Ganpath hated his master. As an Indian, he was programmed to hate the goras. They did come into his country … More
Tag: #AtoZChallenge
Lavsat -the wicked widow of lore
The mud road was slushy owing to the heavy downpour of the afternoon. The bullock cart’s wooden wheels kept getting … More
Kutti Chathan – the prankster
My father was an honest man. He was a goldsmith, but an unsuccessful one. Despite possessing the skills to make … More
Ichadhari Naagin, the shape-shifting cobra
Are you a writer? Here’s a great opportunity to get published. The Hive is inviting submissions for their next anthology. … More
Hadal the female goblin
Are you a writer? Here’s a great opportunity to get published. The Hive is inviting submissions for their next anthology. … More
Ghoda Paak – the Assamese Centaur
Rain poured like a thousand watery whips lashing on his skin. Yet the rider didn’t stop. He urged his horse … More
Fish Loving Mechhobhoot
‘Shona! Come inside and have your dinner. The food is getting cold.’ Eight-year-old Shona heard her mother calling out from … More
Evil Eyes aka Buri Nazar (Drishti)
When I was a kid, my mom used to apply the most hideous makeup possible on my face. First, she’d … More
Daayan – the fiendish female spirit
The hunter watched as the couple lay down exhausted after their lovemaking. The girl’s lustrous black hair was spread on … More
Chir Batti – the ghost lights
The great salty landscape of the Rann of Kutch stretched like a huge white canvas under the stars. Talhah pedalled … More
Brahmarakshasa – part scholar, part demon
The fierce afternoon sun scorched the parched earth, leaving cracks and dead plants in its wake. The couple labored along … More
Z is also for ZigZag (Malolan Chronicles #5.2) – #AtoZ2018
8:30 AM (18 hours to go) Singapore Casey Teo was agitated. The doctors were running a plethora of tests on … More
Z is for Zugzwang (Malolan Chronicles #5.1) – #AtoZ2018
Please read Part1, Part2, Part3 and Part4 before reading any further September 3, 1972 USP Atlanta ‘Oh, Delgatto! Dr. Gottleib’s … More
Y is for stories of Yesterday (Malolan Chronicles #4) – #AtoZ2018
Please read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 April 6, 1972 USP Atlanta, Georgia, USA The thin, frail inmate … More
X is for Project Xenia(Malolan Chronicles #3) – #AtoZ2018
Please read Part 1 and Part 2 September 2, 2017 10:30 PM The case was out of Malolan’s hands within … More
W is for the Witch (Malolan Chronicles #2) – #AtoZ2018
Read Part 1 here September 1, 2017 Malolan pored over the huge mound of paperwork that lay scattered on his … More
V is for the Video (Malolan Chronicles #1) – #AtoZ2018
June 26, 1973 Koshy Varghese yawned and stretched. His mind was feeling numb after watching three movies back to back. … More
U is for The Ultra – #AtoZ2018
Alessandro sliced the onions and tossed them into the pan to sauté them. He skilfully chopped the cooked sausages and … More
T is for The Troubles of Time Travel – #AtoZ2018
‘Tell me about time travel,’ Martin sipped his cognac. ‘What do you want to know?’ Lyndon placed his brandy balloon … More
S is for Surprise – #AtoZ2018
‘Psst, Leo. Did you hear? Mona is coming back for good,’ Nosy little Betty sidled up to Leonardo, carefully sidestepping … More
R is for Repairing Cushions – #AtoZ2018
‘Dad! What is repair cushions?’ Sharath’s six year old son Mihir had a puzzled look on his face. ‘What cushions?’ … More
Q is for Que Sera Sera – #AtoZ2018
Ana Maria looked forlornly into the Calle 8 that was bustling with activity. There were always people coming in and … More
P is for Perfection – #AtoZ2018
Sayan Bhattacharya frowned. He had a queasy feeling inside. Whether it was because of the eight cups of cha he’d … More
O is for Once More – #AtoZ2018
I trudge along the muddy path carrying my beloved’s corpse. The inky starless sky reflects my mind perfectly. There’s a … More
N is for Night Ghoul – #AtoZ2018
It was just after midnight. He stood atop the tallest skyscraper in the city – his usual spot and a … More
M is for Mariposa – #AtoZ2018
‘My marriage is over, you piece of shit!’ Sarika flung the expensive Waterord crystal ashtray towards Alex. ‘And you are … More
L is for Lonely – #AtoZ2018
‘This is Major Tom calling Houston. Come in Houston! Are you there Houston?’ Nothing but stony silence greeted him. Tom … More
K is for Komberi Mookan – #AtoZ2018
‘Alright children, we are going to learn multiplication tables today,’ Lakshmi closed her book and turned towards her class, ‘If … More
J is for Journey – #AtoZ2018
The birds started chirping, announcing the impending arrival of dawn. Raghu walked along the lush green fields, shivering pleasantly in … More
I is for Innocence – #AtoZ2018
Park Joo-Won closed the book he was reading and smiled wanly at his sister Park Ji-Woo. His eyes were half-closed … More
H is for Help – #AtoZ2018
‘Hello!’ ‘Suicide Helpline, this is Mike. How can I help you?’ ‘You cannot help me, Mike!’ ‘Ma’am, please tell me … More
F is for Finish – #AtoZ2018
‘As both the accused are under eighteen years of age, this court is bound by the Juvenile Justice Act of … More
