Boats are safe on shore but they weren't built for that – I set my sail in the ocean of words
The Other Half of My HeartStory Idea by Ashok SharmaA Short Story by Vasu Gangapalli Once upon a time, in a quiet small town, lived two best friends named Sajeev and Komal. They cared deeply for each other and understood each other so well that it often felt as if they shared a single heart.One …
GrushmeshwarA Tale from Indian MythologyRetold by Vasu Gangapalli Long ago, in the sacred lands of southern India, there lived a noble Brahmin named Sudharma and his wife Sudeha. They were known for their kindness, wisdom, and devotion to the divine. Their home was filled with peace and prosperity, yet one sorrow quietly shadowed their lives—they …
The Story That Made Me Wish for a DaughterA Page from My Life This happened during my school days. One day, I read a story, thinking it would be like any other story I had read at that time. But when I finished reading it, something inside me had changed. The story left such a …
Cold Weather (ठंडी का मौसम)A Short Story by Vasu Gangapalli The fog hung low over the railway platform, wrapping everything in a pale silence. Aarav rubbed his hands together, breath turning into white smoke. Winter always did this to him—made memories louder. “Chai?” a familiar voice asked.Aarav froze. He turned slowly. Meera stood there, woollen …
One Good Deed, Please!A Short Story by Vasu GangapalliBased on a true incidentOne Monday evening, Keerthana returned home from school with her weekly assignment.The task was simple: one of her parents had to perform a “good deed” within six days. Each child had to write down the deed in a notebook and read it aloud …
“Your True Success Begins Within You” by Unnikrishnan K G is one of those rare books that gently reminds you of something we often forget—true success doesn’t start outside; it starts in the quiet corners of our own hearts. This book is warm, uplifting, and deeply practical, making it a wonderful companion for anyone seeking …
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The Manuscript That Remembered A Short Story by Vasu Gangapalli Aarav Mehta had always believed stories chose their writers—not the other way around. At twenty-seven, celebrated for his debut book and adored online, he carried an insecurity no one ever saw: What if he never wrote anything remarkable again? Praise felt temporary. Applause faded. Blank …
The Woman Next DoorA Short Story by Vasu Gangapalli Arjun had always believed that love didn’t need grand gestures. For him, love lived quietly—in the stolen glances he exchanged every evening with the woman next door. Her name was Maya.Soft eyes. Quiet smile. The kind of woman who, he swore, felt like destiny wrapped in …
The Price of SilenceA Short Story by Vasu Gangapalli Based on true incident The bell above the glass door chimed softly as Raghav Kulkarni stepped into Sunbeam Pre-School. The colors were comforting—primary hues on tiny chairs, walls filled with children’s artwork, the faint smell of crayons and disinfectant. But Raghav felt none of the warmth …
Holding the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award for my book Daffodils & Other Poems feels like a quiet sunrise moment — warm, bright, and deeply personal. This recognition is special not just because it carries the name of Emily Dickinson, a poet who mastered the art of saying galaxies through whispers, but because it reflects …
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