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Painful Memories
The strong smell of disinfectant burned my nostrils as my brain was pushed into consciousness. There was a dull throb at the back of my head and my wrist felt tingly. A groan escaped my mouth as I tried to shift around and caused my whole body to scream in pain. I could hear the consistent beeping […]
Who is Ryan?
Crissy had come back home late that night, which was nothing out of the ordinary. It would be an unusual sight to see her back before sundown. Tisca had always been a light sleeper and the noisy door inevitably broke her light doze. Crissy stumbled in, barely balancing on her high heels. She was drunk […]
The Betrayal (2/2)
Alex wanted time to think about how and why he would ever betray her. She wanted to not at all believe what was going on right in front of her. She wanted to just close her eyes and accept the inevitable. But Alex couldn’t. Because she was on a mission and it was her duty […]
The Betrayal
Alex turned to look at her companion’s face, shaded by the starry night, the moonlight falling on his sharp features. He looked on edge as they carefully trodded through the forest. The leaves on the maple trees rustled dampening the sound of their steps on the forest floor as the chill of the night air […]
Dreams By Sara Teasdale
Dreams By Sara Teasdale I gave my life to another lover, I gave my love, and all, and all– But over a dream the past will hover, Out of a dream the past will call. I tear myself from sleep with a shiver But on my breast a kiss is hot, And by my bed […]
The Moment of Everything by Shelly King
…What there was in the moment was everything. And moments followed one another without necessarily belonging to one another. -D.H Lawrence, Lady Chatterley’s Lover This book plucks a cord in you, the vibrations of which stay with you for days. There is joy and great sadness in this story, which is mostly mistaken for joy. […]
Contro
And out again I curve and flow To join the brimming river, For men may come and men may go, But I go on for ever. Alfred Lord Tennyson Chances are you might have read that out aloud. Give it another try. This time read it to yourself, in your head. But whose voice is […]
A Chance at Redemption
Tisca sighed and looked at Matt with bated breath. “What do you mean…?” Matt started to ask, but Tisca quickly stopped him. “Let’s talk later about this, okay?” She said while looking sideways at Ryan who was 20 feet away from them now in the toys section. He seemed fascinated by a RC robo toy […]
Tisca Lets Matt In On a Secret
As Matt neared Ryan and his mother, he noticed the kid clearly for the first time. Earlier, all he had been worried about was if the kid was out of danger, and if the bleeding had stopped. But now, he noticed Ryan’s features and realised how very similar they both looked. Both shared the pale […]
Richard, Shraddha and the Good Old Crew
Richard remembered Shraddha from his old crew nearly a decade ago, and this was not how he remembered her. Shraddha had been the star hostess; the toughest passengers would melt to her calm and caring tone. With an infectious smile and wavy locks, she had been radiant and engaging. Now, she looked bitter and irritated- not […]
Apolitical Intellectuals- Otto Rene Castillo
————————— One day the apolitical intellectuals of my country will be interrogated by the simplest of our people. They will be asked what they did when their nation died out slowly, like a sweet fire small and alone. No one will ask them about their dress, their long siestas after lunch, no one will want […]
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
Whoever You Are Holding Me Now in Hand Whoever you are holding me now in hand, Without one thing all will be useless, I give you fair warning before you attempt me further, I am not what you supposed, but far different. Who is he that would become my follower? Who would sign himself a […]
The type of lover I need – Rupi Kaur
I need someone who understands struggle as well as I do. someone willing to hold my feet in their lap on days it is too difficult to stand. the type of person who gives exactly what I need before I even know I need it. the type of lover who hears me even when I […]
Ethel Whittaker
At 42, she was eleven years junior to her husband Sam. They had dated for almost a decade before tying the knot. She had graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a major in Architecture. After graduation, she had joined a reputed Architecture firm. It was a couple of years into working at the […]
Latha Reconsiders Her Attitude
Latha feels ashamed of herself for thinking that Hari had been deliberately avoiding her, while, all this while, he had been running around helping a friend in need. All this while she spent throwing mental darts at Hari, what he really could have used was someone who was supportive and concerned for his well-being. How […]
Abhinav Wakes Up
The next morning when she wakes up, the man is still lying asleep on her sofa, snoring softly. She goes into the shower and by the time gets out dressed for the day, the mystery man from the previous day has woken up and helped himself to some coffee she had prepared. When he sees […]
Madhura’s Husband is Here
As the dusk settles, Madhura’s heart is pounding against her chest. She walks around in the guest bedroom, unable to sit quietly. She is anxious about her husband’s reaction to see her back. She cannot be sure whether it would be pain, anger or disappointment that she would have to face in his eyes. She […]
When the Professor Got Stuck in the Snow by Dan Rhodes
I was provided a free copy of this book by Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. “When the Professor Got Stuck in the Snow” by Dan Rhodes was a fast paced read. Even though it was a bit difficult to process, as I’d think more so for ardent believers in the existence of God. […]
Who is The Drunk Man in Radhika’s Room?
As the man lay passed out on the couch, Radhika looked carefully at his face. But she found nothing familiar. He had a bulky stature and curly hair and was clothed in a suit and formals. It was evident that he had been careless with his appearance that day by the crumpled suit and tucked […]
Richard is Off On a Vacation
It had been months since Richard has last looked back on his office. He had come home that evening and set aside his pilot’s uniform. With the new dawn, arose the thought of enjoying life to the fullest. Richard had spent nearly half his life flying people to places on a tight schedule. For once, […]