The Seventh Day
Ever felt like a failure in life, like nothing is worth it? Ever felt like, life has no purpose, and you feel so, so numb,...6 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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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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The Knight of Darkness
“Hey sweetheart, wake up!” Ben said, as he stretched on his side of the bed and gently nudged Caroline. She opened her eyes in disgust...6 min
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The Runaway Man
The bus screeches to a halt. A few people manage to get out without shouting out swear words. One of them is Devendra. He makes...7 min
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The Last Man
A small birthday celebration was going on in a Vishnu Temple of a small village in Tamil Nadu. The small boy was surrounded by his...14 min
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Unconditional Love
Rinku Das stayed in the Indian city of Bhubaneswar along with her parents and kid brother, Biswadeo. Her father, Ashok, was a humble government servant...7 min
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Nuboru – The Parallel Dimension
Shukrday (Friday-Earth) night on Nuboru! There’s an excitement in the air. In fact, this excitement is a weekly occurrence on this planet; we, the Nuborians...7 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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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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The Road Not Taken
Tall, dark-haired, wheatish, clean shaven, a thin-framed spectacle on my aquiline nose, very Indian in my looks and an attitude of an ‘ass’ is how any...10 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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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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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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An Inborn Sailor
The demand for spices in the 14th century can be related to today’s need for crude oil. For instance, imagine that all of a sudden,...6 min
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Betrayed
“Don’t even think of it,” Prerna’s voice came thundering from the kitchen. Like all mothers, she seemed to possess some extra sensory perception that made life...10 min
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ArTales- 10: Relive The Tale
RELIVE THE TALE (Use the hashtag #ReliveTheTale ) Prompt: Whether it is the unfortunate maiden voyage of the Titanic or the brave fight in...1 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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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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Water’s Wrath
‘Varun, please pull me up. Please, Varun. Don’t do this to me. Not now. Please.’ Her shrieks were no match to the sound of the...5 min
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An Epic Journey
My backside was feeling all the potholes on the road, the bumps on the road magnified by the bus suspension, which was almost absent. The...10 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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Nature’s Fury: Vengeance on High Range
Hanumantha switched on the Russel Hobbs One cup coffee maker. Coming from Baba Budan Giri Hills, the birth place of Indian coffee, he always carried...1 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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Stars Fade Away
After buying a large coffee and a cheeseburger from a nearby McDonald’s for my midmorning break, I returned to the newly opened Sapna Book House...5 min
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The Circle
Daniel woke up to the sounds of honking and some noise outside his home. He looked at his wife, Joe, who is sound asleep. He...7 min
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Raid Boss
Pokémon Go, one of the top contenders of the hottest apps in its time, had slowly begun to claw its way out of the monotony...5 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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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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It’s Never A Choice
“Mummaaaaa, today is Saturday! I don’t need my lunch box!” Kavitha heard her 7-year old daughter, Sravani, screaming at the top of her voice from...7 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 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 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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The Mission of Crossroads
He stared out of the window, pursing his lips in determination, as Sgt John Caplan came running in the room. “Major Kane, he has...5 min
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Cooper’s Call
PROLOGUE The cold winds from the North blew stronger that evening. Darkness started to enshroud the woods. The white of the snow was stained with...8 min
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A Mother Indeed
Abhinavji Jedhe was a poor cowherd living in a remote village in Pimpri Vadgaon, Maharashtra. He lived in a ramshackle hut along with his wife,...10 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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Confessions of a Terror Victim
I always felt as if you were judging me mama, the pupils of your eyes following me like hissing snakes across the room. You said...6 min
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Super Cyclone
Odisha is super in many things. Her culture is super and the dance Odisha is super in grace. Her temple architecture Konark is world...4 min
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Redemption
Pradeep, agile for his 70 years, ran to his wife’s bedside. Her bleary eyes seem to have sensed him, for they opened briefly and closed....4 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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Love Locks
I neatly placed my luggage on the rack above my seat and looked at my phone to check time. It was 10:45 am. I was...7 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Melting Ice
I served the hundred and fifty-eighth coffee with a polite smile on my face. It was a poor decision to wear the new shoes when...7 min
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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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Anandabhairavi
Will Anand & Bhairavi unite to form the raga of happiness?6 min
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Don’t Smile….. Please
By Archie Iyer and Shyl Poojary9 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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Cooper’s Escape
For the last 1-2 days, I am living in great terror Since yesterday I have been thinking of escaping. I have been shifted to this...5 min
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Cooper’s Choice
THWACK! TRAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUU! “Do it!” the trainer hit him with a whip, “Balance on your front legs, you idiot!” THWACK! Tears streamed down...7 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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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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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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Illumination
It was 4 am. Smoke billowed from the spout of the engine as the first train of the day chugged sleepily into the station. The...8 min
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The grey in us!
