Crow’s Nest Observer
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Pepper – A Chronicle of Events
These are the factual events that took place based on which the previous chapters were written. 3000 BCE: Sumerian records depict Kerala as the garden of spices – The Malabar forests. Ancient Babylonian, Syrians and Egyptians also traded with them.1213… Continue reading
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Fate’s Awakening – Episode 2
I was back in my room, the muffled voices of my parents seeping through the walls. My father was trying to console my mother, who had broken down after the announcement—the same announcement that declared our God was now dead.… Continue reading
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Fate’s Awakening – Episode 1
Ayisha and I have been best friends for as long as I can remember. We met when she joined my class at eight years old, and from that moment, we were inseparable. We grew up in the same small town—I… Continue reading
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Pepper: From Currency to Common Spice – Part 2
Through the eyes of an ancient being who has witnessed centuries of change, this series explores how once-rare delicacies have become everyday staples. Today, we continue with pepper—a common spice that once ruled as the currency of the world. (Part… Continue reading
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Pepper: From Currency to Common Spice – Part 1
Through the eyes of an ancient being who has witnessed centuries of change, this series explores how once-rare delicacies have become everyday staples. Today, we delve into pepper—a common spice that once ruled as the currency of the world. Eldrin’s… Continue reading
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When the silence broke
Smitha tossed and turned in bed. Sleep eluded her even after a tiring day. As she lay wide awake, the red glow of her charging electronics caught her eye. Annoyed, she got up to block out any stray light. She… Continue reading
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Biscuits
A short story written from two different perspectives of a special day in someone’s life. Eight year old Lila’s perspective, Today I woke up early, before the sun could wake up. I was so excited that I could barely sleep… Continue reading
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Eternal Bonds: A Dog’s Perspective on Human Life
This story is written from the perspective of a household pet dog, who views humans as beings that live for several dog generations—like elves in a dog’s brief lifespan. I was born on a spring evening. I don’t remember my… Continue reading
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Tea: From Rare Delicacy to Global Staple
Through the eyes of an ancient being who has witnessed centuries of change, this series explores how once-rare delicacies have become everyday staples. Today, we delve into tea—a drink that has evolved from sacred traditions to a global favourite, tracing… Continue reading
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An Interview with Eternity
Smitha walked into the café with a newfound confidence—this first interview had the potential to change her entire world. A year ago, she had graduated with a journalism degree from a prestigious university, brimming with aspirations. However, the harsh reality… Continue reading
An Average Being 