Bloom

Bloom

5 Feb 2026 Priya looked at the cards in her hand and smiled. Two jokers—the game of rummy was hers, and within minutes she closed the deal and won. “Hey Priya! You lucky girl! You were a star performer today!” Everyone congratulated her on the big win. That night...
Fourteen years

Fourteen years

She gasped for breath. She screamed, but there was no one. She fought with it, pushed her legs and kicked her hands but failed miserably. The blue predatory water was devouring her senses. She felt weak, devoid of any life, sapped of all her energy. Her mind gave up...
When Goddess walked the Earth

When Goddess walked the Earth

Chapter 1She lived in a beautiful far off land, the boundaries of which didn't even remotely touch the Earth. Where unconditional love bloomed, where peace resided, where respect was mandatory and whoever glanced an evil eye was instantaneously incarcerated....
Broken

Broken

The bulb rays kissed me as Ria opened the box. I smiled. I loved her and she loved me the most out of all the crayons in the box. I was her favourite among all and she called me “Darling Red.’”  She held me in her tiny fingers. She had just started colouring when she...
The midnight confession

The midnight confession

Priya’s brother-in-law’s engagement party was going on in full swing. Rings had been exchanged and the new couple were busy with the photographers. As the night spread its dark blanket, people had started departing after enjoying a hearty dinner.    Once...