Ishika Kaur

“Fear” by Ishika Kaur

"I can see it now," she replied.  “Finally. I have to go for my flight,” he replied looking at his phone.  “I’ll send you to the airport,” she immediately responded.  “I can take a cab, it's totally fine. It’s your sister’s wedding,” he replied.  “No, I’ll send you,” She drove her husband to the airport. He came out, in his uniform and carrying a large suitcase.  “Bye. Have a safe flight. Love you” she replied, tears in her eyes. “ I love you too. Why are you in tears?” She walked closer to him. ...

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“The woman in blood...” by Ishika Kaur

It was half past eight, and Simon and his older sister were having dinner with their parents. “Today, I went to the next door neighbour’s house to hand over some cookies. There was no one there. The windows were all closed,” Rachel, the children's mother cried. "Mum, could you please send Mrs. Beth the list of books that I would like to borrow from the library?" Simon's older sister, Jean exclaimed. "Sure love. Just send me the books and I'll get it for you," her mother smiled. After dinner, Jean was helping her mother to load the dishes in ...

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“Death ” by Ishika Kaur

Regina's boyfriend had married a nurse. She had come down during breakfast. Her pace is as pale as the moon.  “Regina, are you fine?” her boyfriend’s mother asked. “I’m feeling very nauseous. I’m not sure why,” she replied, spreading jam on her bread. “I’ll call the doctor,” he replied. After breakfast, she went upstairs to her room. The doctor came. “She’s pregnant,” he announced. Edward immediately gasped.  “Can I talk to her privately?” he insisted. Everyone left the room “Meg, you never told me that you were - ,” Before he coul...

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“Betrayal ” by Ishika Kaur

 “Grow up!” her mother yelled at her.  “Dream big! Life isn’t about just becoming some random artist. Be a doctor or a teacher or a scientist,” her mother continued. “But I don't want to do all of those things. I want to be an artist!” Jennifer insisted. After a few minutes,  the doorbell rang. Her mother opened the door. Her mother and father had separated. A man dressed in a navy blue long sleeved shirt and tie came.  “Sweetheart, are you ready to go?” he asked, in a sweet tone. Patrica, Jennifer's mother was dressed i...

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“Cheater” by Ishika Kaur

Jane’s mother came in. Her mother, who worked as a gynaecologist. Their daughter was laying down on her dad’s lap watching a show. While her father was using his phone.  “Hey,” Regina called. Timothy put his phone away and beamed. “Hey gorgeous,” Regina and her husband kissed. Regina kissed her daughter on the cheek.  “Your brother almost killed a patient in the OR today. I had to tell him off. Now, your dad’s telling me off!”  “Timothy showed his wife the messages between him and her father. “Just ignore him. I think he’s irk...

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“Dad” by Ishika Kaur

“Mum, I’m going to the hospital for my checkup,” Jane called. “Alright, be back for our lunch early. There’s going to be a gift for you” her mother said, preparing the feast. Jane drove to the hospital listening to her favourite song. She reached the hospital. She entered the doctor’s room, before even seeing who the doctor was, she spoke “Good morning, Dr Murphy,” Jane smiled. “Good morning Dr Murphy is on leave today. Dr Park speaking,” he said. Jane smiled nervously and sat on the doctor’s chair.  “Please lay down for the scan,”...

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“Writer” by Ishika Kaur

"Sorry, but the office is closed," the guard answered. "I just need to submit my novel. I'll be quick. Please, this is my last chance to submit my novel that I worked on for years," begged Jane, panting. The guard refused. Jane begged him but he refused. She went to her mother's phone.  "Hey hon, what did the publisher say?" she asked, preparing lunch. "I was late at the publisher's office and the guard didn't let me in," Jane sobbed. "Oh, Janie," her mother said, in a sympathetic tone. Just then, her husband came in, with a smiling joy...

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“Mother in law” by Ishika Kaur

Submitted to Contest #105

 “Mum, why does Grandma treat me differently? Dick and Heather get treated well,” I asked. There was no response from my parents. My dad looked at my mother and she looked back at him without any response.  “ Now, finish up your dinner, ” my dad smiled. I silently ate my dinner. Then, my dad’s mother came down.She looked at me from her giant black eyes and I shivered down my spine.  “Filipino food!” she said in disgust.  “Yes, I cooked Filipino food. James wanted filipino food,” my mother answered rudely. “Anna, cook some...

