Adambhitvam
[I bow to thee, Shiva] The Khandava forest reverberated with the nightingale’s rhapsody, as its inhabitants stirred awake at the first faint sign of dawn....8 min
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LOVE COMES IN ALL DOSES
In a nation devoid of love, Prem rises to the occasion.7 min
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I Am You
‘This isn’t special at all. I deserve better.’ ‘Ha Ha ha… isn’t it?’ ‘Don’t laugh.’ ‘I am laughing at the memories. I lived the best...9 min
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Shades of Vengeance
Something had changed. The night air thickened. His breathing slowed. The temperature dropped to freezing, and he felt the unmistakable presence of something otherworldly. ...9 min
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Lifeline
Lifeline She woke up when it was three minutes to seven, as always, and in time to switch off her alarm before it rang. She...6 min
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A Pearl from the Deep
Will It was a rough night at sea. The moon was partially obscured by the thunderheads, casting down ghostly slivers of light. I stood on...9 min
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Don’t Smile….. Please
By Archie Iyer and Shyl Poojary9 min
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At the end of the Rainbow
HIM I fiddled nervously with the token in my hand as I walked into the café. The place was yet empty – though Harry had...10 min
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In the Nik of time
Vivian had been fiddling with his latest toy, a remote-controlled drone, since morning. The drone that his father had gifted him recently on his...9 min
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Roopaantaran – The Metamorphosis
A chance encounter between two unlikely people results in an unexpected transformation.9 min
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Shee Candy Talks
Shee Candy Talks Vyom stared at the simmering milk crawling up the walls. It threatened to crack open and flow out of its confining...9 min
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Anandabhairavi
Will Anand & Bhairavi unite to form the raga of happiness?6 min
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The Silver Linings
By Chandrika R. Krishnan & Mithila Peshwe9 min
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A Stranger in the Woods
Team Dew Drops —Gargilaxmi Elkunchwar and Sarita Khullar have concocted a tale based on the legend of Ban Jakhri, a famous forest Shaman of North...6 min
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Welcome, it’s Shivani’s world!
“How did your class go today?” Asked Shivani’s grandpa, Chandran. “We had little, little network issues during the dance class, otherwise it was super duper...6 min
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The Wall of Shame
"A wall is a hell of a lot better than a war." they believed. Was it really though?9 min
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Tell Me Your Story
I saw myself, then, in my mind’s eye. My body doubled up upon me, bent over at the hip. No spine? I chortled aloud at...9 min
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Once upon a time in Eden
Then the LORD God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.’ … So, the...7 min
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Always In Your Heart
It is said, it is not over till it is over. Shock, disbelief, and then acceptance. It took one whole week for me to accept...9 min
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Tryst with a Paradise
A renowned artist's back-to-back failures pushed her to go back to her roots, which held all the answers to her dreams and paved the way...9 min
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A Timeless Love
Separated by destiny, united by love that transcends all.6 min
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Aromatic Makutu
Mysty Bayou– The freshly painted words on an old board greeted as our car entered the town. Delays shadowed me in every possible place. Still,...8 min
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Potion 387
Tarun and Soham are colleagues and have been friends for many years. Soham has invented a rare potion that he is planning in sharing with...7 min
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D.A.R.E.
