by Yatindra Tawde | Mar 2, 2025 | Short Stories
He carried the child on his head in neck deep waters, towards safety. Many many eons ago, heavy rains lashed the town. The skies above thundered, the earth shook with the vibrations caused. Everything was still except for the blinding rain which poured in torrents and...
by Yatindra Tawde | Mar 2, 2025 | Short Stories
The two horse trainers approached the stables on a moonlit night. There was a leap in their step, excitement writ large on their faces. They pushed open the swinging door and almost rushed to the far end of the pitch black innards, when Ajay turned back and switched...
by Yatindra Tawde | Mar 2, 2025 | Short Stories
Bhumi stood before the crowded hall, her eyes burning with defiance. The cross questioning had gone on for long but she refused to budge. It was as if the whole league had gone against her desparate action plan. Finally Kamalodbhava got up from his throne, fuming in...
by Yatindra Tawde | Mar 2, 2025 | Short Stories
Sudhir Pal suppressed the urge to relieve himself as he rushed towards the baggage conveyor belt to get his luggage. After a wait of ten minutes, he espied his suitcase on the belt and picked it as it came in reach. In the meantime, his urge turned into agony and he...
by Yatindra Tawde | Mar 2, 2025 | Short Stories
The clock struck twelve. The repeated hammering of the ancient gong dislogded timid Tony from his hiding place in the clock and in his hurry, he fell right into the path of Mrs. Batliwala. She screamed in terror, let go of the bone china bowl of hot soup and gave out...