• Who is an introvert: a guide

    I didn’t know that a word like ‘introvert’ existed for a long time. I was first introduced to this word when I reached college and people started to say I was very ‘reserved,’ not as an accusation to their credit, more as an observation and a surprise because they couldn’t fathom a human existed who…

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  • The downward spiral

    The downward spiral

    Once a year you come like clockwork Leaving me stranded, confused, anchor-less Feeling all feelings of loathing, hatred and anger Which further blocks the channel of creation. Once a year you come to remind me That writing is harder than I had made it out to be That it is better to give up now…

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  • The silence was in three parts

    The silence was in three parts. First was the absence of humans and the noises they inevitably make while shuffling in the house, going about their daily business, knocking into things, knocking over things, announcing their presence at various intervals to ensure the household did not forget. The second was the ambient silence. Where usually…

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  • 10 things that happen when you’re a foodie

    Well I love food, that’s no secret and I have friends and family that loves food – which is why I talk to them, obviously. In a previous post I had mentioned how I wanted to start a food series but it never took off because for a food series you need photos and I’m…

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  • It was a bitterly cold night. The snow had been relentless for the past two days and now the world looked like it had been painted white. Two individuals were huddled outside the Croner residence, looking in longingly. Quite ostentatiously, the front door, instead of saying welcome said ‘Open, 24 hours.’

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  • Seventh day of the rising sun

    This is a sequel. To read Part 1: The detective’s apprentice A knight came charging across the landscape, desperately looking for anyone that could help him reunite with his beloved. He went from village to village, door to door, but could not find her. It was as if she had disappeared from the face of…

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  • The detective’s apprentice

    “Hello,” said the voice on the phone. “My name is Sherlock Homes. I know you never expected a call from me, as famous as I am, but I’ve been given your name as someone who can help me solve a rather sticky situation.” Mrs. Agarwal rolled her eyes and hollered for Radha. She handed him…

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