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Dr. Iyer also decided to be vigilant tonight without revealing much to Savitri. Discreetly, he managed to take a safety-kit and first-aid box. Suddenly it...7 min
Dr. Iyer also decided to be vigilant tonight without revealing much to Savitri. Discreetly, he managed to take a safety-kit and first-aid box. Suddenly it...7 min
I rubbed the sludgy boogers from my eyes and took stock of my surroundings. The cabin was sparsely furnished and clearly a rustic retreat only.3 min
In a nation devoid of love, Prem rises to the occasion.7 min
The story deals with melody of music linked with inner vision.1 min
The heroine seemed just like her, only more human. Amanda_0214 yearned to experience the feelings of the ancient humans...6 min
Perplexed, she rushed to open the gate & to inquire about Satyam but the door was locked from outside. She kept on trying but to...3 min
The room was grey just like her uniform. Her hesitant movements betrayed the fact that it was her first time there. She entered the small...7 min
Snow was falling in soft fluffs as I waited at the bus station at Kullu. I was posted there as S.P City. Dressed as a...3 min
“I cannot believe I am here. I have been feeling mighty wabbit since my migraine episode yesterday.” “Hush now, Althea my dear. She will be...1 min
#unprompted Artales 225 min
A shy boy meets a feisty girl, sparks fly, they fall in love. But is it all that simple?6 min
Statutory Warning No animals, either three or seven legged, were harmed during the making of this story, though many egos were bruised. Drinking impairs your...6 min
A Sand-Kissed Symphony 12 December, 2015 In the 28 summers that I’ve walked this planet, I’ve taken more wrong turns than right! Found greater verve...10 min
I am an adventurer who, like the bold space explorers of sci-fi, has boldly gone where no one has gone before.1 min
How to Write a Clichéd Literary Fiction–A Quick Manual Kill mommy. Kill Daddy. Dead parents are always a good source of entertainment. Throw in a...1 min
Sarita boarded the bus and began chatting to the lady next to her. “Uff… My husband is on a 2-day office tour and I’m frustrated... 1 min
Love conquers all or so we like to believe.2 min
Will It was a rough night at sea. The moon was partially obscured by the thunderheads, casting down ghostly slivers of light. I stood on...9 min
When your wife believes that one shouldn't stop singing because one can't!1 min
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
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 loved the way he gazed at me from every angle, an ardent smile in his eyes as he cupped my face, surrounding it with...1 min
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David reaches Finland in search of Love. Again... Will true love find him after the deception decades ago? Ranjit & Lakshmi spin magic amidst snow...6 min
A familiar dull ache that stabbed Malti each time she relived the anecdote gripped her one more time. If only she looked beyond the obvious3 min
In a nation where intolerance is on the rise, a young man heralds a new dawn3 min
"A wall is a hell of a lot better than a war." they believed. Was it really though?9 min
The lone naked bulb blinks and buzzes, interrupting the silence which has seeped into every inch of the narrow corridor. Just a few hours ago,...1 min
I am obsessed with him. Besotted. Smitten. Whatever! His rugged features, the angular jawline, that mischievious smile, the callous wink and the husky baritone..sigh!...3 min
The thundering hoof beats retreated as the carriage clattered down the pebble strewn path through the forest. Her eyes felt leaden and her head pounded...9 min
Memories got erased from her life like some stains from fabric.9 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
The vibrant purple orchids and yellow roses swayed happily on the spacious balcony.1 min
Shaila had been an introvert all her life. She had trust issues and very few people she could talk to. She had gone through a...1 min
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
‘This isn’t special at all. I deserve better.’ ‘Ha Ha ha… isn’t it?’ ‘Don’t laugh.’ ‘I am laughing at the memories. I lived the best...9 min
What happens when two school friends meet at the mall after many years? Read on to know the chance encounter at the mall.1 min
Genre -Humour. The story deals with blind beliefs and how people get carried away by them.6 min
As if on cue, Sakshi sauntered in and wrinkled her nose, a habit she had developed post her vision loss. She had relied more on...6 min
Ironic how life can change, isn’t it?9 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
Eva and Sheldon are set out to explore the underwater world on a mission to save the oceans when they chance upon a mystical underwater...2 min
Could we be friends? Someone to talk to. Share the empty hours with. 1 min
She stares at you with an enigmatic smile on her face. Her arms rest neatly below her bosom in peace. A cry for help from...2 min
Alone in a cabin in the middle of nowhere the adventures encountered by a protagonist.3 min
It’s that time of the year. The pompous word makes a flashy appearance, yet again. It entices me to step out of my cozy cave,...2 min
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
Madame Flaubert: Welcome to the house of Flaubert, where you can learn about anything you want under the firmament; from your deepest desires to the...1 min
Cacophobia is real.1 min
A girl in red, a lone wolf and lush green woods. What happened that twilight, which preceded the full moon?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
The quaint streets of Olde Mageia were fringed by an assortment of shops. The Teaware Store, which was shaped like a huge teapot, stood in...3 min
Love is quite a befuddling experience, much like a game of blindfolded hide and seek with an errant map and some vigorous spinning to add...2 min
A huge mass of people – his followers – had gathered to pay their last respects. Some sobbed; some screamed in grief; while some coughed...2 min
