La Paz
Does she love me?3 min
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Divine Intervention
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Draupadi’s Humiliation
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Adambhitvam
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One Missed Call
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LOVE COMES IN ALL DOSES
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I Am You
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Reality Check
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Reunion with the Cousins
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The Killer
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Close Encounters of Third Kind
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Broken Dreams
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What’s in a Name?
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Shades of Vengeance
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Angels And Demons
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CHANDRA’S UNTOLD STORY
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Dear Zindagi
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MYSTIFYING MATHEMATICS
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A WINTER SOJOURN
Drama
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Did you read between the lines too?
I was late for my class. Yet again. Always known for my abysmally abnormal punctuality all through my schooling and the two years of college,...2 min
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Shades of Grey
The Scene of an Accident from different PoVs3 min
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Think Jane Think
It is a never-ending maze. I am exhausted. There is no way out. I have circled around all doors. Every time I end up in...3 min
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Coming Out.
Set in the Victorian Era, The Coming- out ceremony of 18 year- old (reluctant) debutante Katherine Merry takes a turn for the worse (or better)!3 min
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Trouble In Elysium
In a lost, dismal world, a cheerful little girl meets a person suffering from Alexithymia7 min
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Open And Shut
Detective Sloane thought he had an open and shut case. Little did he know...1 min
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Twesh (Vengeance)
“Sometimes we are just the collateral damage in someone else's war against themselves.”1 min
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The Red Line
The Red Line Lahore Aug 1947 She heard an ear-splitting explosion. “What are those loud noises Ma, Who is screaming on the streets?” Eight year...3 min
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CHANDRA’S UNTOLD STORY
Hey God! Let my disciple have a better sense prevailed. I'd not like to be detrimental to one's privy but our penance must reap the...2 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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Rendezvous by chance
I had taken a train ride to go back home after winning another case successfully. “Excuse me! Do you mind if I sit here?”came...6 min
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A SUGAR-COATED LIFE
A man and woman meet up in a hotel suite and the events that unfold during the rendezvous.3 min
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Mango Affair
My name is Alphonso…Alfie Alphonso. I grew up in the backyard of an old couple, the Daniels’s. Mrs. Daniels is extremely fond of our tribe....3 min
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The Melody of Errors
Neha tore herself away from the kitchen window and completed her cooking. The lilting tunes of a favourite song had wafted in from a nearby...3 min
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From Darkness to Dawn
I was standing outside the gate, nervous and my hands were sweaty. My Mavshi was standing next to me. Her hand over my head, she...3 min
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Guilty or Not Guilty.. ?
Sometimes we take advantage of the opportunities given to fulfill our dreams. Are we guilty of the path we choose ?4 min
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Rare Earth
Narsimha stretched his hands and stood upright, wiped the beads of sweat as his skin dazzled in the scorching sun. Time was running out. Bending...8 min
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What’s in a name?
Aren’t we all cursed when we are named? Cursed, because each time our names roll out of our lips, impressions are formed, assumptions are made...6 min
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Leaveth or Taketh
Prologue I am but a vessel! Leaveth or Taketh from me, as you please. The choice is yours. Don’t believe me? Read for yourself. Obsession ...8 min
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The Three Mistakes
Now She stretched her hands and stood upright, wiped the beads of sweat as her skin dazzled in the scorching sun. Time was running out....8 min
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The First Kiss
Ankita, a 15 year old bespectacled brunette, was exhausted of her school life and studies.Unlike other girls who would go for parties and have fun,...2 min
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The Jungle Book
The following summer break after Papa’s premature death seemed to be an opportune time to get out of the lingering gloominess and arrange for a...2 min
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To Be Or Not To Be!
In the days of yore, there lived King Chaucer who hailed from the House of Fame and ruled over the kingdom of Canterbury. He had...2 min
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The Farewell
Suhashini was nowhere to be seen! Latika checked where the other Class 11 girls were sitting, but could not find her. The seniors had arrived...2 min
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Mrs. Annie
Mrs. Annie’s eyes turned stone, transfixed on the picture on the opposite wall, her trembling finger pointing towards it. It appeared, she wanted to say...2 min
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Staircase to Stars
“Hey look there it is!” said Sa. Re, Ga, Ma followed Sa and kept calling the rest of the team consisting of Pa, Dha, and...2 min
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Co-existence
It was the early nineteenth century and a huge country with abundant resources was being colonised by the merchants, in phases. Another ship arrived that...2 min
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Into The Woods
“Charlie, Charlieeee…” The sounds echoed all around us in the woods, that surrounded Aunt Mary’s house. It was the late 50’s and we cousins were...2 min
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The Peach Trees in the Forest Of Whisper
The Forest of Whispers was now closely watching the group which had trespassed his territory. He had seen them since their birth and had known...1 min
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At stake
Seven girls were chosen from the village. The requirements were exacting and the priest wouldn’t settle for anything less. Chaste virgins with no impure thoughts...2 min
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The Girl From Karmanesia
The chimes of a horse drawn carriage woke Philip up announcing the arrival of a resplendent dawn. He peeped through the window. A teenage girl...2 min
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(Mis)adventures of (Mis)spent Afternoons
August 1940. They were a raggedly bunch of 10-year old lads, on the cusp of adolescence. The war made their families entrust them to the...2 min
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The Aliases
I am a regular at my aunt’s therapeutic center. She has a gift, it is rumored and people visit her establishment in droves. The place...2 min
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The Resurrected Self
She stood there gazing at the huge portrait. The gentle figure in it sitting against the tanned backdrop, was an image to behold! Her brown...2 min
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Hide and Seek
Hardly had the jeep screeched to stop when a bunch of eight, boisterous teenagers spilled out of it and frantically hurried into the woods. “Ah!...2 min
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The Sound of Love
Little Gretl could hardly keep her eyes shut. The thundering monster outside challenged her. His flashing eyes and scary roar made the seven Von Trapp...2 min
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YUMMY CHOCOLATES!!!
