Aryan scrunched the paper in which “Don’t leave” was scribbled, tossed it away and alighted from the bus. As he was crossing the road, a
Author: Leena Auckel
Leena Auckel is a Doctor from Mauritius. Her writings keep her afloat in the ocean of hectic schedules.
Draped Dreams
As soon as the drapes of both eyelashes drop The red curtains of the stage slowly rises An excited troupe rush along with their prop,
Sands of Time
Waves wash away imprints left on sand. That we leave behind walking hand in hand Admiring our first sunset, In your embrace our heartbeats met.
Nostalgic Walk
Twilight greeted us from afar Stars twinkled and winked at us from the sky. Moon peered shyly from behind the clouds Its effulgence illuminating our
Love Burns
We met around a bonfire in the rains Love bloomed and more trysts entailed. Soon we walked down the aisle Candid picture of the perfect
Holidaying in August
It was the summer holidays An impromptu trip planned At last! Alluring countryside to gaze Felt like a wonderland. So vast. Went by quick the
The Escape
A popular Bollywood song animated the hustle and bustle of the monthly fair in Sukarore. Naika moved towards the bangles stall -Bangles of all sizes
You Beneath Your Skin
The writers encompassed many different topics like crime, mystery, corruption, acid attacks in the book without making it seem crammed. The couplets thrown in by Jatin were a nice addition.
When the Lightning Stopped
A new patient came in today, right next to me. Her parents said she has a serious illness which needed thorough treatment. She is a
Fodder Case Files
“May I call Mr Bullsmith in the witness box, your honour?”asked Equina, the lawyer. The Judge poked his head out of his fifty year old
Train Switch
“May I sit here?” A voice asked disrupting the nervous tapping of Arnav’s feet. He looked up to find a tall lanky man standing at
Life is a Play
“So how do you want your hair today Mrs Jonas?”asked Lisa “Well a puffed hairstyle for my elite night today!” Lisa had succeeded her mother
Letters Beyond Borders
Cheryl scrutinised the book cover. her fingers lingered on the laminated picture of a trunk overflowing with faded letters while she reminisced… 18th March 1981
Sweet Bait
The azure sky was dotted with a scorching sun, along with nubivagant clouds lazily hovering above the sashaying trees below. The trees enclosed a vast
Vacky, The Newbie
“So how did your interview go about champ?” “I was selected…” “Great news!” “But not as quality control analyst, I was relegated to the accounts
Loving You
Did you say you love me? With gifts and bouquet laden, Oh when you proposed on one knee I felt like Eve in the Garden
The Lost Fairy
Kathy watched over a group of children in her class. There was Nina, the cute girl with her blonde curls and blue eyes, Jerry the
Confessions of a Fairy
She flipped the notebook pages Which lay untouched since ages. Dear mum I’m now in my new home New skills I am starting to hone.
La’Battalia
It’s an ever-growing bee line They’ve been waiting since forever Angst cough and impatience fever When was the last time things were fine? White coated
An Unusual Quest
Jingle toads jingle toads Hickety hairy spider legs Stolen hawk’s tiny eggs Wolf’s hair from crossroads. Sana, Alan and Romeo watched from behind a tree – an