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Home-coming or going?

♦ February 8, 2023 ♦ Leave a comment

“I am dreaming tonight of a place I love Even more than I usually do And although I know it’s a long road back I promise you I shall be home for Christmas” Shen roared, undeterred and unperturbed. The family, not wanting to face the ‘music’ covered their ears. After three years of isolation and …

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NICE BUT NAUGHTY

♦ September 28, 2022 ♦ 2 Comments

Shen sensed Saanvi’s penetrating gaze drilling through him. The summer sun reflected on the silver car as they entered it. The Perspiration and the Shiver trickled down his spine. Now what? “What was that?” “What was what?” “Don’t be ridiculous. You know what I mean.” “Care for a cold-coffee?” “Not now. First, tell me why …

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CrossRoads

♦ October 21, 2021 ♦ 1 Comment

“Don’t come to the living room when we have guests. DON’T. And never talk to any guests. Do you understand?” He stared at his left toe, then the right toe. He dared not look up. He knew not his fault. The command was not unusual, and used to be repeated and re-established whenever the family …

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