3050AD He got up from Anya’s side, as she lay lifeless, with efforts. His eyes as blank as marble. The reed diffuser failed to suppress the smothered smell of dolefulness. He trudged towards bedroom as if some streak of thought Read more…
A peak-summer, blistering hot morning of the plains. Rusted ceiling fans of the stone walled, nondescript government office whirled and made grudging, grinding sound. The flesh and bones behind the desks with their heads buried in discolored files went on Read more…
‘Six months into 2019 and I cant wait anymore’, he mumbled. That day he was very busy since morning, busy cleaning and polishing the brand new bicycle. She was returning home, after a long while and much longer wait. He Read more…
The school bell reverberated across the corridors of school. Bouts of cheer erupted as children dashed out of their classes. It was the last day of school term. A month-long Summer holiday awaited and excited children. Post Summer, the children Read more…
Something was brewing for sure, wondered Shubhada as she settled on the chair near dinning table. She had returned from market and Pihu, her teenage daughter had offered to make her tea. Shubhada was much delighted at it for she Read more…
A balmy morning, gentle breeze sauntering across the corridors sent an alluring invite. She thus ran across, bare feet. She stopped midway to drench in the shower of the golden rays, filling her heart with an aubade by the rustling Read more…
Serving the toasted bread to Ninad, Vaidehi pushed the bottle of honey towards him. Before settling in the chair next to him, she fetched newspaper and kept it in front of him. While spreading honey on bread, Ninad could notice Read more…
It was a nothing-special-about-it kind of day. Time was just perfect. At least that’s what Mrs Chitterchatter thought. Simply because the morning rush hour that sees her juggling frogs was over. The house help had come and left the house Read more…
2320AD Fresh bout of attacks over the minority human settlements of Hominid Sector at Boreal Moon underway. The attack by the rouge humanoids started at 0300 hrs MST. Human causalities reported. Thus, went the news-cast on the telepathic extra-galactic devices Read more…
Her eyes welled up as her name was called on stage. The packed auditorium had who’s who from the world of fine arts in attendance. The annual award function had brought the fraternity together to celebrate their passion and reward Read more…
Gone are the days, I thought the other day. I was reminiscing the growing up days when my father used to make me and my elder brother read English daily every day. In those days, the news really used to Read more…
“What’s for dessert?”, quizzed Mr Balanced. Three sets of eyes, darted towards Mrs ChitterChatter and she undeniably loved attention! “Surprise!”, she replied getting up from seat. “What can that be?”, questioned InncoentBaby lustily. “Mrs ICareForAll had paid us visit two Read more…
He was nervous. His face mirrored the tell a tale signs. “Relax, young man! Enjoy the shoot” “Am trying” “Hands on sides. Chin up” instructed the photographer. Abiding by the instructions he adjusted his position on the stool. “Is that Read more…