Jazz in the time of Blitzkrieg
Although the shrieking scream of the V2 rocket was receding, Billy was left trembling, in the drafty hollow apartment. He felt, more than heard, the low thud of the missile hitting the ground, if...
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The Boy In the Library
There is something romantic about the Central Library. The world is always quiet in there. The perfect tranquillity of life and the odour of knowledge and emotions resting calmly between the crispy pages. The...
The Grey Suit
Marcus was bending over the table which was covered with photographs from the crime scenes, forensic reports, press cuttings and a bundle of files. His shoulders were aching and his spine felt like it...
The Gift
He awoke with a start. Being thrown back to reality gave him a viceral jolt . His bleary eyes focused on a beardless face. It was Gullu, shaking him by the shoulder. “Imam Saab...
End Time!
“You! You! How could you be so cruel?” Cybele, the goddess, enters the darkroom and yell with pain in her eyes.Zeus, the greek God, take a sip from his mild drink. Then, he turn...
An untold story!
It’s 06 in the morning. The rising sun is painting the dark sky with bright colours. Birds are chirping and enjoying the cool breeze. It is the kind of morning that makes your soul...
Perpetuity
Zain rounded the corner into an alley and kept walking further into the shadows. The door at the back stood ajar. Gently tucking the packs he was holding under his arm, he pulled the...
Joie de Vivre
Grace was sitting at Café de Flore wearing a Marilyn Monroe shirt, reading Colette. The red upholstered benches, mahogany, mirrors, and marble walls, she adored the place. “Bonjour ma belle”, a cute waiter served...
Perfect
She looked at her reflection in the mirror and smiled. Over the years, she had been on multiple dates but nothing ever worked. She often questioned herself as to why it didn’t work with...
Liberation
Fumbling with the keys for a good ten minutes, he finally managed to unlock that old, creaky door and made a mental note to get that rusty lock changed first thing in the morning....
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