-by Sowrabha Karinje and Ratnakar Baggi 25th December 1925 Long rows of coloured lamps illuminated the sidewalks and shops in the crowded streets of...8 min
With a sinking heart, Piyush opened the invitation card that the driver of the Bhatias gave him. The Bhatia couple Rohit and Sneha had invited...3 min
The lady in waiting 1645 C.E I woke up by the sunlight swimming in a single conical beam through the hole in the wooden roof....3 min
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
Lady Tremaine – “Hope the illuminated firmament hasn’t dazzled your vision. Remember, this dance party decides the next Queen. Just get the Prince to dance...1 min
The rustling sound of his broom interrupted her pleasant dream. Disheartened, she looked towards the Jail. The clock tower displayed seven.3 min
Detective Sloane thought he had an open and shut case. Little did he know...1 min
They sold you a dream which you bought hook, line, and sinker! But did you ever stop and consider that the land of dreams is...2 min
Engulfed by darkness, he turned to the only door that was open to him!8 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
Even in the dim light reflecting from its surface, it gave the illusion of harboring hidden sparks deep within.9 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
Pranitha argues against getting married and waits to fall in love. When she accuses her mother of not knowing anything about love, her mother talks...2 min
“Life is lonely…” Sanjay sipped his coffee with a melancholic face. The little cut mark on his cheek oddly suited him. “I know… divorces are...1 min
Set in the future it is a tale steeped in absurd scenarios. The protagonist has to endure the pangs of love and woo his lady...7 min
[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
Avni: Hey Joel, where are you headed? Joel: Avni, hi! I’m going to that empty classroom to do a last- minute read. Care to join?...2 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
Bhilwara March 2020 AMBAR MEHTA This night was yet again a monochrome of mangled dreams; bizarre, vicious and chillingly real. It always ended...6 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
“Good morning class” Grrrr…Grrrr…Grrr… D: Hey you, what do you think you are doing? P: Don’t you scream at me, it’s the boy. I am...2 min
Do we make it or does it break us?2 min
There were guests in my house today for my 60th birthday. Regrettably, my maid, Shantabai, did not show up for work despite my repeated instructions...1 min
Phone startled me as I was packing my bag for a trip to Manali. It was my aunt calling, “ Raghav, can you please come...2 min
He didn’t utter a word until the first aid was given. He was too terrified to cook up a story. He closed his eyes to...3 min
How far would a brother go to keep his innocent little sister happy?2 min
Difficult is to spurn its charm. Accessible ‘tis to our generation young. Resolve to not touch this substance harmful. Effortless to get into, eschewing is...7 min
‘Django, y’all know what this whip is made up of?’ ‘Master..Please forgive her, she izza innocent child..Please, Ay beg ya’ ‘Answer my question, DJANGO,’...2 min
The fear of getting bored gnaws on my insides, like a mouse enjoying his cheese. It’s the reason why every moment of my waking life...2 min
Colossal planes on the tarmac and an endless wait! I was at gate 33 of the international airport waiting to board a long haul red-eye....3 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
What can stop a mother from getting justice for her child?1 min
Martha sat at her window seat, looking out at the clouds, her hood pulled up her ears. The flight from Los Angeles to Boston was...1 min
“Hurry up!” chirped the little girl, as she prodded her brother all of 4 years, 5 months, and 11 days. They were on a secret...3 min
“That was a great news, what a pleasant surprise!” “But what has happened to Kevin?” I wondered. “After five years of our marriage he is...3 min
MYSTIFYING MATHEMATICS ‘If the...3 min
"Dr. Surve was found hacked to death with a machete. You were standing by his body when his colleague Dr. Kamat found you. That makes...1 min
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
An office romance.1 min
Out of all my friends, I am the only one who is ok with how things are now. You see, I have the experience...8 min
Change - just a six-letter word, but the toughest thing to do. Whether in attitude, habits, form, or society, it requires determination, perseverance, and patience.7 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
“These lush beautiful green valleys dense with tea plantations will mesmerise you. The spectacular majestic mountains with the sunrise at the backdrop can heal an...8 min
Young Love. Foolish Dreams. Hopeless Hope. 1 min
Discover the journey of a father who struggles to bring up his daughter... Inspired by True events2 min
The international school was nestled in a lush, green valley amidst tall, majestic mountains. The air wafted with the indolent smells and sights of the...1 min
Tarun and Soham are colleagues and have been friends for many years. Soham has invented a rare potion that he is planning in sharing with...7 min
Shee Candy Talks Vyom stared at the simmering milk crawling up the walls. It threatened to crack open and flow out of its confining...9 min
“What kind of name is Issac Ganapathy?” I snorted and immediately regretted it. I ought not offend him if I was going to survive my...3 min
Two beautiful souls vying to be together but unable to. Suspense that will grow on you. Will blow your mind when revealed.7 min
"Was it my fault?" you questioned yourself for the millionth time. You wondered if you got married or had a change in your DNA sequence....1 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
Suddenly it dawns upon me. He has killed many of my ilk before, in similar, sinister pattern. He is a habitual serial killer.1 min
“Twenty is not an age to die”, coming out of inferno, she mused, as she watched the lifeless body rolled to one side of the...2 min