The Flowing Tresses New

Arundhati stood in front of the mirror, her hair flowing freely down to her knees. At thirty, she looked as charming as a woman in her early twenties. Undoubtedly it were the long tresses that enhanced the beauty of her sharp features, and fair complexion. “Aru,...
The Chance Encounter

The Chance Encounter

“Where is my handset?” Rohan exclaimed in exasperation, his fingers fumbling desperately through the pockets of his trousers. A wave of panic washed over him as he scrambled to recall his morning routine, only to quickly confront the disheartening truth: in the rush...
The Other Man

The Other Man

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...
The Christmas Gift

The Christmas Gift

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,...
Beauty Lies In The Eyes Of The Beholder

Beauty Lies In The Eyes Of The Beholder

“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...
The Eerie Night

The Eerie Night

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...