The bell rang. Ravi was punctual, as always. Sheena opened the door, singing, “Happy birthday, stranger!” Without wasting a second, he took her in his arms. “umm…not so fast”, she slipped out of his arms. “A surprise is waiting for you.” “Argh! not again” He uttered as she slipped a piece of paper in his hand. It read- “I see you look little queasy. clue … Continue reading The Treasure Hunt
Five years old Trisha packs her big red bag. Humming a nursery rhyme, she keeps her treasures in the bag. In goes the seashells which she colored the previous day. Next, is her fluffy pillow’s turn, without which she never goes anywhere. Finally, she takes out a broken watch from the bag and takes it in her tiny palm. She recalls the morning conversation with … Continue reading The Broken Watch
Warning: This story has a paranormal plot. Reader’s discretion is advised. Author’s note: This is the second part of the story. You can read the part 1 here. She realized that the disembodied voice had become her voice. Her voice was little crocky, but now it has become mellifluous. Yet, she hated it. She didn’t want to hum a song or say a word, for that matter. … Continue reading The Voice- 2
Warning: This story has a paranormal plot. Reader’s discretion is advised. She heard the disembodied voice calling her name. The question resurfaced Am I going insane? The Sound of heavy breathing resonated amidst silence. A sigh escaped her lips and an echo returned with a distinctly familiar fragrance. The fragrance which she has breathed before- When? Where? She couldn’t recall. The pain in the voice … Continue reading The Voice
One gloomy night, she sees an image outside the window. The Image looks scary to her. Startled, she covers her mouth and hides in a corner. She doesn’t have the courage to look again. On the other end of the dusty pane, an equally terrified soul sits silently. (c) 2018 Priya U Bajpai I am taking my Alexa rank to the next level with Blogchatter. Picture: … Continue reading Fear
Please play the music before you start reading the story. The moon enveloped the sky with its light and cast a spotlight through the window into the house. The couple swayed to the music under the natural spotlight. Immersed in each other’s arms, they were oblivious to the world. The song played softly in the background. Inhaling her intoxicating breaths, Ravi whispered “Happy anniversary, my love!” … Continue reading Come away with me…
As I enter the forest, nature’s symphony welcomes me- echoes of the creaking sound of crickets, the susurration of breeze, and the rustling of twigs and leaves. This is where I come whenever I feel lonely. Half an hour walk into the woods leads me to the crystalline lake. My mother used to take me to this lake. The placid and tranquil water helps me calm … Continue reading By The Placid Lake
“Don’t touch it, Kira. There lies a portal beyond the mirror… a realm to another world”. The clairvoyant whispered in my ears. Despite the warning, I held the mirror in my trembling hands. All I saw was a pale reflection questioning my existence. “What do you really see- a victim or a culprit”, it urged me to answer honestly. I peered closely… the mirror reflected … Continue reading Reflection
Sia counts the lamps on the water & the stars in the dark sky. She wishes upon a buoyant lamp and a shooting star. She remembers- once she wrote a poem, ‘Hope & Expectations’, on a lamp. She set the loaded lamp in the placid water. Soon the heavy lamp sunk, along with it sunk her hope. Today she writes just one word – ‘belief’. … Continue reading Hope & Belief
The unfinished glass of liquor, an ashtray full of butts- had a story to tell. The knife and the anonymous body next to him had a story to tell too… He knew that amidst the blood, ash, and dust lay the evidence that could absolve him or mark him guilty. There were millions waiting behind the bars for their turns to tell their stories… he … Continue reading Ash and Dust
