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
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.
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
A Quagmire
In the busy Hamdan street in Abu Dhabi, during the morning rush hour, a Toyota Camry went berserk, and hit the traffic signal post. Police
A Son’s Impediment
It was 5AM when Aarav’s mobile rang. An early morning call always panicked him. His dad wasn’t keeping well since the past one week. “Hello,
The Companion
Rahim chacha sat in one corner of the wooden bench outside the tea stall. Each morning, he would be seen sipping tea and sharing the
Perfectly Imperfect
“Saurabh, breakfast is ready. Sonu, eat fast, beta.” Swati hastily placed her son’s tiffin into his school bag. Morning rush was a routine of the
Rendezvous With Truth
Her hands were cuffed behind her back. She was pushed and thrashed. Her gagged up mouth couldn’t even gasp. Breathless, she crawled on the muddy
A Friend In Need
The door-bell rang frantically early in the morning. Half asleep, Anu opened the door to see a little girl, about 7 or 8 year old,
The Enigmatic Game
The whiskey ran down his throat hurriedly. He could feel the chilled elixir flow through his veins. Thushar closed his eyes and felt the gentle
Angel’s Day Out
The Little Angels School in Paradise Land was buzzing with enthusiasm. It was Children’s Day and like every year, this year too, they would visit
A Silver Lining
“Due to lack of evidence, the court acquits Vaidehi and frees her from all the charges.” The law may have set her free, but not