Head or Heart
From the large glass window of my office cubicle, I sit watching the snow fall outside. It’s warm in here, thanks to the central heating
Penmancy Releases
That 9th Floor
Lola shut the lift doors behind and headed towards 109 flat on the 9th floor. She had gone to visit her friend who got married
A 2000 Tribulation
I was jolting in a bus; so were my thoughts. ‘This government has lost its mind. Demonetization is another issue. But introducing two thousand rupees
Scarlet Light
I see him every day or rather early morning. He halts his car and doesn’t move even when indicated. I know he lives in the
New Beginnings or Rekindling Lost Hopes
It’s him! I told you Riya not to call him. He is not the right guy for you, I told you at that time also
Arsenic and Old Lace
The old woman dropped her purse as she fell, spilling its contents all over the sidewalk. He rushed to help her, stopping short when he saw
Those Nine Months
She was born on the ninth day of the ninth month. Being her lucky number, number nine always found her. Her number in the school
The Nine Gems of Burman House
Finally, things would be back where they belong. The nine mammoth jewels…the prized heirloom! Shubhranjan recalled his late mother’s last words- “Remember Shubh, fortune and
It’s all in the Family
This wasn’t the first time that Suryakant Navgraha had been called to solve family discord. His mental anguish and responsibilities never concerned others except the
Five-to-Nine Switch
Bag an MBA from a reputed college, wriggle into a six-figure salary job and then just stay afloat the corporate muck. Those were the golden
Those Nine Days
“I tested positive”,Sunanda told me over phone. Her tone made me feel very alarming. She remained in home Quarantine for three days. But her fever
Turn Back the Clock
Mrinalini was excited to test her ten years of hard work seated quietly in front of her. After reciting her prayers, she entered the details
Mistak-e-nine
“Here, you go sir; these are the keys of your room. Have a pleasant stay and for any assistance, dial the reception” smilingly said the
The Favourite Number
While playing the rapid-fire round with her friends, Tanu said “My favourite number is nine”. Everyone was perplexed and asked her the reason for such
Redemption
Mr. Sharma, a senior bureaucrat fasts during the pious Navratri. He is very stringent in the rituals to be observed. No wonder, his last meal
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, 10.51 am. He nervously looked at his watch, fingers beating a tattoo on it. The weather was sultry. His collar was damp,
Nine to the Power of Infinity
Nine had a great significance in my life after I started working. A nine to five job, nine hours a day. How on days of
The Ninth Floor
It was 9 o’clock at night of 9th April in summer season. I was staying on 9th floor of the building named “Ahilya tower” in
Nine Hues of Celebrations
I try to stifle a yawn but fail miserably. Thankfully, the microphone of the office laptop is muted. It’s been a long six months, and