Garima Batra

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2020

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“All one needs is an encounter with an animal to realize the importance of unconditional love” by Garima Batra

Submitted to Contest #41

’Passengers traveling on A-456 for Mumbai, please proceed towards gate no. 1 for boarding.’This announcement broke Anita’s concentration. She closed her book, got up, and approached the required gate. 20 minutes later, she settled inside the flight. She resumed reading when she heard a voice, ''Excuse me. 12B is my seat. Do you mind shifting a bit so that I can sit down?’’Her eyes went away from the book towards the voice. Her gaze was hooked on the guy; he had an average height, was probably the same age as her, and was dressed in a b...

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“Friendship is about sticking with each other in all times; the real friends are the ones who stay” by Garima Batra

Submitted to Contest #40

‘A friend in need is a friend indeed’This has been taught to all of us when we were kids in school. At that time, since we were naïve, I never thought it would be true. I thought this was just a saying. However, as I matured with age, I realized this was more than just a phrase. As I grew up and entered high school, I had many friends. And all of them were the best I could have. We used to study together, share our lives, hang out, and have fun. Being a frank person, I had friends in different groups. And somehow, I managed them all ef...

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“Distance- Bond breaker or bond strengthener?” by Garima Batra

Submitted to Contest #40

Denise and I had been friends since elementary school. We were chatterboxes as this is how the teachers would give a remark in our report cards. We always sat with each other and were seen talking. I remember once, we were in different sections and we cried a lot. Finally, the teachers had to bring us both in the same class. Everyone knew about us being best friends. We were inseparable. Once we grew up, we even started visiting each other’s place and having sleepovers. Our families got along well too. They were aware of our craziness f...

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“Only in the darkness can you see the stars — Martin Luther King Jr” by Garima Batra

Submitted to Contest #39

‘’Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are? Up above the world so high Like a diamond in the sky!’’The 5-year-old kid recited the rhyme in a soft voice while adoring the sky. ‘’The stars look lovely today no?’’, Sunil asked in a hoarse voice. ‘’Yes, they look shiny. But why do stars twinkle?’’, Vaibhav’s inquisitiveness finally made him pop the question. 'He was just a kid. This was his age to ask questions.' Sunil thought to himself. ‘’It is their light beta (son). They give...

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“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” by Garima Batra

Submitted to Contest #38

She had just woken up from her afternoon nap. She struggled to get out of her bed, freshened up in the bathroom, and went straight to her verandah. ‘It’s a boon to have a house on the ground floor. During this lockdown, I at least have an open space to soak in some sun and fresh air. It is such a relief to see some greenery around' Khyati pondered while admiring the beauty of nature in the park which was just in front of her house. Just when she was engrossed in the beauty and the peace, she heard some voices. Lag ja gale ki fir ye hase...

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Author bio

I am a cheerful and fun loving girl. I believe in the motto- You Only Live Once. I have pursued Journalism and Mass Communication and have worked in the PR industry for three years. I love to read books, draw, write and connect with people.