writing fiction
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Days that didn’t end!
The coming days passed like a jiffy. Sneha was not aware of day or the night. She didn’t know who came in and who left. All she heard was the voice in her head, and those sounds of wailing. What she hated were those smiles which everyone would hide once she passed. She didn’t shed… Continue reading
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An Accident
Nisha was pacing her room. She had not changed her work attire and her face looked terse. Usually by the time sudheer came, she would usually have soaked herself in shower and would change in her comfy pyjamas. Fragrance of her perfume mixed with gastronomic delights would usually greet him as he unlatched the door.… Continue reading
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That morning !
“One more kiss” she lazily peeped from her blankets. Sam was already completely dressed up, dressed to conquer the world. Sneha was laid back, lazy some might say. She was content with her life and didn’t have great ambitions professionally. There was a time when she was still a student, she had big dreams. As… Continue reading
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Kanjak Puja (Kanya Puja)
The kitchen had been cleaned night before. Next morning, food would be prepared for the “Goddess, Durga Ma” They had fasted all 8 days for the prosperity of the family. No onions, no garlic was touched in the 8 days. Anju had convinced her husband and son not to touch Alcohol and meat in these… Continue reading
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A love story long ago
It was the year she turned 14 and Simran had her first taste of love. The innocence of it still leaves her smiling. He was going to complete his high school and she was a year junior to him. The Cupid stuck them at a wrong time, or may be that was the best time.… Continue reading
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Young forever
Recap : A ,B ,C ,D ,E ,F ,G ,H ,I ,J ,K ,L ,M ,N ,O ,P ,Q ,R ,S ,T ,U ,V ,W ,X A year back I had been wailing in depression. I had lost all hope that I would be ever happy. Now when I looked back over the days gone by, I understood how a small change in my perspective had made my life beautiful and happy. Sometimes, the answers are all… Continue reading
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She was not Our Responsibility.
Recap: A, B, C, D, E, F, G,H, I , J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q I was not sure whether I wanted to tread that path. I had agreed to take the matter in my hands, because I wanted Akash to be away from her. More precisely, I wanted her away from my family. Morning, after Pihu left for school we had that conversation again. “Neha, think… Continue reading
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I Won’t Quit
Recap : A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M , N, O, PDear Neha, I went downhill yesterday again. I was worried about Sophie being back, but Akash telling me everything and asking me what to do was the little speck of light I needed. True to his word, he was waiting for my reply. He did not contact her, neither mailed her back, not… Continue reading
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P – The Past Revisited
Recap : A ,B, C, D,E, F, G ,H,I,J,K,L,M, N, O Dear Neha, Sophie is back. I do not know what to think or what to say? Akash has left the decision to me. I do not know much about her except the image I have formed in my mind. Akash just says she was a complicated girl. She was with him for fun.… Continue reading
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N for Nightmares
RECAP : A , B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M Dear Neha, It was easy to drown in negativity and blame everyone else for everything, but to stay positive was the biggest challenge. There were times, when pangs of pain would surround me and try to drown me again, but I had decided, I would not let myself drown now. Like any other… Continue reading
About Me.
I am a histopathologist based in UK. I find solace in my work, nature and books. My musings are my own personal beliefs.
The Vagabond 