Growing up in my grandma's house, where I was the only child, I quickly made friends with books. They soon became my best friends. They were there for me when I was lonely, took me to magical places far, far, away, made me laugh, cry and see things in a completely different light. Back home … Continue reading The Lure of Books
Month: June 2013
Short Story 4 – Break Free
Jamal sat quietly in the last bench with his buddies Ganga, Vipul and Ketan. They all wore uniforms too large for their skinny frames. They all had books in front of them that did not belong to them. The rest of the class was chatting happily, oblivious to the four intruders in the last bench. … Continue reading Short Story 4 – Break Free
Short Story 3 – A Dress for Dolly
“Your birthday is in about a week, Angela,” Mom said. “What would you like?” “ A pink cake,” said Angela. “Ok…” said Mom, raising her eyebrows. “And it should be round,” said Angela, making a circle in the air with her pointer. “Ok” “Not a square,” Angela said, shaking her little head full of tight … Continue reading Short Story 3 – A Dress for Dolly