Grandpa’s eyes twinkled, “So why are you looking so gloomy? At your age I was such a strapping young man who only spread cheer around.
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The Regret
The man stood and watched. Dressed in a sweatshirt and a pair of jeans, and the hood covering his features, he easily mixed with the
The Final Contract
There weren’t many like him, just a handful in his part of the world perhaps. He was a freelancer whose contracts came to him through
The Birthday Gift
Today when I turned 13, there was no cake-cutting, no bloating balloons and certainly no surprise gifts. It was just another day. The only solace
Fate or Faith
It was an ordinary day. He woke up to the continuous honking of cars. The footpath was his bed and his sore left arm, his
Guru’s Benevolence
The loud ringing of the alarm failed to wake up Dev. He had slept late the previous night after working on the final presentation of
The Strange Green Glow
It was a clear starry night when Robert set out with his backpack. He was on a mission! He had promised his friends he would
The Vagabond
He says, “Flip a coin and decide,” “Are you out of your mind?” I reply. “This is my life, not a chocolate or ice cream
The World Beyond
In the dead of the night, she walked aimlessly. The dim street lights played hide and seek. The overcast sky threatened a downpour. A drop
Head or Tails
And it came to this…again! Shekhar looked unperturbed. Or maybe the habit of unfailingly losing to me had made him indifferent. So why did I
Flip or Free
“Coffee?” He asked and I decided to celebrate my freedom. “Yes, please,” I answered and rummaged the innards of my tote bag. My hand hit
The Lucky Charm
Twelve-year-old Amit hunted for some loose coins and old notes in his late father’s shabby chest. He sought to buy marbles to play with his
Lure of the Lucre
The door of the cubicle was firmly closed and the key turned. Rajan inspected his surroundings. It was minimally furnished with a 2-tierbunker bed. He
Heads You Win, Tails I Lose
Rajat Bundela walked up to his study and opened the second drawer. His eyes scanned a rectangular glass box. He bent forward, nimble fingers extricated
An Incident That Flipped His Life
“Roy, come and have your breakfast. It is already getting cold ,Roy’s mother Sita called him. “Ma I want to know more about dad, the
Boomeranged
“C’mon, doc! It’s just a matter of a few hours. I’ll manage. Tonight’s show is vital for us. We can’t back out now.” “Gavin, you
The Deciding Factor
Two crows were building a nest, noisily communicating with each other. Sitting in the veranda, Sushma watched them distractedly as she sipped her elevenses. Her
The Probability Factor
Geetha switched on the television. The IPL 2022 Season 15 had begun. Today’s match was between CSK and Mumbai Indians. She always looked forward to