Arathi Raghuveer

“Suspicion” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #59

“Do you know we have new neighbours next door, they just arrived yesterday”, exclaimed Sara. “I really feel suspicious about them, they are 4 members in their family, a husband, wife and two children, that’s how I judged, but Myra told me that they have only one son and the girl doesn’t belong to their family, this creates suspicion” Sara kept on talking and Sam fell asleep without uttering a word as he was out of hearing.   The next day Sara was very curious in knowing about the newcomers next door. Hence she tried to peep in their do...

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“Tap dancer” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #57

“Oh, God, you cannot do this to me because I’m from a small town, I’m the granddaughter of a great dancer who was known for his exuberant moves”, yelled Jazz. The dance master was very furious about her behaviour. “Your grand dad, that loser who tried to dance but made a fool of himself and he called himself a tap dancer. Ha, Ha, Ha true tap dancer who impressed everyone”. The dance master was laughing to glory. Jazz was totally annoyed by his reaction. Jazz ran fast to meet her dad, with tears of agony in her eyes. “Dad,” she screame...

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“Sam” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #56

“Hey Sam, you are late again, so you have not all changed right, the same chap as you were many years ago. So welcome the late comer Mr. Samson Grand the famous astrophysicist who just missed his Nobel Prize for his work.” Sam laughed aloud saying,” Don’t pull my leg, I was just nominated for the Nobel Prize but someone was luckier than me, he bagged it. May be next time will be mine for sure”. “Yah, I know you are capable of doing so, hence no further ado, you have a surprise”. Ronnie D’ Costa just vanished and he was with someone next...

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“Sin” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #54

“Oh, My God, I just can’t believe it’s you, after all the chaos you have created in my life, you have the guts to face me “. “Wow , what a man you are, You ruined me completely and after so many years you turn up to say sorry to  your mistakes “. “You have come here, so that you can compel me to forgive your sins, do you really think I would forgive you for what you have done to me”. Lisa was blabbering to herself and there was no one around. She felt that she was dreaming. “Lisa, my child what are you murmuring to yourself, come I will...

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“Justin” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #53

“MoooM, yelled Justin, I’m hungry, Can I get my breakfast. And don’t say that I have to eat scrambled eggs even today like any other day. I am fed up of those eggs and sandwich. Make something special Mom, after all I will be leaving to college in the next week end or so”. Justin’s Mom Kaira was busy in the kitchen. She just got a bit annoyed by her son screaming. She just barged into his room saying,” you lazy brat, what do you think of yourself, are you a prince of some kingdom to fulfil your orders. Look I will decide what you should...

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“The dead man” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #52

“Hi, Allan what’s up dude, I hope you haven’t forgotten me. “ I got the shock of my life, it was David, and everyone thought he was a dead man. But lo, he was right in front me a tall dark 6.2 ft tall handsome character smiling at me. I got a bit scared I hope it’s not a spirit. “Hugh, I laughed at my folly”. He was actually there the man who was confirmed dead was actually standing in front of me smiling. “Hi, Dave, You have left me flabbergasted, you were declared dead, how on earth you survived.” “Oh, that’s a long story Allan, will ...

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“Shyam” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #51

“Mayaaaa, what on earth are you trying to do “yelled Shyam.” Press the brake damn it, the car is out of control, are you out of your mind, have you forgotten to drive, an ace racer is not able to drive a Cherokee. What is wrong with you, if you don’t put the brakes we will fall off the cliff. “Oh, just shut up Shyam, I’m not able to pull the car to a halt; there is something wrong with the brakes.” I cannot even shift the gears, Oh god, Shyam we are going to die”, yelled Maya. There was screeching sound and a rumble, the car dashed ahead and...

