Arathi Raghuveer

“Freedomfighter” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #80

“Hey you, get out of the premises, what the hell are you doing here, how did you get in, when the whole place is secured”? , the guard was yelling at a young boy who had trespassed into a restricted area. It was a British Defence colony, and the UK flag was flying high on the building with its vibrancy. This irked a lot for a 10 year old Indian boy who was a staunch patriot. He had planned a gate crash into the colony to uproot the British supremacy. He wanted to remove the flag and hoist our tricolour Indian flag and cry the slogan of Vande...

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“Forgotten Era” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #78

“Ramen, did you see my cane basket, I had put it in the store, so that I could use it whenever necessary” said Gracy. She was a bit worried; it was her favourite cane basket which she used to put her fresh fruits so that they stayed fresh for a longer period.  “I had a collection of cane baskets and pottery which I brought from India last summer” “Where did you put those, my dear?” asked Gracy. “Oh, those unworthy things I have thrown them in the junkyard, I felt they were useless” said Ramen. “They don’t fit in here, they look old...

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“SOS” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #77

“Oh God, Why the hell did we come here, we are stuck, we are stuck it’s you, you are the one who has to be blamed for such a situation” Juke was screaming hard. His voice was so loud that the whole cabin started vibrating. “Stop being a jerk, let me think of a plan to overcome this situation”, said Paula. “Plan huh, “said Juke with a feeble voice. “Just see around you we are stuck in a cabin which is the situated in the midst of blizzard of snow.” “There is no electricity, mobile service and no means of transport to move “. “We are doom...

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“thief” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #76

“Paul, it’s so scary, do you really think he will turn up again,” Sheena fumbled with a faint voice.”Don’t worry dear he will not do any harm to us “. “He is just a stray who barges into the household to steal food”. “I hope you are right” Sheena murmured. “I am feeling so sleepy, but I cannot close my eyelids because of this stray thief”. “What on earth are we doing, he has escaped in stealth in other household, but today we won’t let him escape”. “Hmm, it’s would be a real relief for everyone around” exclaimed Sheena. “Do you remember th...

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“ The Tenseconds” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #74

“Ten, Nine, Eight, Seven, Six, Five, Four, Three, Two and …”, “MooooM”, screamed Wilbur, “Oh, My God, why did you scream, you shocked me”. “Mom, Dad’s spaceship which would take him to space couldn’t blast off it burst into pieces at the last count”. Wilbur was weeping hard, he was uncontrollable” “Kid, Your dad is safe and sound at the space station”. “Did you have a bad dream child, don’t worry it’s just a nightmare, you dad is safe and we can speak to him this weekend”. Wilbur was a 6 year old kid who was father Smith was on a mission in ...

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“Blushy” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #73

Hey Sabine wake up, are you still asleep, look dear Santa has left something for you, a precious one I suppose. Jane was trying to wake her child who was a five year a chubby little girl. “Mom, why didn’t you wake me up when Santa Claus was here? Did he really come on a sledge with his reindeers flying up in the sky from the Northern pole where the sky glows with colourful lights? Oh why didn’t you wake me up, Mom I just wanted to see him and say Hi to him”? “Oh ho , Sabine , Santa told me not to disturb you because you were sleepi...

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“Sophie” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #72

Sophie, where is my handkerchief, you know very well that, I cannot leave the house until I have a hanky in my pocket. Roger was almost on a run to his workplace as he was getting late for a presentation. But he would never leave without his lucky charm, his white hanky with a simple flower at the end. Though this looks weird, but he had an obsession towards his mother’s gifts and this was very special. He felt his mother was with him on all his special occasions. Roger’s mother had died of heart attack a few years ago, but his attachment to...

