It’s magic
They say that every childhood crush is first true love. If not for Steve Jobs, I would have married mine. October 2003...
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Entries from October 2018 to November 2018 · 480 to 500 words · 18 entries
Write a short story within 500 words based on one such Childhood (mis)adventure of yours!
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Rose Buds
He came closer. Our breaths almost intermingling. I was desperate for the next step. He hugged me in an embrace.All of a...
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Cry Baby
During the 45 years of my existence on this earth, one weapon that I had strongly relied upon to bail me out...
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The last hug
The garlanded photo of my aunt's face; reflected the same arrogance and ego of her prime. My mind raced, amidst the background...
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Piggy bank for a Piggy bank
Piggy Bank for a Piggy Bank. Diwali is one of my most favorite festivals. Not because of the lights, sweets, fireworks or...
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Trudging Butterflies
I don't remember exactly how old I was, but I do remember that I was in preschool. It was our school’s annual...
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The Rice Mill Adventure
The sunny morning was a welcome respite after the cyclone rains. The roads were clear, almost. "Hiya! How are those feet?" My...
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Sita: Hero saving Ravana and Ram
I was running after a white bunny when it suddenly turned into a huge snowman with a crooked nose and leapt towards...
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For Christ’s Sake!
Alpana was putting away the breakfast dishes into the sink when a loud piercing wail was heard from the living room. She...
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Facade
"I am glad that you went for the dinner. Let bygones be bygones," said my Mother. My husband assured me, "this was...
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Heartbreak
“You’re dreaming again,” my brother glared at me, “it’s that Anjali Tandon, isn’t it? You haven’t heard a word I said.” He...
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Meow!
I was playing cricket with a bunch of friends in the building compound when suddenly, “Meow…Mew….Mouv”…and a shrill, “Meeee…”. Like most children,...
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Trapped into It
“Come this way,” whispered my elder sister as she pulled me to a corner. “Don’t go inside,” she cautioned me. “A huge...
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Diwali
It is Diwali today. Even though so many years have gone by, the incident is still fresh in my mind… ?? Diwali...
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End of the Innocence
It was back to school for our final two years after our vacation. We were the first batch that was called Plus...
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A Stroll in the Neighbourhood
“Rajjo, please hurry up . I have to get Mini ready . Today is Sports Day in Prof.Sahib’s college and all children...
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Saved By The Bell
‘Thambi, I am too tired to tell the story. Can you do the honours?’, Raji requested. At her bid, I relate to...
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A Visit To Remember
We woke up at 4.00 am. Even though it was the time to return, I remember that both, me and my sister,...
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