“Bro, I have heard them talk about me being bad luck.” Blacky, the black crow said. “I know. Why is that? They even shoo you away from their terraces or balconies.”Milky, the white crow asked. “I have no idea. If it is about our unpleasant voice, you also have the same voice. But they don’t … Read more
Jessy tossed and turned in her sleep as the image became clearer. She wanted to touch it but she could not. She reached out for those clouds but she could grab nothing. Amidst that uneasiness, her eyes opened and she sat on her bed with her face drenched in sweat. She grabbed her towel lying … Read more
“Here you go!” Sid drew a heart with the chalk on the coffee bench they were sitting. “Come on! You know it wont stick even for few days.” Shrishti giggled. “I know! But you asked me to draw something permanent and it was the only thing that came to my mind. Besides, my intention was … Read more
Exhausted and lost, she sat on the bench and gasped for breath. It had been more than 10 days since she left home. Staying away from home at this young age was not easy. But she had promises to keep which she had made to herself and her family. A hope lurked onto her from … Read more
“The leaves fall, the wind blows, and the farm country slowly changes from the summer cottons into its winter wools.” — Henry Beston **** She sat near the window looking up at the sky. It was clear, yet not a sign of sun could be found. She kept staring at the birds flying, leaves falling and … Read more
James willingly looked out of the window at the sound of motorbike. Timmy too followed him and gave small barks as he lurked at the door to look outside. But there was no sign of him. Sadly he turned around and sat with his back at the door. “Why hasn’t dad come yet? Mom says … Read more
“He looks happy and handsome. Check his profile pic.” It whispered. “I have moved on.” I resisted. “Don’t lie. You know you miss him, even after so many years.” It resisted back. “I am not lying. I have my own life now. So, just shut up!” “But what about all those yearnings and waiting for … Read more
As I struggled with my sleepless eyes at night, I stared at the Banyan tree through the window, in our orchard.It had stood there for over 90 years now: still, quiet and strong.Years of hardships brought about by several seasons were embarked all over its trunk, but yet it was there – unflapped.I doubted the … Read more