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“Liar ” by Ishika Kaur

Submitted to Contest #103

“Sam, what's written at the back of this photograph?" asked Regan. Sam came hesitantly. He took the photograph from Regan's hand and ogled at it. It was a picture of him hugging a bar girl tightly. He looked at the back of it and turned pale.  "How about we have dinner and continue cleaning up?" he suggested, smiling nervously. She brought the food from the kitchen and they ate it together. She saw Sam was very pale and he was in great fear. "Sam, what's wrong?" she asked. "Oh, nothing. Continue eating," he smiled faintly. She finished ...

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“Ghost child , 👻” by Ishika Kaur

 “Iris go play by the sea with your cousins,” told her father while doing work on his laptop.  “No, I won’t. I heard that there is a mysterious figure,” she answered. “Don’t be silly! ,” he said. Just then, Maybellene answered, “Uncle Edward, it’s true,” May was his sister's daughter.  “You kids have some kind of sly plan.  Let’s have a talk about this with the others later,” he laughed.  “How about you two play upstairs with Regan and the Dick. Just make sure not to wake up Susan or Aunt Grace is going to lose her h...

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“Divorce 💔” by Ishika Kaur

Submitted to Contest #101

"Where's Madam?" "Must have gone partying, I guess," shrugged the maid. He sighed and said to himself, Then, a small girl came out of the room. Her amber coloured eyes twinkled.. "Olivia, go back to sleep. I'm coming," he said getting a shock. The little girl entered the room. Her ten year old brother was sleeping soundly. "Where is Mummy?" asked the little girl laying down. "She went out. Now, stop worrying and go back to sleep," he said. The little girl soon slept and he creeped out of the room. He sat by the poolside using his laptop. Af...

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“Pain” by Ishika Kaur

Submitted to Contest #93

"Sweetheart, come and have your dinner,” called Mrs. Allen. Harper was a nine year old girl. She went to the dinner table. Her mother served her the beef. “Where’s Daddy?” she asked. “Daddy’s working. An emergency rose up. He must be on his way,” “I want to wait for him,” He soon came rushing in the house. He rang the doorbell. His wife ran to answer it. “Your daughter waiting, doc,” she said laughing. He ran to his daughter. “I’m so sorry, Harper. Daddy had a emergency,” he said. “It’s okay Daddy,” he smiled. Harper was a very understandi...

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“Family ” by Ishika Kaur

Submitted to Contest #92

It was a Thursday evening, my Mum was from China and my dad worked as a British dentist. We lived in a penthouse in London. I had a younger and older sibling. My older sister aged 16 was staying in America with my aunt and uncle and my younger brother Francis was 9 and I was 12. We had servants to prepare our meals but when my mum wanted to prepare authentic food she made it herself. She was in the kitchen busy preparing dumplings. I was doing my homework. Our German Shepherd was playing with my brother. All of a sudden, the lights when off....

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“Truth ” by Ishika Kaur

Submitted to Contest #77

TW: self harm, death Dr. Avery Jackson and her sister both ran a mental hospital together. It was a cold snowy day. She was just about to go home. When, a nurse called her "Dr. Avery! Dr.! Irina has slit her wrist" The Dr. went to the patients' ward. The patient was crying bitterly looking at her bleeding wrist. Irina was ten years old. "Irina sweetheart, what did you do to yourself? " "I wanted to go to the cafeteria. This nurse doesn't allow me" cried the child. "I will bring you there. Let me do the dressing first" smiled the Dr. "Mary, b...

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“Write about two characters going apple picking.” by Ishika Kaur

It was a warm autumn evening and Harper Richard and her Spaniel, ( Max) were playing outside their garden. Their garden was very large. There was an apple orchard and an orange orchard. There was a flower bed and there were beautiful flowers such as Roses, Bluebells and Lilies. The apple tree grew outside their house. Mrs. Richard came carrying two large baskets and said" Harper, can Max and you pick some apples ? Pick the juicy red ones"" Yes, Mum" smiled Harper carrying the baskets. She gave Max a basket and they both ran down towards the...

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