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Resolutions are for my kids too (Short Story)

Posted on 19th January 201919th January 2019 by Maya Bhat

“I am so happy that 2019 started on a good note. We will now live together for the rest of our life without any responsibilities.” Shaila smiled. “Anupam, for your kind information, this is only your retirement. I am still working.” “Oh yes, I totally forgot about your Orphanage work. How are things going there?”…

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When time doesn’t fly (Short Story)

Posted on 2nd December 20182nd December 2018 by Maya Bhat

Sharath’s eyes were searching for Amritha all over the classroom. The place where she usually sat was empty. But he was very sure that she would come. After all it was her birthday and she never missed college on her birthday. Soon the lectures began. Professor Ajay continued with his previous day’s pending notes and…

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A ray of hope (Short story)

Posted on 29th June 20182nd July 2019 by Maya Bhat

“I am done with my life Ananth. I don’t feel any purpose to live in this world. Nobody needs me. And I know it’s all my fault.” She finally opened up her mind. Ananth let out a sigh of relief. Being a counselor, this was the first case where it took him months to get…

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Wrong Number (Flash fiction)

Posted on 28th June 201829th June 2018 by Maya Bhat

“Hello,” said the voice on the phone. “My name is Sagarika Prajapathi. I know you never expected a call from me, as famous as I am, but I’ve been given your name as someone who can help me get an appointment with the Minister.” It did not take him much time to recognize her voice….

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Ten Years Later (Short Story)

Posted on 20th May 201813th June 2019 by Maya Bhat

“Ten years !! You made me wait for ten years Prabha…” She smiled. “It was not easy for me either Anand. I missed you.” Meanwhile they heard some noise outside the room. “We should leave now Prabha. Let us start a new journey before someone enters the room.” “I wish to see Anirudh before we…

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A Silent Date (Short Story)

Posted on 13th May 201817th June 2018 by Maya Bhat

I was waiting for my friend in a cafe. She was stuck somewhere in the traffic. So I ordered a cold coffee to kill time. A young couple sitting at the table next to me caught my attention while I was sipping my coffee. It seemed like they were on their first date. They were…

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The foul smell (Short story)

Posted on 6th January 201819th January 2018 by Maya Bhat

“Amma, don’t you think something is smelling in the whole house?” I asked my mother-in-law. Since I am very sensitive to smells, I doubted if it is any silly thing I am making an issue of. So I wanted to confirm. And she was like, “I think it is smelling from last night.” (Seriously!!!!!) After…

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Come, let me kill you (Capsule story)

Posted on 6th January 201810th August 2018 by Maya Bhat

“Minimum one death a day is happening due to blue whale challenge. It is horrible. I hope this stop soon.” Sighed Fahad. Rahmath agreed to him. “Parents are very careless now a days. They should spend time with their children. But whom to blame, everyone are busy now-a days. Afterall gadgets cannot take over the…

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Fear of death (Short story)

Posted on 6th January 201819th June 2018 by Maya Bhat

Finally he decided to end his life. He felt no reason to live in this world where nobody understood his feelings. His body was shivering as he walked up the last stairs of that building. He was totally lost in his emotions that he even forgot about the lift and climbed each stairs from the…

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A surprise visit to home ? (short story)

Posted on 6th January 201819th January 2018 by Maya Bhat

He felt very refreshed as he saw his village from the back seat of the moving jeep. Nothing has changed. Same streets, same shops, same temple, same masjid and the same orthodox people. But those were the reasons for him to fall in love with his village again and again. Though he enjoyed city life,…

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