The three of us met each other outside the society gate. I was dressed in a pink skirt and a simple white top with sneakers. Anjali was wearing jeans, a light sweater and bright red lipstick. “Hi..where’s Parul?”, Anjali asked, as she saw me approach her. I was right on time. It was 7 pm.Continue reading “Girl’s Night Out – A Cinderella Story”
Category Archives: Writing Projects
Blessed Be The Mystery Of Love
Oh, to see without my eyesThe first time that you kissed meBoundless by the time I criedI built your walls around meWhite noise, what an awful soundFumbling by Rogue RiverFeel my feet above the groundHand of God, deliver meOh, oh woe-oh-woah is meThe first time that you touched meOh, will wonders ever cease?Blessed be theContinue reading “Blessed Be The Mystery Of Love”
Will you support my writing?
As many of you will know, I aspire to be a published writer one day. I do count my blogs as published writing too, but I’ve also been submitting short stories on Reedsy at least once a week and would love for you to have a read and leave me some feedback or comments ifContinue reading “Will you support my writing?”
Stay At Home Series – Episode 9 : Nirvana has been attained
Nirvana (Noun) : Defined as a state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self and the subject is released from the effects of karma..etc etc. Oxford Languages We will, for the sake of this post, ignore the complete definition of Nirvana as stated by Oxford on Google (that sounds quite strangeContinue reading “Stay At Home Series – Episode 9 : Nirvana has been attained”
Stay At Home Series – Episode 8: When the Gods went on a vacation
My daughter finished her online class, which actually means I finished her online class, since four year olds have the attention span of a Dory fish. Then she looked at me with an exasperated expression and said, “When will this Corona virus end??“ “I don’t know sweetheart..but I’m sure it will be soon“, I assuredContinue reading “Stay At Home Series – Episode 8: When the Gods went on a vacation”
Rotis are round and Parathas are triangular
It all started when my cousin sister and I were making rotis/chapatis/Indian bread in the kitchen, as was the norm these days. No wait, it actually started on the night when my sister was trying her best to turn the round blob of play dough, oh sorry, I meant wheat dough, into triangular shapes, becauseContinue reading “Rotis are round and Parathas are triangular”
Stay at Home Series – Episode 7 : Conversations with Family
Let me give you a little background first. Us Indians usually have big families. Earlier, not pre-covid times, but many years back, all of the family members used to live together. We called this joint family. Yes, completely useless for concepts like peace of mind and personal space and privacy, but super great for receivingContinue reading “Stay at Home Series – Episode 7 : Conversations with Family”
Stay at Home Series – Episode 6 : Five Fashion Concepts/Designs
I was watching this episode on ‘Fast Fashion’ by Hasan Minhaj from his super entertaining show – The Patriot Act on Netflix, when this idea hit me! I’m not into clothes (no I don’t walk around naked, you pervert :P). I just mean, shopping for clothes has never been a priority. If I could manage,Continue reading “Stay at Home Series – Episode 6 : Five Fashion Concepts/Designs”
Celebrating StoryFest 2020 at StoryADay
Calling all readers and writers! Story a day will be hosting StoryFest 2020 this weekend, June 27-28. Short stories from a variety of genres by different writers – some experienced, some amateur, will be available to read for free during this period 🙂 If you’re interested in reading some short stories for free, do headContinue reading “Celebrating StoryFest 2020 at StoryADay”
The Curse of the Purple Witch – A short story
Once upon a time in the kingdom of Colours, the little Prince was cursed by the Purple witch. The Purple witch kept to herself, and had a quick temper. Her crayons were her only friends and her paintings were her playground. But one day when the little Prince chanced upon her precious drawings, he thoughtContinue reading “The Curse of the Purple Witch – A short story”
Starry Eyed Enigma 