
The Ruins
The loo* blew taking along with it a flurry of sand and Dhani pulled her odhani* and covered her eyes hastily. “Kathe reh gayi” *,...2 min
The loo* blew taking along with it a flurry of sand and Dhani pulled her odhani* and covered her eyes hastily. “Kathe reh gayi” *,...2 min
“Mama, there is a bone stuck inside my throat.” I cried out while eating my lunch. Mama ran to me from the kitchen. She asked...1 min
The family huddled close around the table. The flickering flames from the candle stumps made the shadows on the wall look eerie. The children exchanged...2 min
I sat in front of the mirror. My fingers found the stray strand of hair that always seemed to escape the neatly tied bun. The...2 min
Touch Me ‘Touch me, touch me I want to feel your body Your heartbeat next to mine This is the night’ crooned Samantha Fox’s raunchy...2 min
“Nishu , why don’t you get up ? It is already five . “ that was mother shouting . Nisha moved out of her cosy...2 min
Content warning: This story is about a tragic experience of sexual exploitation which may upset some readers. Ganga was lying on the bed,...2 min
“Sometimes there is no happy choice, Lucas, only one less grievous than the others.” said my mama, I was 13 then when my father had suddenly...2 min
‘Welcome to the Cloak Room,’ greeted a well-rehearsed cheerful voice. The lanky old man in faded brown overalls exhibited great poise and an assured calm....2 min
She was the reigning super star of the 70’s the quintessential diva …..thousands swooned over her beauty and her fan following spread far and wide……then...2 min
Resting her chin on her folded arms, Meera was sitting quietly. She was trying hard to control the churning of her empty stomach. She took...2 min
‘Yes, mom. ….No, please. Don’t worry….just a stomach ache….I am fine….yes, definitely… ..no, won’t miss it from next Friday……..Ok, then. See you on Sunday. Bye’...2 min