Escape

“Keep an eye on the boat,” said inspector Raghav. “But Sir, I think they will use roadway,” said Arjun “Roadway is too risky, difficult to escape, the waterway is easier. He is a trained underwater diver” there was scorn in Raghav’s voice. “How do you know he is trained?” “I do my homework” “But Sandra …

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Curse of the Spider

Judith was busy in the kitchen when she felt a strange silence in the house. She went looking for Roger however he was nowhere in the house. He had not left the house nor even jumped out of the window. The window was locked from inside. Judith saw, abruptly a huge spider’s web had come …

The Masterpiece (Guest Post)

As part of my blog's first anniversary I am hosting a 'blog party'. Today my guest is Varad. He blogs at Loose end of the red thread (L.E.R.T). He is a 35 year old businessman, husband to a beautiful wife and father to two awesome boys. He used to play cricket at the district leagues …

Wedding Venue

“How many times have I told you not to bring me to your friend Soumitra’s exhibitions? I don’t understand a thing about modern art” Trina said angrily. “Neither do I” Himu chuckled. “Why did we come then?” her voice still angry “I have an idea to convert this to our wedding venue. There are tables, …

Pablo and the Wheel Machine

Trina was frantically searching Pablo. He was nowhere in the house. Suddenly, she thought of checking the attic. Pablo had always shown interest in the abandoned attic where Trina’s ‘quintessential mad scientist’ uncle used to keep inventing weird things. In the attic, Trina found Pablo sitting in front of the old wheel machine that Trina’s …

The Blind Knitter

“Who knits these caps?” asked Trina. “My mom” The boy replied. “How many she knits in a day?” “3-4” “How many do you sell?” “Depends. On good days 5, on bad days nil” “What else do you do for a living?” Trina was finding it difficult to understand how they survive with such limited income. …

Who Invented Fidget Spinner?

“Ma, do you know who invented the fidget spinner?” Pablo asked inquisitively, while standing next to Trina in the kitchen. It was early in the morning. Trina was hurriedly working in the kitchen. Pablo had Christmas party in school and the teacher had asked him to bring 12 coin pizzas. Despite being a lousy cook …

Mr. Problem Solver

“Mom, I need a globe tomorrow for my geography project” Pablo said nonchalantly. Trina jumped out of the bed in panic and almost screamed “What do you mean? It is 11.30 pm. All the shops are shut and your school bus comes at 6.30 am. Where will I get a globe now?” “Idiot, couldn’t you …

Her Fall, His Winter

‘What are you doing?’ asked Nora ‘Looking at the icicles on a tree outside my house’ replied Adrian ‘Wow!! Is it cold there?’ ‘Yes, but inside my house it is warm. What are you doing?’ ‘I am also looking at the tree outside my house. It is full of red, orange and yellow leaves.’ ‘Oh! …