The Likes and the Comments

The Likes and the Comments “There is a possibility of thundershowers and intermittent rainfall for today and for the next two days.  The weather will remain damp and cold with sunshine, expected to return from the weekend,” announced the newsreader. This was the first time he was free on the weekdays after the leaves which …

The Challenge

The ChallengePhoto Courtesy - Tomu00e1u0161 Malu00edk on Pexels.com The night was long and tiring.  The exhausted eyes refused to open up even though the sun was hitting his face directly. The worn-out legs were unwilling to budge and bruised hands stayed close to the body as his mind felt helpless as the body pleaded for …

The New Year

The New YearImage Courtesy - Jonathan Petersson on Pexels.com The new year’s festivities floated in the air; everyone excited with the arrival of yet another year has another reason to indulge themselves – the new year’s resolution.  All the dieting and exercising, drinking and sleeping late, everything turned possible with the use of one ubiquitous …

The Last Run

The Last RunImage Courtesy - RUN 4 FFWPU on Pexels.com The thought struck the mind instinctively; he knew the run wasn’t timed perfectly; turning his head behind, the mind tried confirming if it was indeed true as he tried finding if he was being followed by anyone. The eyes widened with surprise as there was …

The First Day

Image Courtesy - Andy Kuzma on Pexels.com The eyes overwhelmed, ambivalent, and reluctant to decide between letting the water flow out of its control or keeping it inside even though the face beamed with unusual anxious excitement.  The finger wanted to hold on to the little one longer while the mind commanded to let it …

The Lost Ball

The Lost Ball Image Credit - Taryn Elliott on Pexels.com The eyes followed the ball as it ran ahead after his light kick.  The squeaky shoes ran towards it again; to kick once more. The ball hangs in the air for a moment before falling back on the ground, bringing a massive smile on his …

10 Dollars

Image Credit - Natasha Chebanoo on Pexels.com With bulging pockets and a fat purse, his feet tapped the floor with musical rhythm.  Everything seemed cheap and affordable. The eyes reluctant to even glance at the expensive store in the mall were now searching for it. The sprightly feet excited to reach there quickly. The gates …

Devlok – Abode of the Gods – A Short Story – Do Check Out

Short Story - Devlok Guest House The house is deserted now, Savitri has passed away and his two sons no longer stay with him.  Dinaram lives alone in the twilight of his life, managing a dilapidating guesthouse abandoned even by the tourists now.  Porters now stay here in return for food and smoke.  Bidi is …

21 Short and Inspiring Stories now in Top 100 in Kindle Story Books at 61 and at 140 in Story Book (paperback and hardcover)

Hey Everyone, Although the rankings are dynamic and we never know what happens in 2 hours, but its important to celebrate small wins. I am thankful to each and everyone here who supported and encouraged me and helped put this book in top 100 finally. Its ranked at #61 in Short Stories on Kindle and …

Hard Copy – 21 Short and Inspiring Stories Now Available

Hello Everyone, Another update, the paperback (hard copy) of my book; - 21 Short and Inspiring Stories is now available on Notion press and Amazon India. If you are the one who like to read it old style (I also prefer it the traditional way), please do buy it from the following link; https://notionpress.com/read/21-short-and-inspiring-stories Amazon …

A Trip down the Memory Lane

A trip to the hometown is always busy and fulfilling.  Meeting people you haven’t heard from or seen for a long time, relieving the moments of the childhood, seeing familiar faces, getting recognized by someone you don’t even know but they knowing you somehow, curbing your intense desire to smoke as you never know who …

Once, on a trek in the Himalayas

It is 5 a.m in the morning and forcing oneself to come out of the sleeping bag at this time is always THE most difficult thing to do in an early morning trek.  It was freezing outside with less than -5 degrees and everyone had to use the torch light to ensure they are putting …