The rose garden.
"You are the queen of my palace, Swati!" You announced with much pomp and show the day you brought me here. You knew that was...4 min
"You are the queen of my palace, Swati!" You announced with much pomp and show the day you brought me here. You knew that was...4 min
A scene in a New York subway 1 min
How would you react if you encountered a stanger indulging in covert sexual abuse at a public transport? Read on to discover a story based... 1 min
Love doesn't need to be vocal. It can just be felt. 1 min
Oblivious to admiring glances, I boarded the bus and took my usual spot by the window. A fellow commuter hugged me; he didn’t appear... 1 min
An overwhelming crowd pushed me inside the train as usual. Soon I became aware of a young boy who started appreciating my ‘killer’ eyes. I... 1 min
Young Love. Foolish Dreams. Hopeless Hope. 1 min
Tubsy looked on dejectedly out of the window of the moving bus. Setting out on this journey was inevitable after waiting futilely for weeks for... 1 min
I stepped into the lady’s compartment of the 7.09 Virar-Churchgate local on the first morning of my work. In Mumbai they say that if you... 1 min
To the universe, I belong. Nature is me, and I am Nature. Break open the earth, break open the sky, part the winds, and part...10 min
I awoke from deep sleep and glanced at the huge trees, the thick green canopy, that towered over me. As I struggled to my feet,...3 min
Will this love ever see light?1 min
Georgyiv was travelling to the North Pole, oh he was off to meet Santa and the elves and gnomes,swish swish, the sleigh cut the snow,...2 min
“This is your last chance. You can still back out.” James shook my hands in farewell, but held on, reluctant to leave. The advice was...8 min
Little Gauri stirred up to the sound of mellifluous strains of ektara ( a musical instrument with a single string). Mesmerized by the soulful music...3 min
“Don’t be upset, Niku. Everything happens for a reason,” said Zara to cheer her friend up. “I’ve gotten used to their taunts, Zara. Magic-less creature!...3 min
“My son!” The lilting, soft voice whispered in his ears, waking him from his eternal slumber. His eyes beheld in wonder her earthy beauty and...1 min
Why do you insist being born again? People have forgotten you” Dharmaraj insisted. “ That’s why ! I want to remind them of our legacy...1 min
I remember when I first sang during my kindergarten days. “Soldier, Soldier will you marry me?” I played the role of a girl proposing a...9 min
The air was still and damp. The inky black sky was a velvety cloak enveloping the vast expanse of the woodland around the hills. It...9 min
The young woman travels by herself. However, there is a bittersweet element present as well. What is it? What happens throughout her journey?8 min
She gasped for breath. She screamed, but there was no one. She fought with it, pushed her legs and kicked her hands but failed miserably....9 min
“Breathe In and breathe out. Slowly. As the oxygen gushes down your system, feel the cool breeze enter through your nostrils and spread its magic...8 min
Four close friends were bored with the monotony of their careers and wanted to do something outside their domain expertise. They were encouraged by their...8 min
Where is Emanuela Orlandi?9 min
Swara's return to Satara in search of familial ties and closure leads her to unravel something sinister.9 min
Would the wonders never cease? How could she be expecting me? Are these people my local host—a part of my itinerary?9 min
Prompt: Base your story around any mysterious disappearance in History.9 min
Ling entered his room and pulled the blinds for the morning persimmon rays to stream through the cramped desk. It was a long coffee break,...8 min
Life hadn’t been kind to me . Gosh ! How long it will take me to heal? A devastating marriage and shattering divorce! Two years...3 min
I arrived hesitantly in the unfamiliar town. It spoke of pristine, deep valleys, crystal clear lakes and lush forests. Quite idyllic. I was en route...3 min
Why would Shraboni request a room change? It was just two days since college started, and they hardly knew each other. Tavishi was bemused...1 min
#five00-14 # writers room1 min
There was a strange commotion in the school. Every one seemed agitated .The children were whispering even in Mr. Mathews’ class. He, their English teacher...5 min
“Nangeli!” Her mother called out to her ten year old daughter, emerging from her little thatched hut. “Amma, I am here!”, shouted Nangeli. The young...4 min
MYSTIFYING MATHEMATICS ‘If the...3 min
No Activity, let’s put a post. Can Rick and Sally be considered as Supernatural? Sonal’s Comment: ‘Ahem! You know your imaginary…’ You know who’, that...3 min
Charulata Panigrahi, with her eloquent and poignant presence, makes the Inn a little more green and a little more charming place for the Artoons. Her... 1 min
Nagamani Kuchimanchi has been a sagacious influence since she joined ArtoonsInn in 2017. With her roots extending deep into the arenas of pen, print, and... 1 min
He’s been here before. I’ve been here before. I recognize those eyes, flickering stop signs at anyone who steps within a few feet of him....3 min
Thorayur, a small village in Pollachi district. Although now well known for nefarious reasons, Pollachi is often known as the “Coconut Capital” of Tamilnadu. Thorayur...5 min
Wind was blowing callously and rain was pouring heavily making visibility poor. Amidst this as Thannapa lifted his eyes up to the sky, he saw...2 min
Rajiv and Meera were truly a modern-day couple. They actually believed in the ideals of marriage like respect, equal compromise, sharing of burden. In a...2 min
That evening Parth was a little more buoyant. A couple of more large ones would have made him measure the floor. He and his colleagues...2 min
They had named her Anuya, born to Anup and Priya. The had prayed for having her for a long time of 14 years. Anup and...2 min
Sivakami was painstakingly digging in her pit, hardly conscious of her aching arm or the weather. Being 4m deep, the pit gave her some respite...14 min
After announcing #Artales15 and #ArtaleLegends, we were expecting some questions from fellow Artoons. And we did get a few queries. So we thought we’d take...2 min
Usually, people waiting for a reason, event or occasion to show how they care and love friends, family and even themselves. And especially at that...4 min
Nikki and Kiyan exchanged glances from time to time then shifted focus to the hospital floor. Their discomfort was visible in their eyes and body...3 min
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
My wife, Suvidha, has gone out of India on one of her professional assignments. She works in an IT firm, where on-site visits, both long...8 min