It was around 2 AM when the phone rang. Briana rubbed her eyes and groggily answered the call. “Briana madam, constable Lokhande here. A dead
Author: Shilpa Keshav
Shilpa Keshav is a home-maker and a mother to two adorable kids. She loves spending her time reading or writing short stories or just listening to songs. But at present, all these are a luxury, as her 17-month-old son keeps her busy behind him! For her, writing is a detox that’s like a warm sun in a cold morning.
Devil, Who?
Siya scurried in the kitchen. The guests would be arriving any minute. “The table is set. And the rooms are tidy. Is there anything else
The Affair
The one-and-a-half-hour flight from Hyderabad to Mumbai fuelled jitters in Nisha’s palpitating heart that was beating eagerly to meet Mohit. Mohit was Nisha’s boss in
The Wrong Turn
The auto rickshaw zoomed through the streets of Saroj Nagar. “Sir, which lane should I take now?” The vexed driver asked. “I’ve been driving for
A Satyagraha For Water
The warm midmorning breeze ruffled my silvery hair. I halted irresolutely in front of the steps leading to the veranda. It had been more than
Table Number 12
“May I take your order, sir?” Shania took out her pen and notepad, and stood smiling. “You have a beautiful smile, err… Sha…nia,” Rakesh grinned
Accounts Settled
DING DING DING!!! Ambika woke up to the ringing bell. The warm sunlight reflecting from the cottony snow peeked through the window and kissed her
Revathy’s First Day At School
Revathy sat outside her hut, staring ruefully at the murky clouds that synchronized with her sombre mood. “Hey, Revu. How was your first day at
Anna and I
It was a lazy Sunday afternoon. Munching chips, I sat down with my pen intending to write a poetry. The chips got over in no
Online Unveil
Superstar Karan Kumar accused of raping his housemaid. He’s been taken into custody. The news spread like wild fire. Social media was flooded with ‘hang
The Witch and the Cat
On the outskirts of a quaint town, stood a lone mighty oak tree. Perched on the topmost branch was a tree house that housed a
Retribution
The evening traffic congestion on the road was at its peak. He sprinted across, antsy, breathing heavily, without noticing a big red bus nearing him.
An Escapade
The waves crawled gently to the shore. Sweet smells of seaweed and coconut wafted on the serene beach. Nikita shut her eyes, as the zephyr
The Accomplice
Blinking his eyes furiously, he peered around, confused and disoriented. The harsh light and the strong stench of formaldehyde made him cringe. He tried sitting
The Hunter
Samantha zoomed her van through the foggy road early in the morning. She noticed someone waving his hand. She halted. “Could you please drop me
An Unwavering Certitude
“Are you cross with me?” Madhavan cried. The food was untouched. Perhaps plain rice isn’t appealing. Madhavan brought some curd and salted mango. But his
The Third Wheel
“Let me die, doctor… pleeassse…,” she bawled, as two attendants held her tightly in place. The psychiatrist injected a sedative as she slowly drifted to
Shadow of Trust
“One signature here too.” Suraj handed another paper to his mother, Bhumi, who signed without hesitation. He knew better, she believed. As the sun dipped
Swing and Swag
“KAPISHHH…” Markat’s high-pitched screech reverberated in the house. “You have failed again! How can someone fail in the primary section? Why don’t you learn a