The day dawned to be a pretty adventurous one at Gokulnagar colony situated on the outskirts of Hosur city. The kids who were having summer...2 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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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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The Witch on my street
We called her The Witch. She was the only witch on the street I grew up in. Not that we lived in times where witches...7 min
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Happily Ever After
Dinner grew cold on the dining table, as she sat trying to knit a cardigan out of the clump of red wool in her lap....2 min
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Between the Shadow and the Soul!
I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul… Saira would often quote Neruda around...2 min
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The Resurrection
Prologue This is the year 3020 and the Earth is renamed Terra 2.0. The entities ‘Food’ and ‘Water’ have perished after the floods...7 min
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Miles to go before I sleep
At 35, you can’t help but suckle your own set of prejudices one day and water them the next. The case of learning,...7 min
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Killer Moves
Village Bikhandi, 25th Oct It was one of the hottest days of the summer. Despite the blazing sun out there, villagers had lined up in...7 min
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I, Minu’s Brother
Our household lost all its warmth and grace after the sudden demise of Grandma. I’d been her pick. While being only three years back then,...7 min
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The Lesser Children
“A worthless piece of garbage, is this what I wanted?” Roshan Singh Meena, called Bappa, roared on the scrawny house help. People, circling around the...7 min
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A Voyage from Darkness to Light
“Life is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” This was what Shakespeare felt about life. But for me,...7 min
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Painting, a tale!
Vibrant yellow dandelions blanketed the landscape around the pond.The evening Sun was refusing to descend. Aleksi stood there on the pier reminiscing those moments they...6 min
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Testing Times
As Sarah stepped off the podium, a big round of applause broke out amidst the audience. Shouts of ‘Go Sarah!’, ‘Well done Sarah’, ‘We are...7 min
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A BURNING REALITY
The constant hum of the machines that fills the still air soothes his soul. “So, I’ll wait for my gift, Mr. Ahmed.” The inspector winks....7 min
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Who is sick me or they?
After trekking the whole length, Neha finally reached the top of the mountain and was mesmerized by the magnificent look she has of Andaman islands...4 min
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Touch the Sky
“Please welcome our celebrated guest for today, Mrs. Mina Badami,” the interviewer introduced as she walked on the decked-up stage with all the lights focused...4 min
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A Small Wish
“What’s up mom?” Tana smiled and looked at her. She smiled and responded, “I’ve just finished my evening prayers.” “Good, let’s prepare dinner, come help...4 min
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TWO THUMBS IS ENOUGH
We never realise that our own choice leads us to a situation which may be good or even bad. If we were thrown out into...4 min
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Anamee
The wails, the pleadings for mercy followed her. The devilish laughter of the man, as he beat and pulled the woman inside, still reverberated around...4 min
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14th Lane, Kamathipura
14th Lane, Kamathipura, Mumbai, “Maximum one more day, this tiny creature would not be able to fight more.” Madam told Raghu. “Yes, Madam ji.” “When...5 min
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BROKEN
Hutchins State Jail, Dallas, Texas, 2000. ‘Hey, you! You are going to get the shot! That is for sure. They would be doing right by...4 min
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Wrapped With Love
Ramlal Babu* was elated and I still remember his first touch. He exclaimed, “Ahh! So smooth, just as I had imagined!” I couldn’t have been...5 min
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Veiled
It was a Wednesday – Book reading class. Today she had asked the students to bring their favourite books for the same. They were told...4 min
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EVAPORATED IN 24 HOURS
The sun-baked day did not auger well for the energy pent up inside her. Tara needed to cool down; back from the mission just the...3 min
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DIGNITY
Daniel stared at the massive pile that awaited him. Discarded medicines, toxic drugs, hazardous materials and chemical wastes. The stench no longer assailed him. More...3 min
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The Magical Trip
Kshitij and Shonali were Geologists went for 2 day trekking trip with friends in mountain forests. Excited to explore new adventure, they reached the meeting...3 min
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Out of Sight
The sun’s rays beamed through the window pane over Kartik’s sleepy face. He blinked and rolled over as his body refused to get out of...3 min
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Real and False
I had cried all through the night. My pillow was soaking wet. As I opened my eyes I found mom still sitting by my side....3 min
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The Tussle
“Riya, are you going somewhere?” questioned Smita, the concern was evident in her voice. “Yes Mumma. I told you the other day that I had...3 min
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MUMBAI
“Mai*, have mercy.” They all wail in despair. Water water everywhere, not a drop to drink….I hum the tune like a haunting lullaby. My thunderous...4 min
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THE UNICORN
“Wait, Chirag! Make a wish before you blow out the candles,” Ma said excitedly. It was my 13th birthday. Ma and Baba had made all...3 min
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The lone trudge home
In 1947 the winds of partition rose up like a maelstrom, furiously whipping through the Indian subcontinent. They left death and destruction in their wake....4 min
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No Place to Hide
The game was on. Akansha had started to count. It was her turn to seek and our turn to hide. We, the children of Mehbulla...3 min
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GUILT IS NEVER TO BE DOUBTED!!
