An unexpected encounter turns things around for a girl suffering from severe depression.

A vendor, lost in the materialistic world, is visited by a man in tattered clothes, asking for a cup of "soul".

A workaholic scientist, whose life circled around his star-gazing, has a profound revelation about his own life.

A young boy who was taught not to involve in a quarrel, and witness one as well, grew up to understand the significance of the lesson learnt

A requiem of his story of love, spanning the past and present of the protagonist.

A wealthy man has sleepless nights all too often and decides to go out on a walk to admire the beauty of the Aureole of the moon.

‘Blue Mist, Autumn Rain’ is a romantic and nostalgic take on Nature and Life symbolized by the elusive Blue Flowers.

A hilarious yet deep story about how stepping out of your comfort zone can be difficult yet rewarding at the same time.

When weather turns unfavourable, an old father prays for the safe return of his son. Author - Divya Budhia

Memories of a life lived with his wife and his trusty Lambretta keeps Kishore grounded before he finally sets out to make new ones

A triumphant king seeking answers to a meandering question about life & what comes after it, finds himself living with a hermit.

A ticket checker helps an old lady board a just started train, only to realise she doesn't have a ticket, leading to a painful memory.

Based on a true incident in India's history, the story explores the reasons behind why it fell from ancient glory to long slavery.

A stray cat wanders in to Mrs. Batra's house one day. Both of them have their own perception of what home means to them.

Franco is a second generation Gondolier, awaiting his first chance to earn money on a ride, when an unexpected event changes his life!

A kind gesture by a bank manager towards a destitute old lady brings in a large positive change in her life.

In celebration of one of the most iconic cities of India, the author orates the love for her "Dilli"

A sailor contemplates his life as a seafarer reminiscing about his wife and the choices he has made.

Kindness makes you the most beautiful person in the world, no matter what you look like. And it can save someones life in time or else...

Dive into the delicate relationship between Nature and Humans.

Life is full of difficulties, but within that two young orphans try their best to seek out moments of happiness.

A true story of a girl named Aradhna, determined to succeed against unsurmountable odds.

An inspirational story of an old woman who remains true to her character despite multiple ordeals that she faces in a regular day.

A tale of bravery & inspiration from the one of the highest and coldest battlegrounds in the world.

A short journey from the stables to his home turns into an ordeal for a stably boy, as he has to face his worst fears on the way!

Jay had lost almost everything in life and ultimately ended up lonely and hospitalised. A mysterious bouquet changed everything for him.

Swapna was married off at a tender age of 15. This is her true story of her life experiences, her grit and her resilience.

The incrementally hilarious situation that occurs when a mouse visits the authors house!

A tale of self discovery and the pursuit of happiness.

A passionate sports columnist faces his moral dilemma that arises from his own belief of precognition.

Nature in her more benign and sublime moods too touch my heart strings to evoke a sweet and haunting melody. Like the Sunday afternoons in t

“Here’s your egg curry, chapatti; old-bone,” Faizan places the plate on the rickety table of Sukhamoy reverently. Sukhamoy Goswami casts...

A daughter seeks emancipation from her fears and deliverance for the wrongs done to her, through a letter to her mother.

While bidding adieu to his favorite beach late in the evening, the protagonist comes across an old man desperately searching for something.

With the passing of her beloved grandmother, Maya visits her old , familiar place and comes to term with her grief.

Winner - TGCA - 1. A brief anthology of different lives connected under a similar theme yet utterly disparate in their respective moments.

A short story of an ages old argument. A mother convinces her young son of the need for culture and tradition using an apt analogy.

A short story of a married couple with a deception of over a decade and an unexpected ending.

A teacher reminisces about how she tackled a tricky question in her biology class for 9th graders.

In a small northern Indian town named Khaamosh, a middle-class household with a nuclear family composed of a father (S), a mother (B), a...

A unwilling pedestrian blocks the traffic and faces the ire of the already on-the-edge driver.

‘O noble king- Janamejaya! Do you know the cause of your father’s death?’ asked the sage Uttanga, his voice boomed in the royal court....

The Sunday Special! A glittering signboard in New York City was captivating among others. Too many attractive lights were dazzling, but...

Life and death are two sides of the same coin. Everybody knows that- one day, we all will face death, yet the desire of living grips us...

Understanding! Samarth, the first Indian to get a million dollars cash prize for his fine art. This was his welcome ceremony. The gallery...

It was a Friday morning, 7:30a.m. I felt too lazy to drive my car, so my son booked an uber. In five minutes, the uber reached at the...

It was lunch break. I leaned back for ten seconds on my rocking chair. Perhaps, I was totally exhausted with continuous phone talk with...

It was still raining. The bright light of the day, had already faded into twilight, welcoming the darkness that was ready to engulf the...