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  • The Mark Beneath the Skin

    In the attic’s filtered light, Rishabh brushed the dust off an old photo. A boy, smiling beside a dog—his birthmark identical to Rishabh’s. Scrawled in faded ink: Manoj, 1956–1979. He paused. Counted. Manoj was twenty-three—just like Rishabh would be in… Continue reading

    The Mark Beneath the Skin
  • Highway Robbery: Crows of Alandur

    Meet the cleverest thieves you’ve never noticed. On a rusted billboard above Alandur’s snarling traffic, a gang prepares to strike. Not men with knives, but crows with sharp eyes and sharper instincts. Their target? A steaming parcel of vada, tucked… Continue reading

    Highway Robbery: Crows of Alandur
  • After the Last Ray

    Smitha had heard the rumours.“Don’t step out after the sun sets.”“Darkness is not your friend.” Solvanta was a lush, green tropical island that flourished through the trade of a rare but exquisite fruit called the Lunaka. A vibrant, oval-shaped delicacy with… Continue reading

    After the Last Ray
  • Fate’s Awakening – Episode 4

    “Smitha… Smitha…”Her mother’s gentle voice called her back, nudging her softly into reality. Smitha blinked open her eyes slowly. She was greeted by her mother’s familiar, warm smile. She returned the smile, though her eyes felt heavy. As her senses… Continue reading

    Fate’s Awakening – Episode 4
  • All For Science – The Pencil

    How often have you actually finished using a pencil until it’s too small to hold? Have you ever wondered how long a pencil truly lasts? For the sake of science (and curiosity), I decided to find out. I started with… Continue reading

    All For Science – The Pencil
  • Fate’s Awakening – Episode 3

    Smitha ran blindly towards the safety of the wall. Her breath ragged, sweat stinging her eyes, blurring her vision. Each time she wiped her face, the momentary darkness sent a fresh wave of panic through her. But no matter how… Continue reading

    Fate’s Awakening – Episode 3
  • 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

    Fate’s Awakening – Episode 2
  • 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

    Fate’s Awakening – Episode 1
  • 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

    Pepper: From Currency to Common Spice – Part 2
  • 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

    Pepper: From Currency to Common Spice – Part 1