Chapter 1: The Masks We Wear Lily adjusted her smile in the bathroom mirror, the corners of her lips stretching just right. The façade of happiness, worn like a second skin, covered the scars etched deep within her. She glanced at her reflection, wondering if anyone could see beyond the carefully crafted mask. As the Continue reading
Short Stories
Good Wife – Imperfect Good Wife: A Tale of Authentic Choices
Harmony Hills was an idyllic town where tradition coexisted with modernity, where three remarkable women–Radha, Leela, and Sabina–lived together peacefully as protagonists in their own stories. Each woman carried with her unique background, education, and choices, which would define their narrative of existence. Radha of Mumbai University: Radha was the epitome of a homemaker: her Continue reading
Love Reimagined: From Ashes to Affection
Summary Mira and Shym’s union, forged through a matrimonial site, began with promise but soon unfolded into a turbulent journey. Shym, grappling with self-confidence issues, battled his internal demons daily, causing ripples in their marital bliss. His inclinations toward extra-marital affairs, undesirable friendships, and substance abuse further strained the relationship, leaving Mira yearning for the Continue reading
Shadows of Obsession
“Shadows of Obsession” is a riveting tale that explores the delicate balance between admiration and obsession, power and vulnerability, love and control. Set against the backdrop of a bustling city’s political landscape, the story delves into the charismatic politician Nitish Khanna’s rise to power and the unsuspecting Alisha Kapoor, who becomes entangled in the dark Continue reading
Endless Whispers of Love Across Lifetimes
This story is a futuristic tale, melding sci-fi marvels with past life regression. Drawing inspiration from “The One” my upcoming novel delves into a mesmerizing journey, where cutting-edge technology unveils profound mysteries across time’s tapestry. “Eternal Echoes of Love Across Time” unfolds as a mesmerizing tale of Sophie and David, whose souls are entwined across Continue reading
Farewell to the Door I Once Called Mine
Shefali’s journey begins with a dream of a better life, far from her small hometown of Bhubaneswar. She takes a bold step by moving to Pune, where she is filled with anticipation and excitement as she unpacks her belongings in her new apartment, B-202. Her mother, though concerned about her leaving everything behind, hopes that Continue reading
Where Do I Exist?
The short theme of the story: In the heart of a quaint small town, where stories are woven from simplicity and dreams take flight on a backdrop of modest aspirations, a young girl’s life unfolded. She was destined for something extraordinary, yet initially, her path seemed destined for despair. As she embarked on her first Continue reading
A True Story of a “Girl’s Life”
Once upon a time, in an orthodox Brahmin family, a girl was born. However, her arrival into the world was met with rejection from her grandfather, who refused to accept her due to her gender. Despite this setback, the girl’s parents showered her with love and affection, and she quickly became the cherished soul mate Continue reading
The Curse or Cure
Like everyone else, I also take my disease as a curse until I find the cure. Life with sorrow and emptiness is nothing but a crush that hunts you day and night without any noise.Curses are of many types :Our wealth is our biggest curse towards a happy lifeOur luxurious life is the biggest curse Continue reading
An Indian Wife
Who am I?Am I an Indian wife or a woman, or a human being? I have asked this question several times.What if I don’t do what seems right in the eyes of society? What if I run away from my misery – what Indian people usually call a woman’s destiny?I feel like bonded labor with Continue reading