Kirrtanaa Thanesh

“Nat's Resolutions” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

Dear Diary, here is my list of New Year’s Resolutions.1. Exercise. I remember last year when the pandemic started, we were all shut up in our houses for like a few months. I did not do any form of exercise. I had unknowingly put on a few pounds at home. Only found that out when I got back to school.“Natalie, is it just me or do you look chubbier than before?” Ugh, that Mr Wiseman is just so trying. I wasn't even that fat. If you’d met me for the first time you wouldn’t even know I’d put on weight, you’d think that I was just a standard ...

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“An Unfortunate Experience” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

Where I come from, there is no such thing as knocking on doors. I only learned that after a few weeks in Brendon Drove.~~  About two weeks ago, I was baking a batch of chocolate-chip cookies to take to my neighbour's house. I wanted to get to know them and thought it was a kind gesture.  Suddenly, I heard banging on my front door. My heart raced. Who was it? Was it a robber? But robbers wouldn’t dare to come out in daylight, would they? Or perhaps it was some wayward children, trying to annoy people.   A “d...

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“A Bad Decision” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

Author's Note: This story includes killing.The alarm clock rang and woke me up. Shocked by the ring, I half-jumped and fell off the bed. I groaned and rubbed my head, trying to get back on the bed to go to sleep. But as hard as I tried, I could not.Suddenly, I remembered what happened the day before. What I had done. I didn’t want to think about that memory but it kept crashing back to my mind. Finally I gave in.~~It was a calm evening. I decided to go to the park to feed the ducks. I loved the ducks. I could tell them anything and they woul...

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“The Attic” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

Mrs Jones grabbed her oven mitts and pulled out a tin. Thankfully, this time, it wasn’t burnt. She had finally mastered the recipe of the pumpkin pie. A feeling of pride and joy could be found in Mrs Jones.  Loud footsteps thundered down the stairs.“We’re hungry!” moaned Mrs Jones daughters, Hannah and Penny.“So you just happened to be hungry at the exact time the pie is ready?” asked Mrs Jones, lifting the pie out of the tin.“Yep,” said Penny, licking her lips as she watched her mother transfer the pie onto a plate.“Well, you can’...

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“A Superhero” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

Author's Note: This story is Part Two from my previous story, "One day you will know" Anyway, enjoy!I drove on and on. My mind was buzzing. I sniffed. I was going to Laurel’s house. My best friend always understood me. Maybe I could stay at hers for a day, keep her company. She was always great at cheering people up. Maybe she could cheer me up.I was so absorbed in my thoughts, I didn’t see a lady waving at me, in the middle of the road. I almost crashed into her. Who would value their life that little? I went to give the lady a piece of my ...

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“One day you will know” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

Author's Note: This story was somewhat emotional to me for some reason and I hope you enjoy it! Oh, and by the way, the three sentences at the end belongs to Grandpa. 😉“Miss Sterling.I turned my chair around, slurping my chocolate mint milkshake.“You’re late, John,” I said.“Yes- I know- I’m sorry Miss Sterling but-”“Where are the reports I asked you to work on?” I demanded.“Oh, I’m sorry- I haven’t finished them. I-”“You’re fired,” I said.“What?” said John, stunned.“Fired,” I repeated. “Now get out.”I coolly slurped my milkshake loudly.~~RIN...

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“Josh Adwins” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

Liza gets knocked out and is carried out of the house by a man with a mask and a hoodie. Her children, Tyler and Laura can’t sleep because of the noises they hear.“Hey Laura, “ whispers Tyler. “What d’you think is going on?”“I don’t know. I heard a sort of thud,” replies Laura.  The twins climb out of bed, switches on the lights and slowly opens the bedroom door. All is quiet. A little too quiet.“Mom?” says Laura cautiously.No reply.“Look!” says Tyler. “She must have gone out. The door is open.”“But why would she leave the door ope...

