
Divine Intervention
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
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
Her dishevelled appearance chilled the court of Hastinapur!3 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
Are relationships linear or multi-dimensional? Read on...1 min
In a nation devoid of love, Prem rises to the occasion.7 min
“Welcome to Colosseum, the big daddy of all reality shows, where the show goes on, no matter what,” declares the host with flair. “Here’s a...3 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
“You’re weak because you’re smaller than me!” My neighbour shrieked gleefully. He had been gloating ever since the wobble began. Irritating chap! Today he started...2 min
Incident 1 A girl and a boy, both in their mid-twenties and presumably in love, are walking leisurely across the moor. They seem to be...10 min
“ What !” I was surprised when my spouse of thirty years suddenly declared that she wanted to learn driving.‘ Now don’t look surprised. You...2 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
Something had changed. The night air thickened. His breathing slowed. The temperature dropped to freezing, and he felt the unmistakable presence of something otherworldly. ...9 min
An interviewer has a harrowing experience due to the unfortunate names of the potential candidates.1 min
Matangi turned on the tap of the wash basin in her toilet. As the water gushed out, she drew a deep breath and picked up...8 min
“You will have a best friend for life. You can even name it,” said Amma. This is how you came into my life. 8th...2 min
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
MYSTIFYING MATHEMATICS ‘If the...3 min
Unik 113 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
“Your Taya ji has agreed to teach you the tricks of the trade. You can join him from tomorrow.” Like a hungry tiger waiting for its...2 min
Lifeline She woke up when it was three minutes to seven, as always, and in time to switch off her alarm before it rang. She...6 min
The Prodigal Son Abhinav Mathur lay groggily in a hospital bed and stared blankly as the nurse inserted the IV. “Where am I?” He tried...7 min
Where is Emanuela Orlandi?9 min
In a nation where intolerance is on the rise, a young man heralds a new dawn3 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
Man: “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. It has been… quite some time since my last confession. I was once one of your fold....1 min
Swara's return to Satara in search of familial ties and closure leads her to unravel something sinister.9 min
Photo Credit: Sarita Khullar1 min
When Ghosh Babu braved it out1 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
By Archie Iyer and Shyl Poojary9 min
“I see trees so green, red roses too I see them bloom for me and you. And I think to myself what a wonderful world....6 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
A budding, but out-on-her-luck poetess heads to the woods in search of muse and peace3 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
Would the wonders never cease? How could she be expecting me? Are these people my local host—a part of my itinerary?9 min
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
Day 1 The first thing I noticed about this place is the depth of peace. I have not experienced this kind of peace in a...3 min
The rustling sound of his broom interrupted her pleasant dream. Disheartened, she looked towards the Jail. The clock tower displayed seven.3 min
HIM I fiddled nervously with the token in my hand as I walked into the café. The place was yet empty – though Harry had...10 min
A chance encounter between two unlikely people results in an unexpected transformation.9 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
When your wife believes that one shouldn't stop singing because one can't!1 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
James Bond fan fiction9 min
Prompt: Base your story around any mysterious disappearance in History.9 min
Will Anand & Bhairavi unite to form the raga of happiness?6 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
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
Poor Little Regina “Your Majesty, Doctor Freud is here.” The queen was in her bed, her pasty skin emitting a strong smell. She had refused...6 min
“I give you the lyrical grace and beauty of Bharatanatyam,” Lord Nataraja said to Sage Bharatha. “Teach humankind how to worship me through this divine...3 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
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
By Chandrika R. Krishnan & Mithila Peshwe9 min
Viplav was elated at how well his exam was proceeding. Just one more question and I’m through. He turned the page and read the...3 min
The story of a Judgement Day2 min
