Khagesh Mahanta

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2020

Stories (7)

7 Stories

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“A Classy Notion Incepted” by Khagesh Mahanta

I have gone through her first monthly progress report card that is too elaborate, covering all the possible aspects, indicating a huge overall progress, in her. In the very first month, in the boarding school of her choice, she is rated as one of the 10 best students, by the assessment team. Our only daughter Ava, who has just crossed her 12, is away from home for the last one month and is staying at one of the best boar...

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“The Renovated Disposition” by Khagesh Mahanta

“Wow! See Jose, so lovely these ruddy shelducks and greater flamingos are!!” Sandra just could not resist, out of joy. “Yes Sandra, great that today we are lucky enough to see so many amazingly beautiful migratory birds, at this lake. Tom rightly suggested me to visit Majuli.” “Do you know Jose, this Majuli is the biggest fresh river water island of the World.” “Yes, I know...

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“The Rechristened Essence” by Khagesh Mahanta

So much dirt is accumulated on my Dad’s portrait! It took almost half an hour to clean his photo frame and the album. And of course, it is not unusual to get so much rubbish accumulated, as I have touched those after a gap of 2 years. Today, it’s his 8th death anniversary. Last year, I was so busy at an onsite project that, I could not spare time for this specific day of the year. I am feeling guilty th...

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“Eureka” by Khagesh Mahanta

32 sunny days are over including three Sundays, since I landed in this big City from my small town, where I have left my wife Nova and our two cute babies Ava and Adi. This one is a need based change of my workplace, with a promotion as-well-as a decent hike. However, I could have said “No” for the transfer of my job, as one more guy Arnab, who is a bachelor, is also working in the same domain, who could be my alternativ...

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“The Pentagon Show” by Khagesh Mahanta

“Wow, how special this evening is! Let’s enjoy the loveliness of the dazzling back yard.” I initiated in a little witty, to informally inaugurate the talks. We, all the five members of our family have arranged our folding beds in a pentagon shape, at our back yard, with a view to make it easier for us, to stop boredom from coming near our pentagon. “Today, it’s full moon. See, how cool lights are coming from the...

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“Crossing the Horizon” by Khagesh Mahanta

“It’s OK, brother” I gently hugged the palms of his hands with those of mine. With the hand gloves, it was difficult to guess the actual feelings. But, I could see that Rick was gazing at me with the teary eyes of regrets. He wanted to express his gratitude, by all sincere means and said “A big Sorry again; but, I promise that I will never repeat such an act, in my life.” I forgave him despite of his thievery of valuable...

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“An honest Star twinkled” by Khagesh Mahanta

The grand party at the Celebration hall is going on continuously, since the evening. All the attendees and the Organizing members of The Pride Club seem to be too happy and busy in enjoying the party. People have come here with hi fi fashion outfits; as if they have come to appear in a fashion contest. Many high profile persons, celebrities, political leaders, millionaires have gathered at the party venue. All are enjoyi...

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Author bio

Author of 3 books; some more are in the pipeline. A Nature lover and fitness freak; an Engineer & multi-management systems Consultant-Coach-Trainer. He loves writing mainly on different aspects of Human Life. Khagesh's poems, songs, stories, novels, and articles are popular, as those tend to cross the barriers of region, religion, creed, class, color & race and usually carry the message of human well-being. Also, he writes in a simple language that usually contains poetic rhythms that touch the hearts of the readers. He is a keen observer who does lots of research and brainstorming, while accumulating & developing his ideas & thoughts, on any topic, before writing down.