Difficult is to spurn its charm. Accessible ‘tis to our generation young. Resolve to not touch this substance harmful. Effortless to get into, eschewing is...7 min
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The Light House
"I have only one person to thank for scaling these heights. That is Jyothi ma'am. She brought light into my life and then, life became...9 min
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The VACHHINI
“Kalpi ben, you sing so well. Tame chaar chaand lagai didha aa function ne (your singing has added charm to our function)”. Everyone...7 min
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Cooper’s Pride
As I set my paws in the vast expanse of land, I felt free. I jumped and roared to my heart’s delight. Was it another...5 min
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Bela Ki Chai Prem Se- Served with Love
After trying my luck at several places, I got the job of a trolley pusher at the airport. Uff! Not an easy job though. I...5 min
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Love at lost sight
As if on cue, Sakshi sauntered in and wrinkled her nose, a habit she had developed post her vision loss. She had relied more on...6 min
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The Defiant Hearts
A shy boy meets a feisty girl, sparks fly, they fall in love. But is it all that simple?6 min
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FOREVER LOVE STORY
Two beautiful souls vying to be together but unable to. Suspense that will grow on you. Will blow your mind when revealed.7 min
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A Heap of Absurdities
Set in the future it is a tale steeped in absurd scenarios. The protagonist has to endure the pangs of love and woo his lady...7 min
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Âme (the soul)
What happens when love gets twisted? Does it cease to be the 'acceptable' love we all want in our lives? Can damaged souls love? Read...9 min
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Escape From Elysium
Alex, participates in a clinic trial that claims to be developing a drug for happiness. During the course of the trial, he realizes that not...7 min
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CROW SHIT FORTUNE
Genre -Humour. The story deals with blind beliefs and how people get carried away by them.6 min
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Buddha smiles
‘Damn!’ ‘I don’t want to do it anymore!’ ’ I am a loser! ‘ The Buddha stared at him, a smile on its...1 min
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The Immortal Debate
Ironic how life can change, isn’t it?9 min
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Fembots of Victorville
Victorville was renowned for its revolutionary technological and medical advances. James and his wife Olivia were the power couple who were the major contributors. The...7 min
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Games People Play
Marra ran her gaze around the unfamiliar room. The walls were covered in black. It was dark, as was expected. However, the darkness was kept...7 min
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Whispers of Love
Bhilwara March 2020 AMBAR MEHTA This night was yet again a monochrome of mangled dreams; bizarre, vicious and chillingly real. It always ended...6 min
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God’s Hideout.
#unprompted Artales 225 min
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Love, Hope and Destiny
It was Friday night and, after a couple of drinks in Downtown Seattle with his friends, Nagatomi bade goodbye. One of his friends called out....5 min
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THE INGLORIUOS VILLAIN
A face-off between a Jewish American & a Nazi can have only one consequence!8 min
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It’s All For Love
“Mr and Mrs Wadhwa?” A striking young couple looked up at the mention of their names by the nurse. “The doctor will see you now.” ...7 min
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IMPONDERABILIA
Once upon a time, there lived little children in a castle surrounded by the enchanted woods. It is believed that Cooper and his family were...5 min
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Devils of Moloch
‘Come on Grandma, tell us a tale,’ requested seven-year-old Mark. ‘And it has to be a new story. We know all your old ones,’ whined...6 min
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Betty Cooper’s Last Flight
Betty Cooper opened her eyes. The place was aglow in crimson hues. Dark Shadows of the ghastly fire danced in front of her eyes. Instinctively,...5 min
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The rage of flames
“Cooper, please be a good boy today and do not stray away like last time. Just stay with the herd. Okay?” Mother rubbed her moist...5 min
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Little Cooper
A loud screech of ‘Krar-raak, Krar-raak’ broke the stillness in the lazy afternoon. I opened one eye in disdain, disgruntled at having been disturbed from...5 min
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GOODBYE FRIENDS!!!
My mother and father were being carried away in a van. I struggled in vain to follow them. A heavy rope tied around my legs...6 min
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Evolved
“Kwo-oooop!” Yuan squinted up at the skies, his hand over his thick brows. He knew the screech too well. A savage cat was lurking close...5 min
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The Burning Hills
Subri’s story: My name is Subramaniam, in short, Subri. I work in the Theni wing of Cosmopolitan Trekking Club, founded by Von Reid, a world-famous...6 min
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Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright
“ Aye, Cooper ! ” my mom screamed,” Don’t go near the road .You will fall into that coop again.” I kept jumping over the branches...5 min
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And, Life Goes On
Emeralds, ambers, and sapphires sparkle in pairs. Scintillating shimmer loops around us, weaving this way and that. A purr follows a buzz. A suppressed howl...6 min
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For Binky and Junior
It slumbered for ages, hidden from the living. Alas! They discovered it. They woke it and enslaved it, making it a mere tool in their...6 min
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Doomsday
“Breakfast time!” yelled Mrs. Cooper straining her tender voice making sure her family of 102 was warned. Each of her 100 kids, lined up like...5 min
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Thirst
River Merced plummets down the rocky hill, day and night disrupting my meditation. The squirrels scamper around collecting cones, tickling my body with every move....5 min
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DR. NORTH’S DEATHSTALKER
