I woke up with an awful headache. The morning sunlight had streamed in through the blinds. It was pure torture, so I shut my eyes tight and felt around the bed with my hands. It wasn’t long before I realized, the other half of the bed was empty. I sprang out of bed. Where could she be?
Sujata is obsessed with being punctual, and loathes those who are not considerate enough to keep their appointments on time, except, perhaps, this once ...
And yet here they were, in Singapore. He wanted to commit a murder and that was why they had come here. All the talk of a needing a holiday free of cares, was bullshit. He was here for one and only one reason, cold blooded murder, and he was trying to convince her to be a party to it ...
A murder takes place at a costume party. But none of the guests are willing to break character. Under these strange circumstances will Inspector Radcliffe be able to solve the case? Read on to find out.
Ruchi, an idealistic teen, believes she is asserting herself, and fighting injustice, by aggressively challenging a nasty comment on her blog. But could this man be a parasite using her blog to spread the poison, she is fighting against? Read on to find out.
Shalini is attending an award ceremony to cheer for her friend. It's all very boring until a death shakes things up. What is going on at this rather ordinary suburban gala?
Nikki was feeling exhausted. Her best friend Deepa was visiting after almost a year. Nikki should have been elated. But she could not muster the enthusiasm. She was emotionally spent.
A short story inspired by the cover photo. Read on to find out how this picture inspired a story titled Dangerous Liaisons
This story was a winning entry for the Women's Web Muse of the Month contest with the prompt Not A Cinderella.
Mindy is having trouble understanding quantum mechanics. Physics, which until now had been so clear cut and unambiguous has got all muddled up. Or has it? How does a polling booth experience help Mindy see things more clearly? Read on to find out.
Lavanya lets her imagination run wild and explores the fantastic worlds it takes her to. Read on to enjoy the the world she built when she thought about the upcoming super blue blood moon.
Sometimes the best way to resolve a long standing issue, is to talk about it, and what better place than a coffee shop. As they say, a lot can happen over coffee.
A fantasy, dystopian, scifi, flash fiction piece inspired by a photo prompt and now extended in to a shory story.
Susheela is having a very strange morning. Her husband, her kids, and even her employer are acting queer. Susheela is getting more anxious every second. Something is definitely going on. But what? Is it good or bad? Read on to find out.
Today, I found out that the person I trusted beyond all others, for the last 12 years, has been lying to me. Am I mad? What do you think? A flash fiction piece based on a photo prompt.
Sometimes we unwittingly exchange one devil for another. A flash fiction piece inspired by a photo prompt.
Lucy loves reading in Mr. Walker's library. He has given her permission to do so, since she was a little girl. But she comes back from boarding school this summer, and learns that Mr. Walker has left, and the house is locked up. Has Mr. Walker forgotten about Lucy or has he made arrangements for her? Read on to find out. I used a photoprompt for this one too.
With a threat of lurking kidnappers, Henry is confined to his home. This shouldn't be a problem since, he has been so busy with music, TV and computer games, that he hasn't shown any interest in leaving his house in five days. But what happens now, that he is not allowed to leave the house? Read on to find out.
I used the cover photo as a prompt to write a very short story. This is the first time I have used a photo prompt.
Matt is a loner and a wiz at physics. One day, a new graduate student, Emily, joins the group. She does not find Matt sullen and intimidating, like most people do. Matt and Emily find that their skills complement each other, and they make a great team. That is until one night, after a party celebrating their latest revolutionary discoveries, high on alcohol and adrenaline, they have a one night stand. Will this ruin their partnership? What could be so bad about a one night stand, that they may not be able to get past it? Read on to find out.
When Harsha’s boyfriend moves to Australia to follow his ambitions, the couple part amicably. Harsha has her own fledgling business and she has great hopes for it’s growth. But Harsha is deeply disappointed for one reason. She is keen on having kids, and she is aware of her ruthlessly ticking biological clock. So Harsha turns to matrimonial websites in her quest for a life partner. But is such a quest without perils? Read on to find out.
Raina has just broken up with her boyfriend of 8 years. As she considers the possibility of arranged marriage, her cousin Rachna reminds of her rigid notions against it, and her scorn when Rachna had an arranged marriage a year ago. Raina repents her insensitivity, but will the cousins, who have been the best friends in the past, be reconciled? Read on to find out.
Shweta has been running a small dance business for a while. She conducts dance workshops and classes at various schools and posh housing societies all over Mumbai. Over the years, she has interacted with various administrators. But Mr. Mehta is unusually dreary and expressionless, even for one of his kind. Could there be a reason for it? Read on to find out how Mr. Mehta surprises Shweta.
The mango empire is a dirty, dirty business. And the genius behind the operation has a deep, guarded, secret. What is his secret, and what will he do, if it is ever discovered? Read on to find out.
