Well, my second publication in Tinkle magazine was not so difficult as first one. The first publication was in 1990, which had taken a lot of effort and the second one happened in 1992. I had created a character named "Hamadri" inspired by my cousin "Hemadri" who too lives in a small village and his …
Tag: Short Stories
My first publication in Tinkle
Ever since I started reading Tinkle magazine for kids, I had a dream to see my short story published in it. This was years back when I was in school. I used to send my stories to Tinkle hoping to see one of them published, but I would get a rejection letter soon from its …
Roald Dahl, one of my favourite writers!
Roald Dahl happens to be one of my favourite writer, as I have cherished most of his children fiction as well as adult stories. The funny thing is that I started reading his children stories only after I grew up. And I enjoyed each one of his stories. This just shows that there is still …
Once Again
Once Again 55 fiction "Dad, I'll never be able to do!" He said, with tears filled in his eyes. "Son, if you give up due to pain, you won't ever enjoy the fruits of success." His dad replied, patting him. His son smiled, reached the end of the branch, spread his wings to try once …
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary Two Sentence Story I felt someone kiss on my right cheek and whisper "Happy Anniversary!" into my ear. I switched on the light with my heart pumping fast, saw lips mark on my cheek made with mud in which my wife was buried last year.
A mind full of Memories
A mind full of Memories 55 Fiction He looked at her pretty, but serene face, and all the wonderful memories they had together started flooding his mind like the waves of the sea. A drop of tear which fell from his eye landed on her hand, which he was holding. "I'm sorry!" The Doctor said, …
Late
Late 55 Fiction "Did he make it?" She asked herself, looking at the flashing news on TV. "There are no survivors!" The TV reporter said, with the backdrop of the crash site. Just then door bell rang. She rushed and opened it. "Thank God, I missed the plane!" He said smiling, "Sometimes, being late helps, …
Socks
Socks Two sentence story The little boy held the new pair of socks in his hands, with a smile on his face he said, "Mom, you'll have to wash only one of them here afterwards, the other one I will preserve for my memory!"
The Little Girl
The Little Girl Two Sentence Story He was passing by the cemetery in middle of the night, saw a little girl floating in mid air outside the gates, holding a red balloon in one hand, and pointing a finger towards him, she said: 'Dad, please put me down... I know you love me even after …
Mango Tree
Mango Tree Drabble 'Grandpa, what is the clue for my gift this time?' Asked Nikitha, on her birthday. 'Something that will make you to remember me long after I'm gone!' He replied, smiling at her, 'Close your eyes...I'll tie this cloth and take you to it!" He lead her to the backyard, untied the cloth …
Paper boats 