Guilt pricked her. It was as if he knew. Her kingdom of joy which she built brick by brick was threatening to fall. She couldn’t...4 min
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The Chance Encounter
Ahmad paid the money, picked up the bouquets and hopped onto the bike. Rajan zoomed off towards their favorite place. The place where they had...7 min
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Long Dark Night
Crunch! Crunch! The distinctive sound of the Mossberg sawed-off shotgun shook Abby from her cogitations. She looked up and saw Kevin slumped in the front...7 min
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The New Journey
Had I been sleeping for too long? My body felt so rigid! And what was this smell? I sniffed, it smelled like wet earth. Was...7 min
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MARCH FOR FREEDOM
October 1929, Ahmedabad This was just the beginning. Bansari knew that. Kakuchand, her husband, who worked as a manservant in one of the British officer’s...2 min
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Wake up Old man
It’s raining,It’s pouring, The old man is snoring ——- Mini was laughing and waking up Prabhakar ,” Grandpa you always sleep after listening to this...2 min
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Black has all colours
‘Hazel eyes and straight edged nose,’ my father would say to describe my features. ‘How do I look, Baba?’ I would ask. ‘Like an angel,...2 min
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An Arachnid Anecdote
“I love spiders…..” I spoke aloud to convince myself and failed…. Shoo…shooo….. I cringed in horror…. Three hairy brown arachnids crawled over my blood...2 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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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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His fears of being not accepted
A few couple of eyes were scanning me except his. I offered him tea. While he took the cup his, briefly, eyes met mine...3 min
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Of Paralysis and Loose Motions
January, 2217 The teams were ready. This was the most awaited event of the year. It marked the 50th year of the Player Unknown’s Battleground...9 min
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Handsome in Heels
Hi! I am Henry Grange and I turn 15 tomorrow. My parents will be back tonight after a month long business trip to Europe, to...3 min
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I am a woman
Thump…thump. I could hear my heartbeats. I wiped the sweat from my forehead with my dupatta. Soon I was going to speak in front...3 min
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The Curse Of Freedom
She listlessly gazed at the mountains, they seemed to be beckoning her. The majestic snow capped peaks offered her the peace and solitude she looked...3 min
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Ek Ladki ko dekha
‘Let’s go watch a film?’ suggested Sia to her parents. ‘I aced my B.Ed exams, my treat.’ Her father smiled indulgently, ‘Okay. Get tickets for...4 min
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Acceptance
“Maa, this is my fiancee, Jackie”. This was the crisp and unusually short message on WhatsApp, sent to Mrs. Ranga by her son, Mahesh. When...3 min
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Truth & lies
Abhay whimpered, in the dark corner of his cell. Life can be cruel behind the bars. Just two days inside, he could not get over...3 min
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IN CONTROL
The dingy hostel room was making me restless; I was trying very hard to sleep. I was missing my parents, especially mom. My pillar of...3 min
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Kutty Dr. Unniyarcha
He knew the very second their eyes locked that she desired him. And that she was his type, the adventurous one. No, they had never...7 min
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Life’s purpose
The old man woke up with a start. He looked around groggily and squinted as his eyes settled on the cloudy sky above. A droplet...6 min
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The Dangerous Liaisons….!
He knew the very second their eyes locked that she desired him. And that she was his type, the adventurous one. No, they had never...6 min
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The Seductress
THE SEDUCTRESS He knew the very second their eyes locked that she desired him. And that she was his type, the adventurous one. No, they...6 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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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 Witch Trial of Salem
December 1692 Salem, Massachusetts. The tension in the courtroom is so thick, it could be cut with a knife. The crowd stands ready with the...6 min
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Child is the father of Man
It was time. Soon the courtroom clerk would come to me, open my arms with a creak, which has developed over a period of time,...6 min
