She walked down the road, acutely aware that the men were following her. The black dress billowed in the night air, as she stepped nimbly over the cracks in the sidewalk. 10 feet behind, the men kept a steady pace, reeking of fried onions and cheap liquor. Ugh! Alcohol. In …
Dear Priyanka Reddy (and countless others like you), When I was a little girl, I saw the world in black and white. Good vs. Bad, Rich vs. poor. Hungry vs. Sated. I loved dotting my ‘i’s and crossing my ‘t’s and I got much comfort from knowing that evil never …
Two dark stories, I wrote recently, are going to be published as part of a MicroFiction Anthology series, by Black Hare Press. One of them is apocalypse themed, and the other is a love story with a twist. I’m beyond grateful. A lot of work goes into writing these tales, …
{ Disclaimer: This post might be a little wordy, and I apologize if I come across as a drama queen (I can be one, though 😜). I wrote this piece for a parenting website recently, and thought of sharing it here too. Again, it might be a long post, but this …
My darling child, You are one person, yet you’re so much more than that. You change and grow every single day, so what works now will not work tomorrow. The best I can do now is to write a letter. A letter not just to your present self, but to …
Hey there, stranger, you made it! And you bought coffee? Well, come on in then! I’m new to WordPress and I’m already excited by all the options it has to offer. With a little practice, I’m hoping to infuse this space with more coziness and warmth – perfect companions for …
“Big black eyes and tiny nose, I love you down to your toes.” I hummed my daughter’s favourite rhyme while waiting at the Clinic. Nirav had finished his appointment and Anne, his therapist came out the swinging doors. “He’s doing so well, Pavi! Did y-” “Anne, I’m worried!”
In a curious case of reverse gender inequality, often new moms wonder this: Why is it considered acceptable to say “we want a baby girl”, or even “gender doesn’t matter”. If one wants a baby boy, is it still taboo to express that? Before I speak any further, I’m putting out …
The world is full of magic, if you know where to look. September 2019.It was a lovely day at the park. The sun was trickling down the sky, as we walked across the lush grass. I eyed a nice spot by the water fountains and Nirav ambled in his merry …
Do you feel like day-old poop sometimes? Like, you’re not good enough and the whole world can see it? Know this – no matter how much you suck at everything, there’s always a silver lining! Always. Read on and you’ll understand. This is an old post, but hey, it always …
