[To receive updates, go to Menu on the top right and click on “Follow Blog”]. Welcome! To the fictional land of Kumkum Bhagya – one inspired by Jane Austen’s Sense … Continue reading Welcome!
Raabta – Chapter 2
Bulbul spied her Dadi and sister at the end of the hospital corridor and walked faster, leaving Suresh to trail after her. She hadn’t been able to come to the … Continue reading Raabta – Chapter 2
Raabta – Chapter 1
She stood at the window, staring at the building right across. Her home. Her haven. The place she had always known as a busy hive of activity, laughter, tears, drama. … Continue reading Raabta – Chapter 1
Raabta – Prologue
At the brief knock, she sat up straighter, before pulling the thin shawl around her shoulders. “Come in.” The door opened slowly, as if afraid of disturbing her. The man … Continue reading Raabta – Prologue
Forever Second – a Flash Fiction
So this is what fallen angels looked like. Tortured, face twisted in guilt. Shaken. And eyes that hide. Pragya turned away from the door, her hands clenched into fists at … Continue reading Forever Second – a Flash Fiction
OS Contest Winner: Mr. and Mrs. Chashmish
Abhi threw the papers across the bed. “Read them to me.” Pragya rolled her eyes. “And what do you say?” He scowled at her; then he folded his hands under … Continue reading OS Contest Winner: Mr. and Mrs. Chashmish
Bnb: Chapter 4 – Oasis
She stroked his ravaged cheek and pulled him closer. As their lips met, she wrapped her arms around his neck, pushing his head down onto hers. Their mouths mated, tongues … Continue reading Bnb: Chapter 4 – Oasis
BnB: Chapter 3 – Chasing Shadows
Pragya stood in the wings, trying surreptitiously to wipe her clammy hands. This was IT. And he was out there, all on his own. They had practiced of course, long … Continue reading BnB: Chapter 3 – Chasing Shadows
BnB: Chapter 2B: The Confrontation
Pragya jotted down some of the key points she had thought of. She really couldn’t do much without Abhishek’s agreement, but… She looked at him speculatively. They both sat in … Continue reading BnB: Chapter 2B: The Confrontation
BnB: Chapter 2 A: Interlude
Pragya sat on the floor, her arms clasped around her legs, her chin resting on her knees. How long had she sat here? Five minutes? Ten? She had lost track… … Continue reading BnB: Chapter 2 A: Interlude
BnB: Chapter 1 – The Meeting
Pragya did not notice the changing landscape as she drove her little yellow Beetle. The blazing fall colors, the red and yellow leaves that attracted tourists from all over the … Continue reading BnB: Chapter 1 – The Meeting
