Stories

Am I at Fault?

Renu Thapa People love to see others in pain, I mean I think so. Never in my 17 years of existence have I ever met...

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She Kept Waving Her Hands

Eagam Khaling A thin but fair looking girl was constantly staring outside from the bus. The noises of the passengers had awakened her up. The...

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New Year

Kartikeya Ghimire “Friends, how shall we celebrate the New Year?” asked Chante, the leader of the ants in the village of Betali. “By eating, drinking and...

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Sodhu Lal Holds Back

Sodhu Lal is a cobbler. He sits under the big peepal tree at New Road, and sews people’s shoes. He has been living in...

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At the Russian restaurant

Lee Kofman At my request, Slavik is taking me to a Russian restaurant in the heart of Melbourne. This is him: narrow water-blue eyes; lips long...

Stories

What a Coincidence! What a Tragedy!

Bharati Gautam The day was the memorial service of my very close friend Jenny’s husband Kris. In fact, the second anniversary of their marriage was...

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Love for a Daughter

Bijaya Raj Acharya On holidays, Daddy used to take me on outing. But today, in spite of being a Saturday, Daddy was busy playing harmonium...

Creations

Mainaamati

Puja Bhaila “Tell me Swaraamai; I would do anything,” said King Bhanu Singh. Swaraamai sensed an urge in his voice. “Please,” the king begged again....

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