Vineet’s Dad fumed on seeing the corridor lights left turned on. “I wish I had no son…!” Vineet had once again forgotten to turn the corridor lights off. His mind wandered lost in worry. Nikki had been acting indifferent lately. She had not responded to Vineet’s messages for the entire…

The shooting star made its way through the night sky. He watched in awe. His excitement was palpable. Stars assumed recognisable shapes in his mind. Twinkling stars seemed to flirt with the twinkle in his eyes. He was an explorer at heart. The lake reflected the night sky above. The…

I woke up from a deep slumber to the loud beeps from nearby monitors in ICU. Indwelling needles, tubes and snug oxygen masks can ruin the faint promise of a perfect day. The clock showed five past eight. It must have been morning. I wasn’t sure. It didn’t matter. When…

“Hello Sir.” the young girl at the cash counter greeted the old man. She liked him. He was the jovial kinds. The old man searched his pockets. He swore under his breath. He had forgotten to carry his wallet. He smiled at the young girl. “I guess, I will have…

Rebecca stood lonely amidst the hustle and bustle. It was a loud school reunion. Her eyes scanned the hall for familiar faces. Out of sheer habit, she tilted her wristwatch. The glass reflected the silhouette of a male. A subtle but beautiful smile adorned her face even as her heart…

The boy in a torn shirt, dirty socks and muddy shoes, had a weakness for plum cakes. His friends called him Tom. He had been in the orphanage for two years now. Like many boys, Tom had run away from home at the tender age of 5 years. …

The Intern held a book in one hand and stethoscope in another. He read the board. It said “Surgery Clinic”. He couldn’t be happier. His Surgery rotation had finally begun. He had waited for years. He was a fan of the TV series “The Greys Anatomy”. …

The seaside club seemed like a good place to hang out. The crowd was young, energy palpable and smiles, infectious. Waves serenaded the shore every now and then. The gentle hugs of the wave gave way to a seductive softness in the sand. …