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“Anaida” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #70

She was a woman of substance, a pretty looking, admired by all, a flawless beauty, a special person who stood out in a crowd of thousands. A noble being from her childhood was a bit shy and had all the features of a perfect woman. The best a man could’ve got to be a life partner. Her motto was doing good to others and lending a helping hand to the needy. She had a whole lot of followers who admired her for her beauty and her goodness. She was a woman of character, an untarnished life, un- perturbed by any external influence. She was a specia...

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“The Ocean” by Arathi Raghuveer

Oh God, look I have found the Treasure Island I have always longed for this. This is truly awesome, wow, now I can boast on my exploration. This is my island with Rein’s treasure trove. Rein was mumbling, and then someone splashed a bucket of water on him. Rein woke up with a shock, his bones were rattling hard due to the cold wave. The ocean’s cool breeze and the splash of water made him shiver to his nerves. “Ufff, what on are earth are you doing, I was on the verge of reaching the Treasure Island. You destroyed everything. Wait till ...

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“The sky is the limit” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #66

“Fanny, wake up, its time for your regular aerobics classes followed by Zumba dance classes and not to forget your regular salsa “Mom, I know my routine, please don’t pester me I am tired I need to get some sleep”. With a huff Fanny’s mom Shirley went out of her bedroom. Fanny a 19 year old in her late teens was a great dancer and her moves and turns were a feast to the audience. At a very young age she had mastered the art of dance. A contemporary movement, hip hop style or a robotic perfection, she was the master in all dance forms. Her da...

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“The Ghost” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #65

“Are you crazy I would never do that and I wouldn’t let you do so”? “It’s so scary and you want me to accompany you out there in that scary graveyard no way, Let me out of it “Henry was screaming aloud. Jenkins was laughing “You scary cat, now don’t act like a woman, and yell, these ghosts are fictions characters , they are not real it’s just a place to lay the dead and we are just going to stay a night, it’s just a night’s stand with eerie ghosts, ha “ He was still laughing aloud. Henry was shivering just by the name of ghosts and he wouldn...

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“The fear factor” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #64

“Help, I’m stuck, someone please help me. “ There was a lone yell and scream that no one could hear. A fire, the whole cottage was on fire, the scream was deafening to the whole scene, but alas no one to hear. The person stuck could hear the people outside attempting to put out the fire. But they could not gauge the intensity of the fire inside the cottage. The person was staying in the cottage for a few days as a relaxed stay after a hectic work schedule. A spark triggered a huge fire which started engulfing the whole cottage. Just then the...

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“Deceive” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #62

“I don’t remember anything, please don’t try to tweak my memories and irritate me with you weird questionnaire. Leave me alone will you “, Sana yelled. She was gasping for breath, with disturbed palpations and perspiring body, she was shivering to death. “Fine , now don’t panic, I won’t trouble you further, but the interrogation is not complete yet , I give you a few days time to recover, you have to remember the incidents from your past “. “Noooo” she screamed again. The chief investigation officer Jason was very adamant; he wanted to fin...

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“Water filter” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #61

It’s an unforgettable bond between me and a small kid who I know past many years. Now he is an adult but a tiny memorable gift I gave him is being kept as a treasure. I was just thinking what he could have done with my toy which I gave him many years ago. The story unwinds a whole lot of emotions behind the tiny gift which I gave him. A village amidst the back drop of a hill, with a water body as a source of water to the whole village. A few hundred houses with a landlord to rule the village, this was the scenario of the village. I was bo...

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“Comedy of horrors” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #60

An eerie screeching sound of the door, droplets of rain going  plop ,plop plop, swoosh the sound of air, rumbling sounds of the trees, a streak of lightning  ,rustling sound of dry leaves, a werewolf’s lone cry , far away at a distance a woman’s shrieking sound , “ Dane’s voice was interrupted by Ivan “Oh Jesus , sounds like a horror movie, What next , it’s quite a thrilling story indeed , what next” exclaimed Ivan. “Don’t be impatient I will narrate the whole scene, and it’s not a movie its real, I have experienced it “. Dan...

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