It Happened One Night
“Have enough courage to trust love one more time; and always one more time.” Maya Angelou * Celine He was already at the restaurant; sitting
Penmancy Anthologies
To Croon or not to Croon
I bumped into Shakespeare, who invited me for a beer. In my heart raged a tempest, as we talked about love and incest. ‘Why did
A Novice Poetess
I aspired to write in the style invented by Mr. Clerihew, Had I bitten off more than I could chew? They say poems are an
Night of the Fireflies
Chloe rested on a rocker, swaying back and forth, contemplating on her ugly divorce, Dad’s sudden demise, job termination, tragic miscarriage and recently diagnosed leukemia.
Match and Mismatch
It was a Thursday, one of the busiest days at the office. With a rumbling stomach, Mohan walked towards the dining hall during his lunch
The Dino in My Head
While my thoughts wandered in search of a good plot, I unmindfully sketched the doodle of a dino. “Hmm, not bad. What should I name
A Doctor’s House
Patient’s version When I was going to see the doctor, my best friend pulled me close and kissed my forehead. My scolding made him laugh.
The Divine Sinner
“Hari Om Hari Om,” Babaji strolled across the pandal with folded hands greeting everyone his eyes could meet. Each day he walked into the place
The Exile and the Aftermath
A different version of you exists in the minds of everyone who knows you. -Coach Lora Lucinda *** How are exile and abandonment different? May
A Broken Family
Broken families were like broken and dried branches of trees. They strayed away from one another on the dusty ground yet a gust of stormy
Lights, Camera, Action
“1, 2, 3…1,2,3…mic check, mic check.” “Please improve the center light. Add more focus. Okay, its perfect now.” This is normal for me every time
Sagas of Love
This case has been pending for years. Discussions, debates retrospection and introspection, have all failed. Who is at fault, them or me bothers me more
Immortal for a Moment: Small Answers To Big Questions About Life, Love And Letting Go
Go grab it, for it’s the perfect oiling and overhaul for rusted machinery called moron mind. It’s a way to enjoy being IMMORTAL within a MORTAL life! Leaving you with an excerpt on parenting, I loved most:
‘One of the biggest lies of parenting is that parents are always right. The second lie is that it is the children’s responsibility to make their parents happy when they grow up.’
Love – Elixir or Poison?
A briny fragrance wafts in through the windows. It’s pleasant and familiar, embracing me with nostalgia. Unlike the tiny tear drops falling from my eyes
Mystery by the Bay
The sea was a placid turquoise. The sky, a serene blue. My vacation at the Bayshore hotel had been magical so far. Standing on the
Much Ado Over a Var
Naradmuni. I couldn’t check my WhatsApp messages. The networks were down, and the towers, destroyed. Everyone around me examined their devices in vain. The data
Mutilated Version
Zainab adjusted her hijjab and kneeled down to seek blessings. Once the forehead touched the ground, it gave away the air of being someone. Prostration
The Pizza Cutter
“Good morning, Preeti, here’s your newspaper,” my FIL handed me the newspaper with a jolly smile. “Oh, thank you so much, Papa. Come on in,
Paradise Lost
“C’mon Eddie, just hop on my back. We don’t have a moment to spare.” Mufasa roared. Eddie didn’t budge. He was in a quandary. Mufasa
A Wish for Humanity
“Ma…” Veena could not believe her eyes. Her daughter Jahnvi was at the door. Veena’s motherly love erupted like a volcano as she sobbed incessantly