The Space You Left Behind
“Hello, This is Devan.” “I don't know anyone by that name. Don't disturb me and don't.....”. “Wait, don't cut the phone. I...
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Dasvidaniya
Story so far: Gunny, a feisty grandmother with eccentric habits, raised her orphaned grandchild with humour, discipline, and love. Her quirky shopping...
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At the wedding
The sounds of Nadaswaram filled the hall, strung with chains of orange marigold alternating with yellow chrysanthemus. The fragrance of roses and...
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A dear little plant lay fast asleep
“The streets aren't safe after dawn.” Nia adjusted her earbuds. The other children who had also recently turned thirteen, packed the lecture...
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Case Ruby
I retired from the NYPD recently and I already miss the pulse of working life — the chase, the noise, the constant...
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Up Up Up
I step towards the mirror to practice. Transforming myself into a half-witted girl from a sharp-minded one is not as difficult as...
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THE WHISPERER
I carefully apply the sacred ash in three distinct lines across my forehead, ensuring they do not overlap. I comb my tuft...
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Songs Under The Moon
I am a small farm nestled in the foothills of Tamil Nadu, where a bounty of fruits and vegetables flourish. My roots...
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Till death do us part
It was my first international trip, and I’d arrived early. I strolled into the shopping area taking a slow sip from my...
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Fires of Fury
Written by Sudha Ramnath and Mithila Peshwe __________ June 2025 Unnikrishnan The Parambikulam police station stood deserted. I was alone, seated at...
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Hello Blackbird
A hand-grenade, an explosion, a leg injury and poof - your army career is over. You are on disability benefits at the...
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Someone Like You
I towel my face dry, stand before the mirror, and switch on the electric bulbs that encircle the frame. Bright yellow light...
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Adi and Me
I have been waiting, for a long time as cars and lorries zip past at high speeds. I need to cross this...
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Millstones
African Lady My legs be achin' from all that scrubbing-cleaning. But New York subways be hella crowded. There's this spot between two...
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8/10
The door opened, and the josyar walked out, the tuft of coiled hair sitting stiff on the back of his head. Our...
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The Red Horizon
I padded into the kitchen with a listless yawn and looked up at the whiteboard. Under the boldly printed word MENU there...
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