There once lived a frog who was the king of his well. He ruled over a bunch of frogs and their families. The King Frog had many relatives living with him in the well. The kingdom thrived since all had good food and the well was nice and cool. But there was a problem. King […]

Anna: “So, did you find out?” Sophie: “No, not yet. But I am certain he’s having an affair.” Anna: “What do you intend to do?” Sophie: “Well, I’ll call Victor and Amelia for dinner and will observe how my husband behaves with her. Damn! That bitch! I am quite sure it is her.” Anna: “But […]

The darkened skies did not match the pristine white paths between the rows of wooden houses. The snow had come early this winter. It poured with a vengeance. The blizzard-like conditions had kept the residents of the small village at the foot of the hills near the sea, indoors for the large part of the […]

Life goes on. No matter what. While we immerse ourselves into the daily struggle of making ends meet, saving for college, marriage, house, children and back to saving for college again or for retirement and even funeral, we miss living life. But whatever we do, however hard we fight it with exercise or lotions or […]

I got off the school bus and ran home. My mom was in the kitchen just as I expected. I knew if I hung around talking she would start berating me with questions about school. And I didn’t feel like expostulating the intricacies of my life in 7th grade now. I ran up, got changed, […]

he train doors in the subway shut with the familiar noise and announcements as Heather tried to keep her handbag from coming in between the sliding doors. It was rush hour and people were packed in tight in the subway cars, each keen to get back home. Heather adjusted her bag again and saw that […]

Eva adjusted her tank top to make her boobs more visible. Her cleavage was enticing and deep. She looked down and was happy with how the twins stood. No man can ignore these. Her drunken mother had left her with two important things; a heap of debt and the genes for these beautiful natural pairs. […]

She heard the thud. It was midnight. She was not perturbed. She knew who it was. And she knew where she’ll find him in the morning. He would be comfortably sprawled in the hallway. No, she’s not going to get out of bed and go down. That was three years ago that she last did […]

The man sat silent, hunched and brooding. From afar he looked like an old man reminiscing about his glorious past, staring at the placid lake. The bugs that flew around did not distract him. He paid no attention to the waddling geese. At closer range, it was evident that he was around forty. He looked […]

She always waited for him near the door. She invariably knew when he would open the door and come in. Today, he looked extra tired as he opened the door to his house and entered tugging at his tie. She smiled as he kept his laptop bag near the bookcase and checked his mail. She […]

The furry feel. The warmth, the humidity, and the furry feel are an amazing combination. I cannot think of life without these. My life is blessed. I was not born here but this is where I Iove to live. I get my food – mind you, it’s plenty – on-site. I get the best to […]

They were known as Jack and Jill in the small sleepy town where the diner was the hot spot for all. Jack’s real name was Jared but he responded to people calling him Jack just to be in sync with Jill. They had been friends since their diaper days. They went to the same pre-school, […]

The coffee was no longer hot and steaming. It was dead. As dead and cold as Linda felt inside. She felt no emotions. No remorse. No sadness. Nothing. She sometimes wondered if she was alive. Didn’t people ‘feel’ if they are alive? She made no pretense of drinking the coffee in the café. It was […]

The dream was over. The vacations, the unending parties, and the best cuisines served by the best chefs; all have come to naught. It is as though the foot jammed on the brake of life so hard that instead of stopping, it goes into a spin. Jenna sat at the table with her head lowered […]

The chimes rang – a vacant shudder-some tone that could bring out the dead in the dead of the night. They waited for the old woman to come to the door. Dory nudged Ken to ring the bell again when after two eternal minutes, nobody opened the door. Ken smacked his lips and rang the […]

He had waited far too long for this. Five years was a long time for him. And this was his first time. Growing up in the ordinary suburbs of Denver, he never thought his life would one day lead him here. As he stood outside the huge gates and glanced back at the security and […]