Category: #amwriting

I dozed off while placing wet strips on my boy’s forehead, which glowed red in the lantern’s light. When I awoke, everything was dark. I struck a match. His face… Read more »

This story was published by Moria online on 11/19/2018. “Renu, get ready for the Big Bazaar,” Memsahib’s stern voice rang out in the Sunday afternoon quiet. That day, Memsahib’s voice… Read more »

This story “My Wedding Day” was published at 101 Words on 12/11/2018. Everything is a scintillating gold: my coat, my watch, the day outside. Music from the rows of bangles… Read more »

This story “I Wait” was published by Crack the Spine literary magazine on 11/26/2018. This story is also nominated for Pushcart 2019. Every day I dress like that day ─… Read more »

This story “I Watch It Happen” was published in Spelk Fiction on 11/21/2018. We stroll on the beach, Sandra’s hand in mine, as if she is six again. She’s always… Read more »

It’s 8 a.m.; that’s 5:30 p.m., Dad’s time. I wait for his Skype call, excited to show him the red, white, and blue Christmas lights, but the IPad is silent…. Read more »

I look out: our neighbor is mowing their lawn, his sweaty torso glistening. Go, wear something or some woman will cast you an evil eye. That’s what happened to my… Read more »