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
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
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
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
“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
In a nation devoid of love, Prem rises to the occasion.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 wall is a hell of a lot better than a war." they believed. Was it really though?9 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 !” 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
A musician, a devil. What next?2 min
The rustling sound of his broom interrupted her pleasant dream. Disheartened, she looked towards the Jail. The clock tower displayed seven.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
A chance encounter between two unlikely people results in an unexpected transformation.9 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
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
' History is a witness to the harsh fact that sometimes for a momentry indiscretion,the posterity has to suffer for centuries."3 min
Photo Credit: Sarita Khullar1 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
[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
The virus and the vaccine left an indelible signature of the viral protein on the human gene and neural pathways.7 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
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
“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
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
By Archie Iyer and Shyl Poojary9 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
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
Alone in a cabin in the middle of nowhere the adventures encountered by a protagonist.3 min
A face-off between a Jewish American & a Nazi can have only one consequence!8 min
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‘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
An interviewer has a harrowing experience due to the unfortunate names of the potential candidates.1 min
By Chandrika R. Krishnan & Mithila Peshwe9 min
When Ghosh Babu braved it out1 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
“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
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
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
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
The composer’s name is synonymous to god for an entire generation. His songs flowed from loudspeakers for celebrations of every kind. We danced to his...3 min
“When the going gets tough, the “, Dadda looked at me and smiled. Through my tears I completed the quote, “the tough get going”....3 min
In a nation where intolerance is on the rise, a young man heralds a new dawn3 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
“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
The story deals with melody of music linked with inner vision.1 min
I woke up with a start to hear beep.. beep.. beep from the life support system. In minutes, the nursing staff, followed by the doctor...3 min
Genre -Humour. The story deals with blind beliefs and how people get carried away by them.6 min
It was Friday night and, after a couple of drinks in Downtown Seattle with his friends, Nagatomi bade goodbye. One of his friends called out....5 min
#trystwithdestiny3 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
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
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
"I have only one person to thank for scaling these heights. That is Jyothi ma'am. She brought light into my life and then, life became...9 min
I had taken a train ride to go back home after winning another case successfully. “Excuse me! Do you mind if I sit here?”came...6 min
My name is Alphonso…Alfie Alphonso. I grew up in the backyard of an old couple, the Daniels’s. Mrs. Daniels is extremely fond of our tribe....3 min
MYSTIFYING MATHEMATICS ‘If the...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
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
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
The heroine seemed just like her, only more human. Amanda_0214 yearned to experience the feelings of the ancient humans...6 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
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
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
A budding, but out-on-her-luck poetess heads to the woods in search of muse and peace3 min
A mother tries to save her sons from fighting a war2 min
#unprompted Artales 225 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
Chand...3 min
Two friends climbing..1 min
The story of a Judgement Day2 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
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
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
Her experiences taught her to be strong Destiny drove her and she arose from the hardships of life and established her own identity.3 min
A man and woman meet up in a hotel suite and the events that unfold during the rendezvous.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
Are relationships linear or multi-dimensional? Read on...1 min
“Mr and Mrs Wadhwa?” A striking young couple looked up at the mention of their names by the nurse. “The doctor will see you now.” ...7 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
It would be imprudent to write off small-town thieves. Their job was difficult. Everyone knows everyone in these towns, and if you did steal, you...3 min
“How much more time would it take, Bhaiya?” I asked impatiently for the third time as GPS refused to show the way in this desolated...3 min
Sometimes we take advantage of the opportunities given to fulfill our dreams. Are we guilty of the path we choose ?4 min
The King was still enraptured by the beautiful image. It revealed a pleasantly plump countenance, half hidden behind waves of brown hair cascading over her...6 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
When your wife believes that one shouldn't stop singing because one can't!1 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
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
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
A tale of hope in dark times1 min
The posters of cute babies, quotes on motherhood, and a large mirror with the tagline, ‘You’re beautiful!’ were overwhelming. I looked round and heavy. The...2 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
“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
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
Meeting him again at the Alumni meet might have just changed my life!1 min
June 1980. England. No incendiary device was found at the decrepit house. It was completely charred in the raging fire. Police escorted a visibly shaken,...1 min
The last few months had flown by, I remembered neither date nor month. All I recollected was Bhagya’s eloquent speech which summed up her mission....1 min
“Ajay, what are you rummaging through the drawers? I cleaned your room a few minutes back.” I yell while putting things back in their place.1 min
I noticed a woman in uniform walking towards me. It was Amrita. Once upon a time, she was mine. "Not all reunions were happy. Some...1 min
Pulling my suitcase, I opened the coupe door of the Rajdhani Express. My co-passenger, a lady in her mid-thirties beamed on seeing me. “Ramkumar!...1 min
A gift of a hairpin from ages ago.1 min
What happens to Pradnya after her grandfather's passing? What about her dreams to be a doctor? Does her world crumble? Or will she sail through?...3 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
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
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
I have donned and doffed many hats, some with childish glee, pleasure and ecstasy; others with a nagging pain, disquiet, and agony, but never one...3 min
Hello All. This is my first entry on the group. Please read it and give your valuable feedback. I have attempted to write about an...3 min
“C’mon, Archana, the purple salwar suit is lovely. We can decide on that, no?” Arathi chided her identical twin sister. “You know I don’t like...3 min
Umanath stood transfixed with the promotion list in his hand. He was too numb to realize the rage that would soon follow that moment.3 min
The leaves rustled and swayed in the breeze. The chirping of the birds in the distance contributed to the tranquil atmosphere. Yet Krishna's mind was...3 min
Ugh… this dust is a nuisance. Never have I had to live in such demeaning conditions. I, the epitome of literature, am reduced to such...3 min
The backdrop of this tale of tragedy is set in a fictitious warring land where feudal lords and their vassals of lower aristocracy still existed.3 min