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Short Stories

Short Story

A Jasmine Trail

This piece was published in the art and lit e-mag The Chakkar in November, 2023. Simran averted her eyes from the single line staring back…
Short Story

Song of the River

This short story was published on Story Sanctum, a Chicago-based publishing house, in March, 2025.   Which is the more difficult thing to do –…
Short Story

Amor Fati – a story of new beginnings

Kumud stashed away the clean, folded clothes in the modest steel almirah. She arranged her pillows and the duvet on the single cot exactly the…
Short Story
The Colour of Hunger
Short Story
The Forests Whisper a Secret
Co-authored Anthology
The Girl in the Red Dress
Short Story
When the Woods Wailed
Short Story
A Universe Less Equal
Short Story
A Summer Sonata

Poetry

Poetry

A Palette of Pride

#coloursofpride   #Poattic23  #ArtoonsInnPoetryParlour (June, 2023) Orange, Green and Yellow, the holy shades of faith Thrust upon my rebel self, nearly stifling it to death. "She's…
Poetry

A Little More in Love

This poem was a part of the Valentine's series published on ArtoonsInn Poetry Parlour in February, 2024.   We made fancy wishes on the downy…
Poetry

Soul Craft – October Poetry Contest

Prompt: This Dusshehra, what would you like to rid your life of? My entry was adjudged a winner.   As the curtains descend on the…
Poetry
I Drank with the Moon
Poetry
An Amaranthine Alliance
Poetry
I Am
Poetry
Echoes of Winter
Poetry
Chasing the Rainbow
Poetry
The Legacy of Longing

Flash Fiction

Flash Fiction

The Permanence of Change

Shagun was peering at her face in the large, oval, mirror in her room. A deep furrow lined her glabella. She clearly did not like…
Flash Fiction

A Sticky Ride

The crowded bus trundled along, teeming with fatigued, home-bound passengers. A young lady shuffled uneasily, supporting herself with a walking stick. She looked clearly piqued…
Flash Fiction

Of Pearly Pinks and Glorious Gold

Paritosh rested against the grille of his balcony, holding his prized DSLR camera - a gift from Ronit - as the captivating Garhwal Himalayas loomed…
Flash Fiction
A Rendezvous by the Sea
Co-authored Anthology
Neighbourly Tales
Flash Fiction
The Chase
Flash Fiction
A Match Sui Generis
Flash Fiction
To Be Or Not To Be
Flash Fiction
A Lavender Trail

Book Reviews

Book Review

Stars from the Borderless Sea

Book: Stars from the Borderless Sea Author: Dr Shalini Mullick Genre: Romance Publisher: Readomania It’s the soul-stirring title and the haunting cover image that act…
Book Review

Book Review – The Labyrinth of Silence

Book – The Labyrinth of Silence Author – Dr Aparna Salvi Nagda Publisher – Vishwakarma Publications Length – 205 pages (all included) Genre – Social…
Book Review

Myriad of Dreams by Nisha Tandon

When one’s deep-seated emotions skim to the surface and find a voice, the result is a soul-stirring anthology of poems called Myriad of Dreams! Myriad…
Book Review
Book Review – A Quantum Healing System by Lakshmi Ajoy
Book Review
The Mussoorie Murders – Book Review
Book Review
Saudade by Debarati Sen – Book Review
Book Review
Book Review – MAYDAY! by Beetashok Chatterjee
Book Review
Kausalya, Queen of Hearts – Book Review
Book Review
The People Tree by Beetashok Chatterjee

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