Corona in the times of Mahabharata
Prologue Today in the times of Corona, we are watching Mahabharata. Imagine Corona in the times of Mahabharata. I have tried to bring a snapshot...4 min
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What goes around…
“That is ridiculous. You can’t procure shoot at sight order for Karuppan” I said and in the moment of anger added, “Had you not carried...6 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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ALL THAT GLITTERS IS HOPE
Madam still lay relaxed in her chair – the cucumber slices placed by Kavitha, securely perched on her eyes. Her large breasts protruded out of...7 min
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World Building in Short Stories- Settings (Part 1)
Hello Artoons, Welcome to #WorkshopOnWednesdays. So far, we’ve covered the plot structure, PoVs, Subplots, and how to generate ideas for plotlines. Recently, there was a...2 min
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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE HEAVENLY KIND
MID PACIFIC OCEAN UNIFIED WORLD COMMAND 24 Dec 2050 I was hurrying up and gulping down my hot chocolate, as I always did before a...8 min
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How to Generate Ideas for Plotlines
Hiya writers, VR aka Robo has shared last week about the basic structure of a story. This week we are going to discuss something that...3 min
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The Stories’ Species: A catalogue of Genres
Hiya guys, As the Watchers asked us to mention the genres of our stories, I thought, why not write a post to make it easier....4 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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Ashes from Heaven
I hated him. But nevertheless Debojit sir was everyone’s favourite teacher. He was a retired journalist who had embraced his second love of teaching after...4 min
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Rendezvous with the past
“You are looking ravishing Anu!” Adhiraj said inwardly gazing at his wife Anita who seemed like a morning glory in her new bathing suit. Droplets...2 min
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Into the Night
Lilith knew the man was hers the minute he walked in. Her gray eyes caressed his chiseled features. The broad shoulders, tapered waist, and long...7 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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The Listless Shopkeeper
There was a saying that if you could not find something you wanted in Gandhi market, chances were that you might not find it anywhere...5 min
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A Morning- My Childhood
The best part of growing up is, not knowing the fear to question. He gulped it, eyes closed, still on the bed with an arm...2 min
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Silent Whispers
Avanika knew something was wrong the second she spied his name flash on the screen. It was tempting to ignore the call, but instincts told...6 min
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GAMES OF DECEPTION
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...5 min
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SHE IS OURS
Ira’s eyes did a quick survey of the place as she was seeking Amit. He had called her in the morning “Could we meet in...2 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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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 Playing Balls
They burst with a loud explosion! Manva got pusillanimous and kept her eyes closed. She felt something soft dropping on her head. Something from above...3 min
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An Imaginary City
As I was thinking of an imaginary city, The one who created it must really be witty. Do you know the place name? Well, it’s... 1 min
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I Hold my Ground
Right here, right now, I hold my ground Broken and Barren; Dried and Destroyed Stripped naked of my glory My presence a prediction of your... 1 min
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SANDCASTLES
What! Where? Morning already? When did I get into the bathroom? Oh yes, I did want to pee… Mmmm? Why is she shouting again?...3 min
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The Wandering Hunter
On a regular day, I can run the fastest. But on a day like this, with no food and water…oh, my legs hurt…my stomach’s hurting...4 min
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THE CURSED DREAMS
It’s been a hard day. These few notes and coins are all that I could barely manage. *Gurumai wouldn’t be happy… She has been pressing...5 min
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CHRONICLES OF ALMOST SINGLE MOTHER
“I begin to love this little creature and to anticipate his birth as a fresh twist to a know which I do not wish to...3 min
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Just Another Day
Oh, not again. Why can’t she sleep soundly at least for an hour? It’s 3 in the night. I’m still on duty. Stop sucking my...3 min
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THE LETTER
Jed woke up that morning with a feeling of exhilaration and dread. Normally, he was the kind of person who lay in, banged the off...11 min
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The Face
The Face The face did not come every night. Sometimes it would let him sleep and make him feel that it had been a bad...4 min
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Pirate of the Caribbean
(a tribute to Capt.Jack Sparrow alias Johnny Depp) There’s many a day in this life of mine But none I hold so dear As...1 min
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banker chef
“Here comes your poha with chai, Sirji.” Raju grinned at Kunal. “Thanks, Raju.” It was Monday morning. After the late night movie with friends, Kunal...8 min
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Shadow of the Banyan Tree
Nirmala Devi, dressed in a simple saree and a pashmeena shawl sat at the little knoll behind her sprawling bungalow waiting eagerly for sunrise. Today...7 min
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Sky Full of Dreams
“Daddy, is this the lane where you played the cricket?” Robin was curiously observing the alley that led to my ancestral abode. “Yes sonny, we...3 min
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Of Fireworks and Rabbit holes
It’s the night of Diwali. The smell of firecrackers permeates the air, taking me back, like it always does, to some memories from my childhood....6 min
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Lost and Found
A pair of youthful eyes dance back at me from the bedside mirror. I catch a glimpse of a lady in her mid-forties , with...6 min
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The Door
The dream was back again. But, this time not in sleep. Amalia, the youngest General manager of the company was attending an important meeting, when...1 min
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The Dusty Kaleidoscope
It hit her like a punch in the gut. The realisation that he was really gone. Then came the thought that soon the house too would belong...7 min
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Bond of Love
A faint glow from the embers in the fireplace neither gave her warmth nor light. Emily could stay in her bed as long as she...7 min
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Bound By Love
He was waiting on the other side of the bridge as I walked carefully towards him. It was midnight, a time when I should have...1 min
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Messed Up Love
Falling in love is something I just don’t do. I have seen you all, babbling, mindless, fools – looking for yourself in the other, claiming...6 min
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A Soliloquy
“Mommy, what was my crime? Why did the man in the black boots target me? Was he from an enemy country?” I pleaded with her. ...2 min
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Metamorphosis
The horrors of the night were playing all over again. Whimpering, I snuggled up to the cosy embrace, wait, who would embrace me like this?...1 min
