Cat Lady’s Christmas

There was no tree because one of the kids had murdered it last year. There were no stockings because the kids had pulled them down and used them as toys. In fact, their mother found one stocking floating in their water bowl and another under the bed. Two days to Christmas and the house looked…

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Heavy Thoughts

She took a breath, trying not to choke herself. She closed her eyes and willed herself to breathe out like a normal person. But she didn't feel any lighter. The heavy burden on her heart refused to float away. Taking another deep breath, she stepped into the shower with her clothes already discarded. As the…

Her Beloved Aunt

In her dreams, she saw her alive. Her aunt’s beautiful post-chemotherapy curls and her angelic smile greeted her. In her dreams, her aunt was full of life. The room was full of laughter, warmth and love. In a dream or two, she heard the elders say, “Of course she’s still alive.” But she woke up…

Cat Lady Wisdom

She loved him. She loved how he put his feet up on her, showing off that adorable belly. She would light up with gratitude each time he'd place a paw on her face. The fur child did not speak her language but the look in his eyes and his gestures of happiness, sadness and impatience…

Too Tired

Having a sore throat helped. She could point at it and grimace - relieved to have an alibi. How long had they been existing like this? The rooms were reeking of misery. Bed linen unchanged for weeks, used plates on the coffee table, and tension in the air. She was exhausted. She told her mother…

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My short story His Search for the Perfect Bride has a new look now! Have you read it yet? Blurb: Debojit is a momma's boy. He is on the search for the perfect wife. Join him as he visits potential partners with his parents. Expect some surprises for poor Debojit and his mother. A behind…

Lucky Cat Mom

Yes, she believed in love. That beautiful feeling when he put a soft paw gently on her face. She cherished every moment that he snored away next to her. With his belly up and adorable paws in the air, his sense of security was obvious. He could not speak in words but his eyes conveyed…

Too Sensitive

"You are too sensitive," they complained. The little girl felt guilty. Being sensitive was obviously a terrible thing. "You must learn to stop getting carried away with your emotions, child," warned a teacher. But the child who could feel so many feelings including those of other beings, could not change her heart. She continued to…

A Writer at the Café

She would always choose the same table in the corner. Once her notebook and pen were out, she'd order her usual iced coffee. The café staff knew her and liked her but they also wondered about this quiet being who seemed completely at home sitting there and filling up page after page. In fact, the…

Book News: 5 Titles in Paperback

Five of my Kindle titles are now available in paperback at https://notionpress.com/store and https://www.amazon.in/ The same titles are available on https://www.flipkart.com/ too. My short & sweet mini series is available in ONE book. One Day in October, One Night in November & One Evening in December are three short stories about a 40+ woman who…