The Betrayal
20 Nov 2017
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.
Posts tagged with “story”
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The Evolutionary Twist
15 Nov 2017 -
The Message In The Lock
13 Nov 2017
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.
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When The Wall Is Real
09 Nov 2017
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.
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Mr. Dunham’s Heir
07 Nov 2017
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.
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Where There’s A Will ...
24 Oct 2017
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.
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Two Can Keep A Secret, If ...
21 Oct 2017
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.
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Against All Odds
29 Sep 2017
Against All Odds by Ramendra Kumar, is about the challenges faced by adolescent kids, when they have to move to new town. Moving from a big city to a small town is a difficult transition for most teens, but for someone with a deformed half developed arm, things can be far more complicated. How do the twins Kartik and Kavya, tackle prejudiced coaches, hostile classmates, and other hurdles they encounter, in their new school and surroundings? Read on for a detailed review.
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Shah Jahan And The Ruby Robber
20 Sep 2017
The book weaves many historical facts in to a fun filled fictional story, where seven children of Shah Jahan team up, to solve the mystery of the missing Timur Ruby. Who could have dared to steal from the Mughal Emperor? What punishment will the robber face? Read on to find out.
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When Ivory Turned To Dust
15 Sep 2017
Sexism still lurks in the most unexpected places in subtle ways. Are people still skeptical, when a woman claims an interesting idea to be her own? And what happens, when a man disputes the claim? Read on to see what Sarah finds out.
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Abducted
09 Sep 2017
Mukta woke up groggy and disoriented. As her consciousness gradually returned, she looked around, and she was terrified. Fear made the muscles in her abdomen knot up. She wondered where she was and what lay in store for her.
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The Chance Meeting
01 Sep 2017
She was walking to her gate in Seattle airport, when a scent caught her attention. They say olfactory memories are the strongest. But it must be a coincidence. It was the cologne he had always used, a rather unsual one.
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A Book Of My Short Stories
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Eclipsed
24 Aug 2017
Away from home, family, and a job she loves, Richa is lonely. Her husband needs to work long hours and she feels lost. Will Richa be able to take charge of her life again? Read on to find out.
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The Moment Of Truth
08 Aug 2017
I sat in the clinic, chewing my nails. It was all so surreal. How had I got in to this ridiculous mess? I mean, it could be a matter of life and death, for god sake. What was I thinking? Evidently, I was not.
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The Happy Ending
01 Aug 2017
Maya was euphoric. Life could never get better than it was today, she thought, as she waited for Rakesh. The last two months had been frustrating.
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The Stalker
28 Jun 2017
Radhika was nervous. She never should have demanded that the driver take her through the small alley ways so late at night.
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Monthly News Publication For Kids
10 Jun 2017
Some time ago, I received my first copy of My Paper, a monthly news publication for kids. My 5 year old daughter was so excited she wanted to read all the articles at once. Frankly in today's internet age I did not see any point in getting them a subscription to a newspaper. After all information is at their fingertips. They can look up anything they are curious about, and for fiction or activities I buy them books. So what purpose does a monthly news publication serve?
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Are You Being Served?
23 Apr 2017
Vaishali was getting impatient. They had been stuck in a traffic jam for 20 minutes, on a Sunday afternoon. Insane! What could be the problem?
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The Reluctant Monitor
05 Feb 2017
Sapna had her fingers crossed. She closed her eyes and prayed hard. She was getting impatient too. She wished Miss Khanna would count faster.
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A Day At School
10 Nov 2016
This is an easy to read, 500 word, short story, about Kim's day at school. It is suitable for kids, who can read simple sentences and are ready to start reading short stories on their own.
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The Boy In The Cupboard
06 Jun 2016
This is a short story set in the Tania universe. Tania and her family are on vacation. Tania opens a locked cupboard to find a litle boy locked inside. What could this be all about? Read on to find out.
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Bursting Bubbles
02 Jun 2016
Sweat trickled down her face and spine. The sun was beating down. It had been so pleasant when they had left for the walk, but the sun had creeped up on them quickly.
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Amazing Me! The Right Way To Be
06 Nov 2015
Amazing Me! The Right Way To Be, was the first story I read to my daughter when she was almost two. It was a big hit with her. read on to find ou why.