“Fans and the Cops Await next release of Samuel Clooney” read the headlines of the newspaper. Clooney was in his study working on his next...5 min
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The Writer’s Block
This is a twisted tale; of how Gabriel North eluded, confounded and finally met his creator Samuel Clooney, which means that the author had fleeting...8 min
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DR NORTH’S DESCENT
There is something that one needs to know before one plunges into the story of Samuel Clooney. Samuel was a writer of considerable fame. He...7 min
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The Whistling Woods
Samuel gazed upon the hazy blanket of darkness stretching below his window. A mist had curled up from the seas, enveloping the villa, with its...8 min
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THE NORTH MYSTERY
Lisa walked up to Samuel Clooney’s study and peeked inside. His choleric mood made her nervous. When she saw him typing something on his laptop,...8 min
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A Doctor who loved
The creaking stairs, the approaching steps woke up Shireen with a start. For the next few moments, but what felt like eternity, she could hear...7 min
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Dr. Gabriel North tales: The Styx Protocol
Samuel Clooney was doomed. His new book had received abysmal reviews… “Sam Clooney’s comeback is too insipid…too predictable compared to his famous Gabriel series….” It...8 min
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How beautiful I am as I am
It was hot summer morning of Guwahati and sun had dawned quite early than I ever wished. Actually, I wished that time should have frozen...5 min
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Frozen Moments
Today, Jehangir art gallery, Mumbai Frozen Moments Locked in frames Shining glory Burned in flames She stood at a corner of the rectangular hall....4 min
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Lost and Found Dreams
After a tiring photoshoot that extended for more than fourteen hours, Geet flopped into the chair not minding the chaos around her. It was no...5 min
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Dr.
Even as a toddler, Binita had shown signs of taking a liking to the profession. Her parents worked in Mumbai. Binita was born and brought...4 min
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Crowning Glory
“Oh My God! I don’t believe this!” I reacted coyly, feigning surprise. Strutting across the ramp in perfect catwalk, I reached the center of the...5 min
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RUSTIC DREAMS
I logged in to the CBSE-PMT website with sweaty hands and a rapidly beating heart. Within a few seconds, I discovered that I hadn’t made...4 min
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The Story of The Storyteller
They say there are not many living souls who do not nurture an aspiration at the age of adolescence. Swayam Jamwal was that one of...4 min
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Per aspera ad astra
“As your bight an’ tiny spaaak Lights the tavelle in the daak, T’ough I know not wat you aaa, Twinkle, twinkle, little staa.” Little Pallavi...4 min
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Vernacular….!
Her favourite fountain pen made a satisfying scratch as she titled her “t” in flourish. She casually turned the paper around. She stared in dismay!!...5 min
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8000
It was one o’clock in the afternoon and it was getting sweltering hot in the bylanes of Katmandu. The summer was at its peak....6 min
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MOTION EMOTION
It’s been four days I haven’t had motion. That’s a polite way of saying, a sophisticated way of letting the world know that I have...3 min
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Below Average
It was in the sixth year of my life that I came to know that the people with whom I was living were not my...2 min
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Amrita
Everything was burning around me including my house, mother, father, and siblings. The tandav* dancing waves of the yellow-orange fire were engulfing everything and everyone,...6 min
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Journey to Freedom
The night was as frozen as the Yalu river on which Ji-woo was currently treading on. The bitter cold wind whistling in her ears made...6 min
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Metamorphosis
Pain, PAIN, blinding searing pain, Pain as I felt my face was on fire, Pain, pain, scorching, hurting, blinding, throbbing pain…… This is...6 min
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Happily Ever After
The quaint alarm clock buzzed and Laxmi woke up with a start. She covered her eyes with both her palms and sighed. Another day stared...5 min
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The Kebab Dreams
“Mmmm….a pinch of hing in the hot oil…….fry the onions till golden brown…..” “Hey Sandeep! Get ready for the meeting it’s in 20 minutes,” Sandeep...7 min
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SOPHIE THE QUEEN OF MOUNTAIN WOODS
“Ah! It’s hurting! Please don’t hurt us mother!” Said by me and my sister Mary. It happens in one summer night. Our step-mother Martha...6 min
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Freedom at Dawn
Achebe looked lovingly at the only ray of light in her life, Lesedi, who kicked with her tiny legs on Achebe’s bosom. Lesedi wailed...7 min
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When Truth Hurts
The room spun around me. Was there a part of me that wasn’t bruised, cut, or abused? Blood trickled into my eyes blurring the already...8 min
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From Darkness to Light
From Darkness To Light “Is that you John?” came a familiar voice from the other end. Hearing that voice broke him down…. the sobs that...6 min
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Wholesome
“Hey Ma… Oh, it was okay. The post-presentation drill was a nightmare though! Sandy is particularly after my case… It’s like her life’s mission to...4 min
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TWO SECONDS
Present Day After crawling for almost 15 minutes whilst passing through the city, the cab started speeding as soon as the highway started. I nudged...7 min
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The Mysterious Warrior
The sun shone in the azure sky on beautiful summer midday. Her back arched as he trailed feathery kisses over the soft skin of her...6 min
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By the river Mo chuu & Pho Chuu
Present day Adriano sat on a bench and stared mesmerised towards the confluence of river Mo chuu and Pho chuu. The distant view of the...4 min
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ALL ENCOMPASSING LOVE.
