Category: Blog Stories
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Not My Fault
I was a young girl, just 15 years old,This incident turned me shy and cold. He came and groped my breasts,I stood there stunned, hiding my chest. He ran, turned, looked at me grinning,I felt like a mess, my head is spinning. I went home and informed about this,I was told to keep quiet and…
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Just a “Mother”
Mothers are often tagged as stay-at-home or working and that for me is like the casteism of mommies; where each group is trying to justify why they are being so. But let me tell you all, don’t try to rationalize because you are ‘Just a “Mother”’. When I was pregnant and working, I was told…
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Winner Winner, Fishy Dinner!
Four friends were on a camping trip near a lake. They walked deep inside the forest with the help of a paper map. Thanks to the weak network, Google maps did not work. “I had asked you to download the offline maps.” Nayana was agitated. She was a perfectionist but this time she was forced…
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One Night on the Moon
‘Finally, here I am! How I wish my best friend would have been with me, too. Anyway, let’s take a Moon landing selfie, but the lighting is so dim. Never mind, I will update the brightness later. I know the perfect filter to fix it.’ Click! Click! Click! I captured some pictures of the landing…
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Melee In My Mind
From Monday to Friday, this is the most hated thing,7’o clock in the morning, my alarm never fails to ring. The toughest part of the day, I don’t want to, yet push myself.I sigh, glancing at the to be read books on my lovely bookshelf. The only silver lining, T.G.I.F., can stay up late, party…
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Positivity is the Key
One day, a friend and I were discussing optimism v/s pessimism. We concluded with a one-liner that an optimist is open to opportunities, while a pessimist always ponders over the past. When we think about a past episode, we imagine and build a plot in our minds and then recreate it scene by scene but…
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Happy Diwali
Light diyas,Eliminate the darkness inside our hearts. Distribute sweets,Wipe out the bitterness in any relationship. Open new accounts,Get over bad deals and gear up for the fresh. Recite holy chants,Meditate and calm the stressed mind. Today pray for all.Spread joy, gleam up the world. Wish you have a healthy, safe and content life,Happy and prosperous…
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The Best Halloween Lantern
“Hello, my pumpkin. How was your day?” I hugged her but she pushed me off. “Jack, don’t you dare pumpkin me?” She was splenetic than ever. “What happened, Honey Bun?” I asked terrified to see her angry red eyes. “You forgot. Do you remember what day it is?” Her usual quizzical behavior is aggravating but…
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Lost in Woods
“Get Lost in Woods” Josh announced. “Weird name,” Amy said ludicrously. “And their tag line is – ‘Will take your breath away’” Josh chuckled looking at his laptop. Amy burst out in laughter. “Feels more like a horror house than a resort.” “Let’s find out!” Josh exclaimed with excitement. Amy and Josh were planning a…
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Holiday Aftermath
Tan lines on my back, What do they say?Yoo-hoo! I am having a rocking holiday. A hot water bath after a nice swimming session.Ouch! What is this burning sensation? Frantically I search for some soothing liniment,Only to find the sunscreen mocking at my predicament. It simpered, ‘Forgot me again, I am an important thing,You deserve…
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