FunRead

  • 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

    Biscuits
  • 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

    Eternal Bonds: A Dog’s Perspective on Human Life
  • 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 Interview with Eternity
  • The Echoes of an Ancient Path

    The bustling city of Kavora is a testament to time itself. It was once the capital of the great ancient Kings. It now serves as the capital of the state, its glory never fading. Kavora’s modern skyline of cement and… Continue reading

    The Echoes of an Ancient Path
  • The Real Superpower

    Four years ago, an event reshaped the world in ways no one could have predicted. The sun sitting 150 million kilometres away, quietly unleashed a solar flare. It seemed to be a routine occurrence for astronomers to document. But this… Continue reading

    The Real Superpower
  • Waves of Change

    The tank was crowded, a small world confined and teeming with life. Fins fluttered, and scales shimmered under the harsh, artificial light. The monotonous hum of bubbling water was ever-existing. Finn flicked his tail in frustration. Every day, every hour,… Continue reading

    Waves of Change
  • The Cosmic Accountant

    Prologue: In Hindu mythology, the journey of the afterlife begins with a crucial judgment. Yama, the god of death and justice, is tasked with deciding whether a soul is destined for heaven or hell, and whether it is eligible for… Continue reading

    The Cosmic Accountant
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events

    Smitha squints as the soft light of dawn spills onto her face, pulling her from the depths of her slumber. With her eyes still heavy with sleep, she burrows deeper under the blanket, trying to shield herself from the sunlight.… Continue reading

    A Series of Unfortunate Events
  • The City Fauna: An Urban Wildlife Encounter

    What does wildlife look like inside the city’s concrete confines? 🤔 Smitha loves to cycle. Her usual morning routine consists of a 20 km ride along the East Coast Road with her friend, Suman. She loves the sensation of the… Continue reading

    The City Fauna: An Urban Wildlife Encounter
  • Sleepless Night, Battles All the Way

    It is a Thursday evening, and the time on Smitha’s phone says 08:28 p.m. She goes back to staring at her laptop, fazed by the message “Build Failed”. She knew that the magic phrases “git pull, git merge” were taboo… Continue reading

    Sleepless Night, Battles All the Way