Little Antonio Sousa, rubbed his eyes and yawned. It had been a lovely day, of bright sunshine in this mountain town of Lumiar, Nova Friburgo,...4 min
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The axe forgets but the tree remembers.
1914 January Themba was sure he would be shot if the landowner saw him frantically digging up the red soil with his bare hands. He...4 min
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The Artiste
Andrew(Andy) and Terri, both in their early 50s ran a small convenience store in Cape May, New Jersey . They grew up in the same...4 min
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Horizon of the New Sun
Circa 1533 AD, Cusco, the Inca capital. The High Priest of the Sun,*Villac Umu was worried when summoned by *Sapa Inca in the middle of...5 min
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Annapurna
Munna finds them a job. “Yes we are going to Amsterdam’,screamed Pranab after a talk with Munna. Sujata’s joy knew no bounds. Sujata and Pranab...4 min
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The Soldier’s Son
As they strolled along the brownstone-lined streets of Brooklyn’s Williamsburg, Katherine Anderson couldn’t stop admiring how the soft reds of the autumnal trees shedding their...4 min
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A ray of hope
Today, when Bappai returned from office his face was dull and off. Seeing this Papa asked, “What happened Bappi? Why so off?” “Baba I have...5 min
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The Gondolier
Antonio finished ferrying his last tourist couple in his lovely Gondola and disembarked them at the dropping point. He was in a hurry as he...4 min
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Relinquish
Tashi woke up freezing on Sunday morning at five o’clock. He was supposed to be sleeping today till seven. It was a holiday in the...5 min
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Freedom Morality
‘Bahaar’, She could distantly hear her name being called off. It was the most beautiful village in Tehran. She used to love it being there....5 min
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Snow Sculpture
“What a bliss it is to come back to one’s own country.” thought Mioko . They had come back to Japan after staying in England...4 min
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The Golden Handshake
The spring of his life, colored in fall, giving way to deathly winter, and that is not all A fall from his eyes, a fall...6 min
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A Wien Love story
“Willkommen am Flughafen Wien. Die Temperatur draußen ist 3 ° C… the air hostess announced. “and the rest of the announcement was drowned amidst the...5 min
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Tethers
The beads and chains, Of custom and tradition, The inking of my face, The branding, in your name; Will not ground me! Rebellious my eyes... 1 min
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The Pharaoh’s Heir
The High Priestess lit the incense and inhaled its deep, pungent smell. She was at the temple of Amun’Ra, King of Egyptian Gods. She washed...4 min
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Savannah Son
“Kuyaa… I’m off!” Milo walked briskly, leading his herd on a dusty road, the sand burning his feet more than usual. The Savannah sun shone...3 min
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THE INNOCENT LOVE
THE INNOCENT LOVE 2nd August 1947, Jerusalem “Abel, open the door. Look, who’s finally come to meet us!” Abigail, the fraternal twin, shouted. “Yeah. Wait...5 min
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The idea behind Exotic
THE IDEA BEHIND ‘EXOTIC’ What can stories teach us about the experiences and beliefs of others? I often ponder over this question when I read...3 min
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Yesterday Never Dies
Bip…bip…bip…bip A blaring sound of alarm made Bhuban woke up. A red light started blinking at the top of a transparent glass chamber. Bhuban looked...9 min
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Terminal Case
CHAPTER 1 I am sick to death of this plastic world that I inhabit. Granted, the pay is not bad and everywhere I see beautiful...5 min
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The Forgotten Hero
It was the Independence Day. The family was back from the early morning flag hoisting in the society. After that, the two bedroom apartment became...7 min
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A Man With A Plan
‘Three sovereigns and not a paisa less!’ my mother raised her voice to the bewilderment of the girl’s father. ‘My son can speak in...5 min
