The library’s Butterfly

Tears fell as Madam Butterfly was being handcuffed and taken away by the police.How she got to this point, she didn’t even know. At 54, Madam Butterfly had long settled into her quiet rhythm. She wore black every day—practical dresses with fitted leggings beneath—and every morning, before unlocking the library doors, she would gently adjust […]

There is Still Time

Mayumi sat in her modest kitchen in the early morning light, a half-drunk cup of green tea warming her hands. The hum of the refrigerator was the only sound accompanying her thoughts. Two photographs were tucked into the corner of the refrigerator door, held up by a cherry blossom magnet—one slightly curled at the edges, […]

Scene 5: “Morning Drift”

The morning sun seeped through the blinds, painting warm lines across Masti’s face. She blinked awake, groggy. Her laptop was still open beside her on the bed. Notifications buzzed from the K-drama forum—more replies, reactions, gifs flooding the “Moonlight Letters” thread. She smiled softly, scrolling through the chaos of passion and fan theories. “Do you […]

Scene 2: “The Mask and the Mic”

The screen flashed to life: six tiny rectangles, each with a colleague’s face—bright, caffeinated, and ready to report. Masti clicked “Join with Video” and pasted on her polite expression. It didn’t quite reach her eyes, but it was enough. “Hey Masti!” chirped Priya from HR. “Love your new background!” Masti blinked, glancing at her virtual […]

“Visions of Buddha”

Setting: A bustling Indian village, filled with vibrant colors and the sounds of daily life. Our main character, Priya, is a thoughtful and curious 16-year-old girl who encounters Buddha in moments of solitude and reflection. Scene 1: At the Village Well (Priya is seen drawing water from the village well early in the morning. The […]