Deepa B

“MY FAVORITE "TEA"CHER” by Deepa B

“What is an ideal morning” Deepa, thinking, after opening her eyes and turning off the alarm at 5.30 a.m. On one hand, she didn’t feel like getting up as it was a weekend, but on the other hand it filled her mind with excitement as her taste buds were becoming restless to touch that flavourful cup of tea. Even though every morning this was the same routine for her but she used to get so delighted to pick her favourite co...

1 like 0 comments 0

Read story

“Imprint of friendship” by Deepa B

Submitted to Contest #96

What imagery does the word “friend” bring forth? A person whom you can trust, who supports you during good and bad times, someone you can smile and cry with and be yourself with. But can we find all these myriad forms in one individual? Sounds like a tough call, saddling one person with so much responsibility. As children, we are told not to talk to strangers, when in fact all humans are strangers to us. Except pe...

10 likes 1 comment 1

Read story

“Dilemma- A LIFE EXPERIENCE” by Deepa B

Submitted to Contest #95

I don’t understand why some people are considered indecisive, impulsive, confused. I think at every point in time we all have gone through situations where it’s difficult to decide between right and wrong, moral and ethical or we make decisions in haste that might have adverse consequences. How can one make the right decision at all times? We face so many kinds of dilemmas in our day-to-day life. To be honest, I a...

10 likes 0 comments 0

Read story

“Ugly form of perseverance” by Deepa B

Submitted to Contest #94

Sometimes I wonder why people call me stubborn? Is it because I am born that way or because of my sun sign-Taurus or because I have inherited qualities from my father? I am still trying to figure out the reasons. Although I don’t feel that the sun sign affects one’s qualities and attitude. I feel it is the atmosphere in which you have grown, your social lifestyle, the decisions you make. And one thing I realized w...

7 likes 0 comments 0

Read story

“Change is inevitable” by Deepa B

Submitted to Contest #93

Change is inevitable “What is it about parties that intrigue and excite people? And why are those people considered boring who do not attend parties?” Deepa, debating with her office colleagues during lunch hours.  Deepa held an esteemed position in a bank in Bangalore and admired and respected by her colleagues for her cordial attitude an...

11 likes 0 comments 0

Read story

“Light after darkness” by Deepa B

Submitted to Contest #92

LIGHT AFTER DARKNESS Have you ever heard cliches such as “Every cloud has a silver lining”, “there is light at the end of every tunnel” and rolled your eyes. Irrespective of whether you have or have not, this story is about a girl who did. Her name is Deepa, after a traditional source of light, and she lives in a city that is known for its bright flashy lights. And yet, Deepa ...

8 likes 0 comments 0

Read story