Tag: short-story
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Tale of Sam
Sam – the strong, loyal, gentle hero Sam was dreading this moment. She had dreaded it for years—as though a lifetime had passed since the fellowship was born. She knew this moment would come. A moment of weakness, or a moment of strength. She hoped—desperately—that it would be the latter. She asked Frodo to throw…
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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…
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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,…
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Scene 8: “Letters in the Moonlight”
The late evening light cast a soft glow across her room. Masti sat cross-legged on her bed, laptop balanced on a cushion. Her heart was pounding—not from nerves, but from something far rarer: purpose. The blog was ready. She’d chosen a clean, simple layout. Pale lavender accents, moon and stars in the banner. The title…
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Scene 7: “The Table for Two and a New Beginning”
Saturday afternoon brought a light breeze and a familiar café patio. Masti arrived five minutes early, fidgeting with her sunglasses, scanning the menu without reading it. Then came Tara—grinning, arms open, the same way she’d always been. “Maaaasti!” she sang as she dropped into the chair across from her. “You look good! Less corporate-robot than…
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Scene 6: “An Invitation and a Maybe”
Evening settled in like a sigh. Masti had just closed her laptop, the last work email sent without a second thought. Her eyes burned, her back ached, but she didn’t move right away. Her phone buzzed. Tara 💬 Hey! You free for lunch this weekend? Been way too long! What’s new with you these days?…
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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…
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Scene 4: “Episode 1: Escape”
Dinner was instant noodles with a fried egg on top. Again. She ate it curled up on the couch, half-watching a YouTube recap of yesterday’s K-pop award show. As the last bite disappeared, her fingers reached for the TV remote before her brain could protest. Netflix’s autoplay splash danced across the screen. And there it…
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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…
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Chapter 2: Flight, Feels, and a Friendly Race
Naruto and Sasuke decided to get to Iwagakure using Sasuke’s hawk summon. Naruto:“Hey, hey, Sasuke. I’ve been thinking—maybe I should master more jutsu like you. I especially want to learn my dad’s Hiraishin jutsu! You’ve got your space-time thing going with your Sharingan, right?” Sasuke:“You shouldn’t stop learning just because you brought me back to…
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“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…
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