Asha Pillay

“Amy's Promise ” by Asha Pillay

Submitted to Contest #79

Amy groaned in pain as she came out of her unconscious state of mind. She licked her dried, cracked lips, it tasted blood. Her eyes were black and swollen and her vision was blurred. Her throat was parched and her tongue felt like cotton. She was completely delibitated and desperately longed for water. She heard a scratching sound probably a rat, she thought, but was too delirious to even get scared. She tried to focus her gaze in the direction of the sound b...

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“'Dear Jackie '” by Asha Pillay

Submitted to Contest #78

'With lots of love and kisses to my darling Cathy '.Lissy concluded it by drawing two tiny hearts on the card, folded it neatly and placed it in the envelope .If she hurried now her card would go out with the first mail pickup of the day .She took her walking stick and her sling bag and went out of the house .With slow measured steps she walked towards the post office which was just a stone's throw away from her house.Tenny the postmistress greeted her with a warm smile."Good morning Lissy""Good m...

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“A new beginning ” by Asha Pillay

Submitted to Contest #77

Paula was enjoying the ride, it was a bright sunny day and the sky looked crystal clear. She could see the birds soaring up into the sky and she felt as excited as them, she was going to meet her parents. Last time she visited them was six months ago, she had such a busy schedule that it was difficult for her to take some time out, finally the project was over and she had a few days on hand and thought of spending them with her parents. She decided to drive as it was only three hours away and she always enjoyed the beautiful scenic country...

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“The Vodka bottle ” by Asha Pillay

Submitted to Contest #76

Anna was racing against time to prepare her husband's favourite dishes as it was not everyday that she got to see him during lunch.He would leave in the morning and return late at night, never informing her about his erratic schedules.This particular morning while leaving for work, he told her that he would come home for lunch. She set about preparing all his favourite dishes hoping he would relish it.Finally the desert was ready, she had made a cherry pie with chocolate sauce just the way Andy liked it.She was laying the table when the door...

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“Forgotten memories ” by Asha Pillay

He woke up to the sounds of seagulls and wondered where he was. There was a sudden shooting pain in his head which brought tears to his eyes. He held his head and tried to get up but he didn't have enough strength to move his body.He didn't know for how long he lay there listening to the waves crashing against the rocks. The overhead sun was so strong, it blinded his vision, he was in a state of semi-consciousness. Few hours later, he used up all his energy and with super human effort, stood up. He felt dizzy but he managed to regain hi...

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“Roy's heart” by Asha Pillay

Submitted to Contest #74

It was way past her bed time, Mira switched off the lights and lay on her bed thinking of her son Roy who will be home soon, he was in the army and scheduled to be home anytime .This time he was coming home after six months.She had nearly fallen asleep when her cell phone rang.It was an unknown number."Hello?""Is this Mrs Mira ,Captain Roy's mother"Her heart started pounding very fast"Yes this is her , Is it regarding my son?".she struggled to keep her voice calm"Ma'am this is Major Robbie .I'm sorry I have some bad news for you Captain Roy ...

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“Who killed Amu's son?” by Asha Pillay

Submitted to Contest #72

A loud scream pierced the stillness of the night and it send chills down my spine. I heard someone crying in the neighbour's house. The time in the clock showed 12.45 am I was here at my aunt's house enjoying a long vacation. after my final year degree exams. I knocked on my aunt's door knowing that she must be fast asleep after taking her medicines. My aunt opened her door looking worried and groggy. "I heard some screams from the neighbour's house. I think there is some problem. I am going there to enquire " I said She said s...

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