Short Stories English

The Open Door

The stars continue to twinkle in the dark hours of a time, somewhere between a late night and an early…

November 8, 2023

The Reflection

The man was pressing at her neck, massaging it furiously now and then seductively, and it felt delicious and warm.…

August 8, 2023

Lost And Found

"You are the quiet kind, right?"“Hmm?”“The dark, silent kind? I used to read about that kind in all those silly…

July 6, 2023

Kanhu’s Home-Part II

The construction of the house went on at a fast pace. Sometimes it would be interrupted due to rains or…

June 27, 2023

Kanhu’s Home– Part I

Enough, Kanhu. Why are you shouting?’ The mistress of the house admonished the boy. Kanhu quietened down but did not…

June 27, 2023

Out of the dark

The door still creaked when she opened it. The familiarity of that single sound made her lips curve up; just…

June 19, 2023

The Proposal

“Where is your husband?” the doctor asked while I was looking at the prescription, wondering how bad and unintelligible any…

June 8, 2023

The Longing

I was traveling from Jaipur to Hyderabad to attend one of my friend’s wedding on an early winter morning. While…

May 30, 2023

Photo Frame

“Namaste Dadima, is Pavithra at home?” asked Vishwas while bending down to touch Rajyalakshmi’s feet.“Oh Vishwas! Is it you? Please…

May 17, 2023

Does Your Man Have A Secret Life?

Although not every man with secrets to keep will leave a trail behind, being observant about changing behavioural patterns might…

May 11, 2023
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