Aayush was 4 years old when we shifted to Canada from India. After 15 years, coming back to one’s own country was like moving to...10 min
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The Suicide Bridge
If the moon could be called romantic, then that night’s moon would be it. No hint of clouds in the sky, the stars were shining...12 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 Great Escape
Shivaji Maharaj had never felt so belittled in his entire life. He had just stormed out of Aurangzeb’s presence from the Mughal court in Agra...4 min
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Through The Window Grills
Sundari Villa at the end of the road in the city suburb stood still. The house had seen very little activity since the children grew...6 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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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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Flat No. 808
Rahul and Deepa had recently shifted into the flat. After trying to find a place of their own for a long time, they had finally...3 min
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Windflowers, Housing First
It was one of those times when phone calls meant hope and the caller a messiah. I was waiting for almost six months to receive...9 min
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The Last Hope
“Throw those two scumbags in prison!” – The digital screen on Martian Chief’s chest displayed in a Red colour indicating fury. Maria wanted to argue,...7 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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The Curious Case of Priya Raaman
“Is everything normal, Dr.Ajay?” asked Mahesh over the phone. Ajay pulling out the reports, “I’m afraid not, Dr.Mahesh. Past two months, he seems ecstatic and...7 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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Friday, 8.10 am
He looked forward to his Fridays. On that day of the week, after his morning prayers, he would not rush to his taxi beat in...4 min
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An Appointment With Dad
The human race, to which all of us belong has been playing at children’s games from the beginning, and will probably do it till the end,...6 min
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A Timeless Love
Separated by destiny, united by love that transcends all.6 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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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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The Elimination of a Fortune Teller
Fei Hong had seen many winters and was now in the twilight of her life. Her dear husband, Wang Wei was no more. He had...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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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The Mystery Girl
‘Mr. George! How are you doing today? Don’t tell me you don’t know me.’ Have you ever met someone like George who is so...10 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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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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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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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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On the Day of An Assassination
Coimbatore 31 October 1984 8:00 AM I was still sleeping. The Ram Nivas Mansion was already bustling with morning ragas of the inmates. The...12 min
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God’s Hideout.
#unprompted Artales 225 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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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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THE INGLORIUOS VILLAIN
A face-off between a Jewish American & a Nazi can have only one consequence!8 min
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Arrivals at Terminal 2
It was the last day of our training. After the morning session, I came back to my room. Harish was already there, wiping his sweat...5 min
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Mystery of the Lost Camera
A beacon of noon light pierced through the mullioned panes of the window. Even the light colluded to imprison me with its shadowy bars slanting...10 min
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The Immortal Debate
Ironic how life can change, isn’t it?9 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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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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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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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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Pure Mixture
‘So what you are you implying, Rama? That we are superior to others by simply being born in this caste?’ Venkat questioned Ramakrishnan with raised eyebrows. ...6 min
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A Divine Meeting
It was early morning. Thakur Scion, Vidyapati sought to confirm and asked “Ugana, did you get up? “Yes, Maharaj. I am ready. Kindly give direction....10 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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Images
I’m Robert Danwook, 61 years old. I live in a comfortable house along with my wife, daughter and son-in-law’s photos or should I say I...8 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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The Key
Raghavan was having an anger fit. He just couldn’t understand his wife’s nagging since the last few days. “I am telling you, Radhi, we aren’t...10 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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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
