Afletown was busy, as always. The sun was setting on the faraway horizon, andthe city lights twinkled like stars on earth. On the outskirts of town stood a fivefloor building due for maintenance. Mould crept up to the top, and the off-whitepaint cracked along every edge and window. Dust added uneven shades of offwhite andContinue reading “The Building”
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Dear Diary
A page from the diary of a depressed “Have you ever felt like you dont want to be seen, known, or even exist? I wonder why? The overwhelming feeling that makes you want to cry even when you dont know why. I just feel i could disappear from everyone’s memories. Like, i shouldn’t be closeContinue reading “Dear Diary”
A habit
The sizzle on the tawa spread a pleasant aroma of dosa in the house. Swara was stirring the sambar beside the cooking dosa. She was juggling cooking and packing lunches for school and the office. ” Swara! Where is my belt?” a voice from the bedroom. ” Comming!” Swara responded, reducing the flames of theContinue reading “A habit”
I missed him
It had been 5 years. Missing was a word far from what I felt. I was more than desperate to see him. ‘Would he be glad to see me too?’ I thought. I didn’t care anymore. I loved him so much that i wanted to see him even if he didn’t want to see me.Continue reading “I missed him”
The servant
She ran to her mom and peeked at the shouting lady. She understood that it was about her, but she didn’t remember herself being mischievous. She hid behind her mother, trying to understand the situation. Her mother, in a feeble voice, said, “She is just a kid.” Hell broke loose, and the shouting lady wasContinue reading “The servant”
Book Review: Proof of Heaven
I want you to be happy.
Saagrika was a stay at home parent. She sacrificed her career for her little babies upbringing. She never wanted them to miss anything just because she was working. From their little ” wow moments” to being their super mom, she wanted to fit in to all their wants and needs. Thankfully, her husband, Shantanu earnedContinue reading “I want you to be happy.”
Marriage
Sejal sat in a dim lit room, lost in her thoughts. She was now legally divorced and she held the final divorce papers in her hand. She looked at the words that said “Rajat Singh”. A series of beautiful memories played in her head. Unintentionally, tears rolled down her cheeks. She was still in loveContinue reading “Marriage”
The Timeless World of Reflection
Meera looked into the mirror and corrected her black framed round glasses. She smiled at herself with confidence and hopped away to work. By the evening, she returned all tired. Removing her round glasses she looked into the mirror. Her tired eyes were staring back at her. ” Why doesn’t the world see my beauty”Continue reading “The Timeless World of Reflection”
Acceptence of womanhood
“Women are equal to men!” The world said. “She should be given every oppotunity of a man! She should be allowed to dream!” They screamed with banners and micro phones. What a beautiful world, the spectators judged. When the world demands a change, the world makes one, declared many. But i wonder if this isContinue reading “Acceptence of womanhood”
