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
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Divine Intervention
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Draupadi’s Humiliation
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Adambhitvam
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One Missed Call
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LOVE COMES IN ALL DOSES
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Reality Check
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I Am You
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The Killer
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Reunion with the Cousins
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Close Encounters of Third Kind
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Broken Dreams
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Shades of Vengeance
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Hygge
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What’s in a Name?
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Angels And Demons
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Dear Zindagi
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CHANDRA’S UNTOLD STORY
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MYSTIFYING MATHEMATICS
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Draupadi’s Humiliation
Her dishevelled appearance chilled the court of Hastinapur!3 min
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Adambhitvam
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One Missed Call
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LOVE COMES IN ALL DOSES
In a nation devoid of love, Prem rises to the occasion.7 min
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Reality Check
“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
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I Am You
‘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
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The Killer
“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
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Reunion with the Cousins
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
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Close Encounters of Third Kind
“ 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
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Broken Dreams
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
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Shades of Vengeance
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
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What’s in a Name?
An interviewer has a harrowing experience due to the unfortunate names of the potential candidates.1 min
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Angels And Demons
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
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Dear Zindagi
“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
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CHANDRA’S UNTOLD STORY
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
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MYSTIFYING MATHEMATICS
MYSTIFYING MATHEMATICS ‘If the...3 min
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The Storm In The Teacup
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A WINTER SOJOURN
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
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JAGGA JASOOS
“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
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Lifeline
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PRODIGAL SON
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
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The Vatican Veil
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A NEW DAWN IN BERLIN
In a nation where intolerance is on the rise, a young man heralds a new dawn3 min
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The Muliebral Odyssey
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
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The Confession
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
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The Taurean Candor
Swara's return to Satara in search of familial ties and closure leads her to unravel something sinister.9 min
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Made For Each Other
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BRAVEHEART
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A Pearl from the Deep
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Don’t Smile….. Please
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What a Wonderful World…
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Dream Holiday
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WAITING FOR MY MUSE
A budding, but out-on-her-luck poetess heads to the woods in search of muse and peace3 min
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The Girl at the Bus Station
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
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Winter Lost
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In the Nik of time
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
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A Solo Trip
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
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END OF PERPETUAL SLAVERY
The rustling sound of his broom interrupted her pleasant dream. Disheartened, she looked towards the Jail. The clock tower displayed seven.3 min
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At the end of the Rainbow
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Roopaantaran – The Metamorphosis
A chance encounter between two unlikely people results in an unexpected transformation.9 min
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SERENDIPITY
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
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Spare me the Holler, Wifey dear!
When your wife believes that one shouldn't stop singing because one can't!1 min
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Shee Candy Talks
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A Grave Mistake
James Bond fan fiction9 min
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The Indomitable Leap of Faith
Prompt: Base your story around any mysterious disappearance in History.9 min
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Anandabhairavi
Will Anand & Bhairavi unite to form the raga of happiness?6 min
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The curse of the millennial
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
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Coming Out.
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
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Poor Little Regina
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
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The Gift of the Cosmic Dancer
“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
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The Terrible Twos
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
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A Stranger in the Woods
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
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The Silver Linings
By Chandrika R. Krishnan & Mithila Peshwe9 min
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Hope Cometh At Midnight
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
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Heaven or Hell?
The story of a Judgement Day2 min
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The She Wolf
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
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Once Upon A Time in America
‘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
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A Christmas Story
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
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Family matters!
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
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IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE
Alone in a cabin in the middle of nowhere the adventures encountered by a protagonist.3 min
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Welcome, it’s Shivani’s world!
“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
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The Never Ending Requiem
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
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Massacred innocence
That day, with the innocents, Lacchiman’s innocence died a violent death and another seasoned soldier was born.2 min
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Honour Thy Love
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
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The Wall of Shame
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Canteen’s Angels
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
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The Swan Song
An unforgettable man with an unassuming journey2 min
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THE LEVELLER
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Who’s Telling the Story
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
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The Saviour
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
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A cinderella story
A tale of hope in dark times1 min
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How Issac and I killed My Grandmother Peacefully
“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
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Love For The Interred
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
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Who Am I?
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
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Think Jane Think
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
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Twesh (Vengeance)
“Sometimes we are just the collateral damage in someone else's war against themselves.”1 min
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Just Another Day!
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
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Tell Me Your Story
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
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Once upon a time in Eden
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
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Outsourcing
A mother tries to save her sons from fighting a war2 min
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The Commute
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
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The Heart Knows.
“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
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The Melody of Errors
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My MO to Success
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
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Binaca Geetmala
A timeless journey of a man through seasons of life.3 min
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Behind The Scene
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
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Two Windows
A tale of every woman suffering abuse... A tale of two women who weathered it one day...9 min
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Miserably Ever After
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
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A SUGAR-COATED LIFE
A man and woman meet up in a hotel suite and the events that unfold during the rendezvous.3 min
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SNOW DOESN’T FALL
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
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Murder by Machete
"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
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War and Peace …. And A Heart Full of Love
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
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The Great Animal Farm
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
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Sound of Music
The story deals with melody of music linked with inner vision.1 min
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Unreliable
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
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Behind The Gates
A young woman, ostracized by all. Will she find a safe haven behind the gates?9 min
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The Real Monster
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
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Always In Your Heart
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
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A Shared Smile
"And so are BP and glucose figures. You have no right to raise my levels, sitting there, looking so handsome."3 min
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He Who Lied to Learn
Engulfed by darkness, he turned to the only door that was open to him!8 min
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Daisies and Lilies
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Stutter Island
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The Requiem
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Tryst with a Paradise
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
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Ten Little Fingers
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The Epiphany Tea
“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
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The Infinite Tryst of the Twain
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How I met her.
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
