a lover of the written word. A chance win at a short story competition ignited the writing spark in her. Starting from book reviews, she moved on to writing short stories and dabbling in flash fiction.
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
Embracing The Rainbow
“Why does he hate me?” Shekhar asked in an anguished whisper to Maya. Stroking his hair gently, Maya replied, “He doesn’t hate you. He doesn’t
Homecoming
“May I offer you some tea while you wait?” The butler asked Shanti, ushering her into the study. Shanti shook her head, “Nothing, thank you
The Red Phulkari
“I refuse to keep an illegitimate brat from a different religion in my household!” shouted Badi Bi, pounding her teakwood cane into the floor, imperiously.
Hey You! Newbie
“Hey! You! Newbie!” shouted Mr Malhotra, proprietor of Malhotra consultancy. “Here we go again,” thought Rashmi mentally. “You joined today?” Mr Malhotra barked, pointing his
On Meeting a Stranger
“Sorry Sir, I cannot confirm to you when the flight will be departing. The runway is flooded, and with no sign of the rain stopping
Quirk of Fate
“Maya, I need the reports by morning.” Maya looked up from her laptop in annoyance at the retreating back of Mr Shenoy, her manager. “Typical!”