Aparna Jagannath

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Bane turned into boon. ” by Aparna Jagannath

The small town of Crestwood was known for its picturesque landscapes and tight-knit community. Nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, it seemed like the perfect haven for a peaceful life. However, there was one person in Crestwood who possessed a secret power that would soon turn their world upside down. Meet Emily Turner, an unassuming young woman with a gift she kept hidden from the world. Emily had the uncanny ability to make gossip come true. Whenever she whispered a rumor, no matter how absurd, it would somehow materialize in...

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“My best kept secrets. ” by Aparna Jagannath

Submitted to Contest #55

As the night approached, I was shivering with fear. I was all alone in the house. My family went to visit our family deity in Kerala. I had to stay back because of my ill health. I watched television for sometime. I fixed myself a simple dinner of curd rice with mango pickle. After dinner, I called my best friend on my mobile and chatted with her. I glanced at the clock on the wall. It was 10 PM. I could hear several stray dogs howling together on a moonless night. My worst fears came true after my mobile rang. My heart skipped a beat a...

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“Anisha's folly. ” by Aparna Jagannath

Submitted to Contest #54

Anisha Mehra belonged to an upper middle class family. She studied in class XII. She had opted for the commerce stream. Her younger brother, Anand, was a student of class IX. Both of them went to Delhi Public School, where their mother, Anupama, taught primary students. Anisha's father, Jaideep, worked as a senior executive in the HR department of a private firm. They lived in an apartment consisting of three bedroom hall and kitchen in Rohini, New Delhi. Anisha was excited to receive a smartphone from her father on her seventeenth birt...

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“Writing for passion.” by Aparna Jagannath

Submitted to Contest #46

Sharon Devan aspired to be a writer. Her husband, Rahul, never believed that she could write. He had a nasty habit of criticizing her for everything that she did. As a result, her self-esteem went down considerably. She felt depressed and lost her interest in life. Their eight-year-old daughter, Mia, was the only reason why she tolerated him. Mia sought her attention most of the time. Her parents in law also lived with her in Mumbai. She regretted her decision to marry Rahul despite her parents' objections. They were colleagues in an I...

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