Day 1Finally! I had made it after all. I congratulated myself as I lugged my suitcase into the cabin. It was surrounded...

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March 2020 “Yayy, you got him! I love you Daddy,” eight-year-old Shanaya shrieked, lifting me up from the ribboned basket. I licked...

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“Charlie, Charlieeee...” The sounds echoed all around us in the woods, that surrounded Aunt Mary’s house. It was the late 50’s and...

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“Poonam, finish your work quickly. It’s late.” Yes, bibiji*. I’m sorry that I’m late today. My little one is unwell. She kept...

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A loud screech of ‘Krar-raak, Krar-raak’ broke the stillness in the lazy afternoon. I opened one eye in disdain, disgruntled at having...

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“Ah Chanda! There you are,” Papa looked at me and smiled. “Yes, Papa. I am so tired from school.” “Ok, hurry up...

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As Sarah stepped off the podium, a big round of applause broke out amidst the audience. Shouts of ‘Go Sarah!’, ‘Well done...

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He needed a new room. As he had been kicked out. Again. It was dark and he noticed small children scurrying past...

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Ramlal Babu* was elated and I still remember his first touch. He exclaimed, “Ahh! So smooth, just as I had imagined!” I...

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The old man woke up with a start. He looked around groggily and squinted as his eyes settled on the cloudy sky...

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