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“The Artist” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

“So, what story should I tell you today?” asks Mom as she tucks the twins in bed. “How about the Doughnut Robbery?”“No, we heard that one already!” says Tyler.“Tea Trouble?” asks Mom.“No!” says Laura.“What story, then?”“Could we hear one of the stories about when you were young?” asks the twins.Mom hesitates. “Oh, all right then.”The twins look eagerly at Mom.“I woke up late for school. I had slept very late that night because I was up reading the Villan comics. My friend Sally had lent them to me and I was supposed to return them the next d...

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“The Birthday Disaster” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

Submitted to Contest #105

Lily’s POVI’m super excited because my birthday party’s going to start! The guests will arrive any minute now! I’ve just finished decorating the whole place. Layla’s just finished making the jelly and Riley’s hanging up more balloons. I’m so lucky that they’re helping me. I never would have managed it by myself.  I think I kind of overdid it with the invitations and invited more people than I was supposed to but never mind. The more the merrier!  I’ve just heard a few cars park in my driveway! My birthday party is about t...

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“Elixon” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

Submitted to Contest #103

I was in a building. “Elixon” read the sign on the building. There were up to 15 floors. I walked into an elevator and pressed the button that had the number ‘1’ engraved upon it. The doors shut and opened. It was just rooms. I pressed the button that said ‘2’. It was just another floor of rooms.         I tried the third, fourth, fifth until the fourteenth floor but they were just rooms. I pushed my finger on the button that said “15” and the door shut. Before I could see what was on the other side,...

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“The Reflection” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

Submitted to Contest #101

Ruth picked up the receiver. “Hello?” she said.“Ah, Miss Wilder!” said a man’s voice. “We have heard that there has been suspicious activity in the museum. Can we meet up there in five minutes?”“Of course, Officer Nate!” said Ruth.“Good,” said Officer Nate and hung up.  Ruth put down the receiver and walked across her room. She yanked her brown detective bag open. There was a purse, a bar of chocolate, a folded magazine, a notebook, five coloured markers, a black pen, test tubes, but no gun.    “Oh no, that...

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“"It look's like we're on our own now."” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

Submitted to Contest #100

I helped her mom to slice up some apples. Aunt Dorothy was coming for lunch in an hour and everything had to be perfect. Aunt Dorothy was the fussy type and she liked getting her way. I glanced at her little brother Cal who was stirring a bowl and every so often, out a finger inside and licked it. “Cal!” I said. “You shouldn’t eat the cake mixture. We won’t have enough then.” “But it tastes really good!” whined Jack putting another sticky finger into his mouth. “How about you watch some TV instead?” I said gently, taking the bowl from ...

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“My Cousin” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

Submitted to Contest #99

It was the summer holidays, and I wasn’t too excited about that because we go to Aunt Doe’s every summer.  It’s not that I don’t like Aunt Doe- that’s not the reason I don’t want to go. It’s her daughter, Celia.    We’re the same age but Celia looks a lot older than me. That’s probably because of the clothes. Celia shops on her own but I’m not allowed to so Mom picks my clothes.  Every time I go to Aunt Doe’s, Celia stays in her room and only comes out at mealtimes. She always brings her phone with her when she...

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“Earthquake in Japan” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

Luna went down for breakfast in a rush. “I have great news!” said Kim. Luna looked at her mother. “What?” “We’re going to Japan!” said Kim excitedly. “What?” said Luna, shocked. “Now?” “Yep!” said Kim. “I packed your suitcase already while you were sleeping. It’s in the car. Go and wait there.” “But… what about breakfast?” asked Luna. “Our plane’s going to leave soon so we’ll eat on the way to the airport as to not waste time. Go wait in the car while I finish making these sandwiches.”  Luna went outside and opened the c...

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“The Man in Black” by Kirrtanaa Thanesh

Submitted to Contest #97

Nick tossed about in bed. He couldn’t sleep. He gave up trying to keep his eyes shut because he knew it was useless. And his pillow was on the wrong side of the bed.  Nick sat up and put the pillow on the right side of the bed. He straightened his blankets and lay down on the bed, still unable to sleep. He stared at his ceiling. And then he stared at the window. There was the moon. How round and bright it was. He got up and went to the window to get a closer look.  Nick admired the moon. He lived in a flat on the 7th floor. Fr...

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