At the end of the Edwardian Era in England two things happened. One, the women’s suffrage movement gained momentum and two, Manfred Müller’s father,...9 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 quaint little village of Helmsdale had witnessed nature’s fury and stood still like an admonished child draped by a blanket of guilty snow. The...1 min
A poor stork bummed by his work load and a baby just to be delivered!! What conversation do they strike along the way? Read on..1 min
Alone in a cabin in the middle of nowhere the adventures encountered by a protagonist.3 min
“How did your class go today?” Asked Shivani’s grandpa, Chandran. “We had little, little network issues during the dance class, otherwise it was super duper...6 min
I stood alone as an island while the crowd weaved in and out around me. Sweat pooled in my underarms and crept down my skin,...9 min
That day, with the innocents, Lacchiman’s innocence died a violent death and another seasoned soldier was born.2 min
Honour Thy Love Your mother curses you, but you walk out of the house, leaving her expletives trailing. “It is not as if your father...1 min
"A wall is a hell of a lot better than a war." they believed. Was it really though?9 min
Jaya: Hey, where’s Sushma? I can’t wait, I’m sooo hungry.. Hema: Here she comes. Who’s with her? Sushma: Hi girls! Meet...2 min
An unforgettable man with an unassuming journey2 min
Sports - 1, Politics - 03 min
Point of View (PoV) in fiction writing is essentially the perspective of the narrator of the story. The narrator can be the protagonist...2 min
Then I see him. My knight in shining armour. Well, not exactly. He is small and dotted and hums an unknown tune. But he has...2 min
A tale of hope in dark times1 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
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
Who would have thought that some day, I would have to come and write a testimony of my existence to the world? I am so...1 min
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
“Sometimes we are just the collateral damage in someone else's war against themselves.”1 min
The loving husband wants to make chicken soup for his wife. But it isn't as simple as that. Read on to find out what's brewing...1 min
I saw myself, then, in my mind’s eye. My body doubled up upon me, bent over at the hip. No spine? I chortled aloud at...9 min
Then the LORD God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.’ … So, the...7 min
A mother tries to save her sons from fighting a war2 min
11 PM. End of Shift. The main road outside Chennai Central Railway Station. Traffic snarls. Rushing commuters. Abusive pedestrians. Unruly motorists. Long wait at...2 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
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
PietyPieces:…u sure of dis? MaxWins: Yeah! It’s no biggie. Everyone does it.? PietyPieces: Maybe… lemme think abt it… MaxWins: Sure, no pressure. You are worth...2 min
A timeless journey of a man through seasons of life.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
A tale of every woman suffering abuse... A tale of two women who weathered it one day...9 min
What if there is a world out there, that looks just like ours, and thinks in the exact opposite manner? What do you do when...7 min
A man and woman meet up in a hotel suite and the events that unfold during the rendezvous.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
"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
It was the first of its kind – a case with a history of minor bickerings which had now catapulted into a war. We...9 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
The story deals with melody of music linked with inner vision.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
A young woman, ostracized by all. Will she find a safe haven behind the gates?9 min
I stared at the white icicles which drooped down in multitudes creating a chalky wonder of sorts all around me. Nature was at its alluring...6 min
It is said, it is not over till it is over. Shock, disbelief, and then acceptance. It took one whole week for me to accept...9 min
"And so are BP and glucose figures. You have no right to raise my levels, sitting there, looking so handsome."3 min
Engulfed by darkness, he turned to the only door that was open to him!8 min
Bring me a Daisy Bring me a Lily I shall make your gloomy day Bloody bright and jolly ~ Anonymous *** “GARDENER WANTED –...7 min
My hands shook as I wiped away the beads of sweat which had formed on my forehead. I could hear the hammering of my heart,...2 min
A musician, a devil. What next?2 min
A renowned artist's back-to-back failures pushed her to go back to her roots, which held all the answers to her dreams and paved the way...9 min
The Dani tribe of Papua, Guinea believe sacrificing women's fingers will help deal with the loss of a loved one. Will there ever be anyone...3 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
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
33 right swipes and then I found her. The one for me. It’s a match the app said. It’s always me versus the technology, but...3 min