by Sudha Vishwanath | Oct 19, 2025 | Drama, Fiction, Short Stories
Rudali felt sapped of energy as she looked at the computer screen. ’64 new messages,’ it said. Most of them were from her so-called ‘fans.’ Some thought the dictionary had no words to describe her newly released novel. “Madam, it was one...
by Sudha Vishwanath | Oct 14, 2025 | Fiction, Drama
Ten-year-old Joe was buzzing with excitement. Christmas was just around the corner, and this year, he planned to ask Santa for something truly special. His artwork had been shining bright at school, and his teacher praised him for his undeniable talent in painting,...
by Sudha Vishwanath | Oct 14, 2025 | Drama, Fiction
“I really don’t want to meet him. He doesn’t exactly stand out,” Ranjana complained. “I’d much rather talk to Mohan. He’s got a nice appearance and a friendly smile. But Raghav? He gives me the creeps. Just look at his thick brows—there’s nothing romantic...
by Sudha Vishwanath | Oct 14, 2025 | Drama, Fiction
As the college day function stretched into the evening, I could feel my restlessness growing, especially as the clock inched closer to 8:30 PM. Back in the 1980s, it was the norm for girls to be home by 7 PM. I had however, managed to persuade my parents to loosen...
by Sudha Vishwanath | Oct 14, 2025 | Fiction, Drama
Pritish wasn’t the type to give in to foolish notions of his parents and grandparents. Yet, they managed to sway his opinion with an outpouring of tears from the women, while the men consoled them. “Dad, how can you hold onto such outdated beliefs? Granddad is...
by Sudha Vishwanath | Oct 14, 2025 | Fiction, Drama
Little Mona was absolutely over the moon. Her father had surprised her with the most extravagant gift—a stunning soft toy resembling a girl in a lovely pink dress with bright blue eyes. The girl wasn’t aware of her father’s intentions behind this extravagant act. He...
