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House No. 16 - A Short Story

December 19, 2020
I was already late. I hastened my pace thinking mom would be livid.  I took the turn into the next lane and saw a woman crying.  She was holding something in her hands.  She clutched it like it was some kind of treasure.  The woman didn’t look too old to me, maybe, she…
Poetry

Listen Before I Go

May 17, 2020
Stolen Glances and petty lies That’s all that’s left of us. Lonely days and sorry eyes That’s all that’s left of you. Broken hearts and sleepless nights That’s all that’s left of me. This wouldn’t have happened If I was brave enough…
Poetry

Need For Deafening Silence

March 7, 2020
She woke up to the sound of her alarm, Sound of pan striking & children whining, Sounds of the vendors who want to survive, Sounds of the little birds who see the sunrise She leaves for work and takes along the sound of dangling keys, angry drivers, mechanical…
Fiction

Nothing's Beautiful from Every Point of View - A Short Story

January 20, 2020
I had just come to this beautiful beach with my parents a few days ago. Every day I would be greeted by the calm sea and the pleasant breeze. I still had about a fortnight before school started and spent most of the time on the beach. I felt so wonderful sitting there…
Fiction

When A Greek Goddess Protected Her Being

October 10, 2019
Going for long walks has always been my passion. As usual, I was walking through a thick green forest when I heard that voice. I thought it was a bird. I kept walking, but the voice sounded again. I grew tenser now. Curiosity got the best of my scruples, and I decided to…