Chandrika RadhaKrishnan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

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“BE THERE FOR ME” by Chandrika RadhaKrishnan

When the feeble knock came on the window, Rupesh thought that it was just something he heard in his head. He couldn’t be blamed for the mistake, for it was almost a decade since it was shut. The tales of most windows are intriguing. They are often the only connect to the outside world, besides brin...

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“The Long Arm of Karma*” by Chandrika RadhaKrishnan

For Madhav Rao, the former minister of roads and transport, the day began after a night of excesses- a veritable feast with the best that could be brewed with the young nubile lass served as the dessert. His wife was away and most men who had the power and money and less worry about doing right by the spouse or society, spent the night in his palatial farm house. The girl, a quarter of his age, was seen off by the secretary after paying her some money for both her efforts and for...

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“Marooned ” by Chandrika RadhaKrishnan

  Nalini was horrified to see the water level rise and touch the borders of the brand new *Kanchipuram* silk Sari. She had worn it for just an hour on the occasion of * Diwali, the festival of lights,* a couple of days back. She had aired it out and meant to put it back inside her *Godrej* steel *almirah* but now was upset with herself and blamed her lethargy in postponing the task.   With her back to the bedroom,...

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Author bio

A Bangalore, Indian based writer of both fictions and articles, she likes all things beginning with a "T". Teaching, Talking, Tales and Tea!