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 …

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, …

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. …

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! …

Greed Begets Sin

The oldest theatre hall in the city caught fire. The firemen were trying to douse the fire. Alia could hear howling of trapped people. Her mom Sarita was ranting ‘This is sabotage. The hall was not making profit. They want to demolish it and build a new 5 star shopping Mall.’ Alia nonchalantly asked ‘how …

Hold My Hand

Pradeep stood awestruck gaping at the multi-storey. While growing up in a small village he never imagined that one day he would reach Chicago, America, the land of dreams. When he got the scholarship he couldn’t believe his luck and now standing here he wanted to pinch himself. He had taken a spoken English class …

Happy

The superstition for myna was: “One for sorrow, Two for joy, Three for a girl, Four for a boy, Five for silver, Six for gold, Seven for a secret, Never to be told. Eight for a wish, Nine for a kiss, Ten for a bird, You must not miss.” My brother deliberately held one mynah …