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Raj inherited a humongous fortune from his grandmother, which included a mystery box kept in their family home for years and years. As per the family tradition, the eldest son was entrusted in protecting the box, yet no one knew what it beheld and wasn't opened ever. Years after years, the box traveled through the …

Happy New Year

Sometimes, at the moment when you feel everything is going south, the universe lifts you up with its gifts. The point is to be patient and believe that whatever happens, all are destined to fall into place. That hope alone leads you to happiness. Tackle the bad days with the hope of the coming good …

The other end – part 1

Arya was lost in thoughts as she walked down the road lined with bougainvillea trees on both sides. Her loose unkempt hair and her shawl danced in the wind, yet she didn't mind. She kept walking. Her husband insisted on coming with her, but she preferred him to stay at home with the baby. This …

Birthdays

I had the best birthday of my life this year, 2 days ago. It's been almost 10 long years since I have celebrated my birthday with my parents. Studies, work etc were the villains who came between us on the day. This time I was blessed with their presence and I am eternally grateful to …

She

He woke up with a start. Somewhere outside, the dogs were howling. It pierced through the cold blanket of eerie silence, that wrapped the town. He checked his watch, which showed 3.50 am. He had dozed off on the couch. She never liked it, he thought. A warmth of love enveloped him at the thought …

Mess

My bed hasn't been made for days. I am out of clean clothes. My hair cries for a wash. My furniture and books are dusty. My fridge is empty. This is me, all messy and chaotic. Sometimes, I just love to remove that sophisticated mask from my life, and really be myself.. As long as …

Courage

Have you ever motivated anyone? I don't usually give life lessons or insights to anyone. On the advice front, I am more of a taker than a giver. And that makes sense considering how messy I can be. I am in constant need of someone to motivate me, so that I can lift my body …

Reading the readings

Most people who know me well, also knows about my addiction to horoscopes. I love reading horoscopes. That's the first thing I do every morning, it sits next to coffee in my mental shelf. The daily horoscope on the online newspaper would be so concise and short, just few words describing how your day would …

The haunted hostel

It was the first hostel in my life. After completing schooling, I moved to another town for my graduation, which meant I could no longer stay at home and should shift to a hostel. The most significant aspects of my life, the most cherished memories are all rooted in that time. I met my best …

Night routine

Part 1 The kitchen is cleaned (ahem ahem). The doors are closed and locked. Final sweep through the rooms. All clear. Time to switch off the lights. RUN. Entered bedroom safely. (Sigh) Shit.. Forgot the water bottle. Ignore the parched lips getting shut, the thirst gripping my throat with its claws, choking the life out …