Mrudula Marathe

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Deal” by Mrudula Marathe

Submitted to Contest #99

It seems almost cruel that today will be the day that the bargain expires. It feels like a dark joke that hits too close to be funny. Perhaps the spirit, or demon, wanted it to be this way. Maybe making our last day the longest of the year was part of the fun, the game. We know it satisfies him to see us cling to life today, but we do it anyway. We wake up at sunrise knowing it’ll be our last one, perch ourselves on the balconies railing. We grip hands as that disc of life slides into the air, dowsing everything in its path with glit...

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“Breaking The One Rule” by Mrudula Marathe

Submitted to Contest #97

There was only one rule that had been drilled into my head throughout my life. Never go out the window in your room with someone you care for, ever. If you take someone take your worst enemy. Never, never, a friend. I suppose it’s a good thing I don't follow rules. --------------------------------------------------I was 14 years old and anxious for any kind of adventure. Anything to distract me from my looming future. In 3 short years I would become king. I was already expected to sit at my parents' side during hearings, liste...

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“No room for regret ” by Mrudula Marathe

Submitted to Contest #95

Vanilla or Chocolate, seemingly inconsequential, but right now this is the biggest decision I’ve ever had to make. What if I choose one and don’t like it? What if I have to throw it away, I wouldn’t want to waste money. What if I take the last one and someone else wants it? “Come on man, there's a long line behind you and I don't have all day. Choose a donut and move it along.” I looked up to meet the seller's eyes, annoyance was etched in every line on his face. I looked down quickly. “You know what, I lost my appetite. You have a goo...

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