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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…
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The Haunted House

July 15, 2020
I had bought this house, away from the hustle and bustle of the town.  House No. 386, 65, Old Oakwood Street.  The breeze from the nearby woods added to the calm that I always longed for.   I had given up my career, a desire to earn more, and decided to take life at a…
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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…
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Chandelier - A Mini Tale

January 6, 2020
It has been 12 years, Akriti could finally make it to her hometown.  Akriti was excited yet nervous to enter the ancestral haveli.  The caretaker gave her the keys and rushed to get something.  The wooden fort-like doors creaked open and Akriti walked into the…
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Dream of A Small Town Girl - A Short Story #YesICan

October 19, 2019
Aahana was born and bought up in an orthodox Indian family, where rules differ based on gender.  She had a younger brother Aryan who was apparently the wanted one.  Aryan was always the apple of her parents’ eyes, as is usually the case in such families. Aryan was a…
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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…