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“The tree house” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #50

The Sun was playing a hide and seek with the trees, the tiny droplets of the morning mist shone like twinkling stars on the leaves. It was a bright morning and Keath woke up a bit late today. Barring her daily morning schedule, wakeup call at 5:00 AM, finish her daily routine and jog for an hour, then starts the busy schedule. Prepare breakfast for the family and get ready to venture out for a busy day. Keath is a costume designer, she has a boutique with designer outfits and it was a very flourishing business. “Hey, Keath, why did you wake...

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“Sleep” by Arathi Raghuveer

“Hi Uncle, can you just pass the magazine next to you,” Amelia asked the person sitting next to her. The man who was in his fifties, passed the magazine which was next to him. “Thank you Sir,” said Amelia. She took the book and then just move through the book with a frown on her face. “Oh, God cant these people keep some useful magazines, these are useless” She just threw the book and heaved hard. “Oh, its so boring here, I need to wait hours together for my turn”. “What’s your problem kid”, asked the man next to Amelia. Uncle, You don’t kno...

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“The Superhero” by Arathi Raghuveer

One day on a sunny morning in Auto nagar, all the autowalas had gathered for an urgent meeting. They were dumbstruck about the situation they were facing. The leader of all the autowalas said “dear brothers, did you notice , all our rickshaws are probably on a strike. All the vehicles have run down fuel and the engines are out of order. It’s truly amazing that all the vehicles have shut down their engines and not willing to start, it’s a disastrous situation indeed, a major hit for us, the autowalas of Auto nagar. We need to find o...

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“Revenge” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #47

With a heavy breath you headed to the station with a suitcase in your hand. You bid goodbye to your near and dear ones before leaving to the station. You looked back to see your wife in tears. She doesn’t want you to know that she is crying, hence she covers her face. You didn’t want to hurt her but you had to go, to attend an emergency call. She waved bye with a heavy heart. You reached the station. Your train was yet to arrive. You sat on a chair reserved for passengers. You were exhausted by the tiresome work past few weeks. You had arran...

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“Meera” by Arathi Raghuveer

“Oh, Thank goodness, I just finished my draft copy of my first novel. It took so long to finish, now it’s ready for proof reading and publishing” gasped Meera who was an amateur writer and this was her first book. “The reincarnation”. A tale about a disturbed soul which finds peace. A curious and a suspense novel which would really make the readers nail biting approach to reach the climax. Meera was happy that her long time novel had a dramatic end. Now it was ready the draft copy had to be sent for proof reading to edit the grammar and fine...

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“Karim” by Arathi Raghuveer

“Karim, what are you up to”. “This place is very pious and divine, how dare you put up a mutton stall in front of a holy temple.” “Krishna, Krishna what is happening in presence, these butchers are going to rot the divinity and sanctity of this place”. The secretary of the famous Krishna temple was yelling at the butcher Karim who was trying to put his stall in front of the divine dwelling of the Lord. ““Sahib, I have bought this shop and I am putting up a stall of my choice”. “ How dare you say that to me, you dirty fellow, don’t you know t...

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“Change” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #43

“Ma, I need to go to school, it’s getting really late can you just prepare my scrambled eggs. “Little John was pestering his mother to cook fast. His mother Kane was surprised by the sudden change in her son’s behaviour. She felt very absurd that just a few months back, her 10 year old son was so lazy and lethargic Kane had to force him out of bed and make him do his daily routine. He would not even budge a bit and move from the bed. His dad Jean worked in a factory as a technician. Though he had a good pay, he would just give a meagre amoun...

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“ Stranger ” by Arathi Raghuveer

Submitted to Contest #42

Hey Neeta, wake up don’t you have college today. You are getting lazier day by day. You used to be so active in your school days. Neeta’s mother was trying to pull her daughter out of bed. Oh, Ma why don’t you let me sleep for some time, I was studying the whole night ma, she pulled her blanket and tried to couch herself. But Neeta’s mother pulled her out of bed until she woke up. Neeta with a frown on her face pulled her lazy legs into the bathroom. She rammed the door giving an angry look to her mother. A little later she barged into ...

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