A short piece with a small twist in the tale!!
Short Stories
Domino
“Women were his pawns .. almost always” “INDIRA,” he called me. He looked at me as if I were a person instead of just a piece of furniture. It is always Indu baby or Indu sweetie at home. They don’t realize how one can grow and grow inside all by oneself and never show it. Sometimes, … Continue reading Domino
A Time for Hunger
A poignant, meaningful short tale!
Father Always Plays Santa Claus
“Are you sure he will, Mummy?" asked Janie, her big, blue eyes gazing earnestly at Brenda "Santa Claus won't forget to bring my panda, will he? Suppose he gets the presents mixed up? He might bring me a teddy bear instead," she said doubtfully. "Of course not; dear, "Brenda replied in a soothing voice."I am … Continue reading Father Always Plays Santa Claus
A Ghost is Born
My house is by the foot of the Welsh mountains. It is a lovely old mansion, I grant you; twelve bedrooms, huge carved doors and a fireplace large enough to roast an ox in. I do like pottering about the place on my own and I value my privacy. After all, we ghosts have never … Continue reading A Ghost is Born
Stories by Sujatha 