Highly Caffeinated Days
I know I am lying to myself every time I say I need coffee. Every time I say I need … More
It’s A Small, Small World (Short Story)
Our summer tradition, which was to visit the fiesta carnival every year, ended one starry evening in 1992.
Monsoon in the Maldives + Free Journaling Prompt
The monsoon season in the Maldives starts from May until July. It began by mid-May this year, and we’ve been … More
Writing Tips to Get You Started
The most challenging part of almost anything is to start. Do you always tell yourself that you’d like to start … More
House of Shadows (Short Story)
The window was like a massive painting of a tulip armory in pink and yellow helmets facing their three commanders … More
I Wrote Everyday For a Year. What Did I Learn?
It was an interesting day today, sunny and rainy and also warm, damp, and sticky all at the same time. … More
La Ultima Noche (Short Story)
If they all arrive at the library on time, I could leave swiftly as agreed with Colonel Martinez. My family … More
The Angel’s Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
I accidentally bumped into The Shadow of the Wind and fell in love with Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s writing. Shadow is … More
The (Almost) Drowning Incident
I was sitting in the office at around 10 am. I just came back from the morning briefing when suddenly … More
To The Edge: Point of No Return (Short Story)
When you board the train bound to The Edge, that means you are on your way to the ends of … More
And Now You’re Starting Over Again
~ A letter to friends who are starting anew ~ I know it’s not easy where you are. You must … More
The Dutch House by Anne Patchett
The story is about a dysfunctional family who lived in The Dutch House. Cyril Conroy gets rich, buys the house, … More
Finally Free (Short Story)
After seventeen years, Cecilia’s hair was finally cut for the first time. She took the scissors and indulged in cutting … More
Conversation with Lily
I was mad one afternoon because of a matter I couldn’t even recall now. I chatted with my hubby, and … More
Fill Your Cup
I’ve recently started painting flowers. Sometimes I like the results, sometimes I don’t. Once I’m done with my Obra Maestra, … More
No Wifi (No) Cry
I retreated to my room one evening after my dinner and noticed that my messages weren’t going through. I thought … More
Failed Escape Plan + Vaccine Round 2
Our speedboat left the island at 8:15pm on Tuesday and headed to Male’. We were due to get our 2nd … More
Lost in the Woods
~ A short story ~ Finally, Wanda spots her potential meal, her first after a century. She is pretty lucky for … More
28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand
When Mallory Blessing’s son, Link, receives deathbed instructions from his mother to call a number on a slip of paper … More
Doors, Closing
~ A short story ~ That’s the thing about this city. It’s so loud and it never seemed to sleep, … More
Featured on Yourcupofseas.com
Hi everyone! Yours truly is on yourcupofseas.com, sharing the wonderful things I’ve learned here in the Maldives. Please click here … More
On Writing: When You Don’t Feel Good Enough
It was in August last year when, I joined this online creative writing platform where we submit short stories every … More
Adultery by Paulo Coelho
I was a reader of Paulo Coelho’s book lightyears ago, but after reading many things about witchery in his books, … More
Remembering Moses
Lenten Season reminds me of quiet childhood afternoons; when Mama would tell us no to run or jump around because … More
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