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Red Roses for Proposal #ShortStory

May 4, 202034 Comments

"I don't like red roses," she replied with a smirk. Anish felt like an idiot with a bouquet of roses in his hands and a ring in his pocket while the woman he intended to propose was half-twirling with her left toe raised and heel firmly digging the ground. The smirk and amusement was still … Continue reading Red Roses for Proposal #ShortStory

A Phone Call from RG #WTFOW2018

June 28, 2018June 25, 201868 Comments

"Hello," said the voice on the phone. "My name is RaGa. I know you never expected a call from me, as famous as I am, but I've been given your name as someone who can help me in writing my speeches." It took me few seconds to understand who the caller was. For a moment, … Continue reading A Phone Call from RG #WTFOW2018

Beyond Last Wish #WTFOW2018

June 27, 2018June 24, 201847 Comments

My dad’s grandmother’s sister was a child widow. She got married when she was seven years old and became a widow at nine. She absolutely had no memory of her married life. She didn’t even have a photo of her husband. All her life she stayed as a leftover member of the family. Her brother’s … Continue reading Beyond Last Wish #WTFOW2018

When He Smiled #WTFOW2018

June 26, 2018June 24, 201839 Comments

“Our fate lives within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it.” Ruku uttered these words with a hint of arrogance and smugness in his voice. His cycle was punctured and we were standing in a deserted field. I was standing there shaking in fear, imagining all kinds of bad things that … Continue reading When He Smiled #WTFOW2018

Kalyan Da- The Outcast Lover #A-ZChallenge2018

April 12, 2018March 25, 201827 Comments

Kalyan Da used to call my mother Mum. He was an engineer and when our flat was undergoing renovation he was hired for some civil works. He was a friendly young man and instantly formed a bonding with my mother. Soon he became a regular visitor at our house. He was a reluctant engineer. His … Continue reading Kalyan Da- The Outcast Lover #A-ZChallenge2018

Gupto Kaku, Guten Morgen! #A-ZChallenge2018

April 7, 2018March 25, 201830 Comments

Gupto Kaku used to stand outside my bedroom window early in the morning holding a small puja basket full of fresh flowers and whisper in a slow murmur “Guten Morgen, Madam”. Still, in my slumber, I used to mutter a gibberish reply and immediately fall asleep again. He used to get back to his morning routine which was … Continue reading Gupto Kaku, Guten Morgen! #A-ZChallenge2018

Love, Love Me Do

November 12, 2017November 13, 201715 Comments

“Love, love me do You know I love you I’ll always be true So please, love me do   Someone to love Somebody new Someone to love someone like you” Shania loves listening to this song. Her best friend Mimi feels that this song is a nemesis for Shania. The song is the reason for … Continue reading Love, Love Me Do

Old Lady and the Blue Chair

July 31, 2017July 31, 201719 Comments

Every day, she came to my cafe exactly at 4pm. She had a petite frame and stooped while walking. She used to slowly walk towards the blue chair, pull it out, hang her umbrella from the backrest, sit down carefully and then open a book, usually the same book. I knew her food preference, cafe … Continue reading Old Lady and the Blue Chair

Love, love me do

July 25, 2017July 25, 201754 Comments

‘Why did you ask me to come here?’ asked Trina. ‘I love solitude’ replied Himu in his usual calm tone. ‘This place is secluded and dangerous, can we go somewhere else?’ said Trina. She seemed visibly irritated. ‘What are you scared of? This place or me?’ asked Himu, his gaze ripping apart Trina. ‘It is … Continue reading Love, love me do

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