When Sam was a kid, his father used to keep rewards and punishments, a surprise. Sam sometimes got a dessert on flunking an exam, but also got grounded sometimes for doing something good. The only exception was the star (a silver-colored plastic cutout) that he received whenever he gave his 100 percent, irrespective of results.… Continue reading The Last Letter From His Father
Category: SHORT STORIES/MICRO TALE
Origin Stories are often Dark
Me - I think I should become an actor. Friend - Hahaha, Log hasenge.. (People will laugh) Me:- A comic actor. F:- Hahaha, Koi nahi hasega. (People won't laugh) Me:- Or, an actor who plays Serial killers. F:- H.......... *killed 🔪* Me:- And who believes in method acting. Ab bol.... (What do you think....) Oh… Continue reading Origin Stories are often Dark
A Drink Too Many
When he had a drink too many which gave him the courage to express his feelings but....
Whose fault is it if a 5-year-old kid coughs like a 50-year-old man?
It coughed and coughed, and the passengers on the other side kept on speculating about its smoking habits until they get to know its age. Only weather and DNA can make a 5-year-old kid cough like a 50-year-old man. So whose fault is it? Well, it’s its ancestors’ fault. Note: Maybe we can’t do anything about… Continue reading Whose fault is it if a 5-year-old kid coughs like a 50-year-old man?
When I was a Child #2
When I was a child there was a test on simile once. I wasn't prepared at all. So, I improvised. As brave as MY YOUNGER BROTHER TAKING INJECTION As pure as MUMMY As sour as MEDICINE As sweet as DAIRY MILK As white as WHITE CRAYON As far as NANI's HOME But she didn't scold… Continue reading When I was a Child #2
His Pillow Fairy
He craved for a magic pencil. His father told him that if he behaves properly and keeps a sketch of what he wants beneath his pillow for a week, it will manifest. Everything went well till he placed the picture of his late mother beneath the pillow. It didn't manifest. It became moist. Somethings are… Continue reading His Pillow Fairy
One Step At A Time (Haiku)
"It's not clear, it's dark!" I said as I was Afraid. I thought we were stuck. "One step at a time" Dad sang his own composed rhyme, And drove the whole night.
She was happily out of reach
The river was babbling beneath her feet, Her lover was murmuring in her ears, Her left hand was intertwining into his right. Her heart was skipping beats, whenever his breath fell on her neck or cheeks. Her employees were getting an "Out of coverage area" message on calling their CEO. But she was never this… Continue reading She was happily out of reach
Suicide is not the Solution
Enough is Enough. Terrace. Night. Standing on the edge, Raj was battling with a thought; the fatal decision was imminent. 15th floor would be enough, he thought and took a deep breath. "Are you sure about this? I thought you adore me," she said. Raj sighed. "This love, I wonder, is the reason. If I… Continue reading Suicide is not the Solution
Met the love of my life!
Adult: I bought you an ice-cream. Child: Really? Which one? Adult: It's your favourite! Kwality Wall's Cornetto, Black Disk! Child: Hnn!! Thanks! Is today your b-day? Adult: Nopes, but I am extremely happy today as I met the love of my life! Child got confused.. Adult: What? Child: You met your family today!? Adult: No,… Continue reading Met the love of my life!
