“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

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

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