Nalinie Harrinanan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2021

Stories (4)

4 Stories

66 karma pts

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“Moving Forward” by Nalinie Harrinanan

Submitted to Contest #89

Heather grew up in a world infused with shame and silence. A world governed by fear. She grew up in this small town, which implied that she has some working knowledge of the town and its social attractions. From a childhood spent in the playground, progressing to years spent in the mall and the cinema, to becoming an idealistic teenager with starry eyes seeking big adventures. Yes, she should know this town, but she did not. Heather grew up with her mother, Ann, who was difficult to predict. Most days Ann’s sadness was manageable, bu...

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“Goodbye, good riddance” by Nalinie Harrinanan

Submitted to Contest #88

Raz closed his eyes as he dipped his hand into the pocket containing the rock. Silently he wondered whether it was the stone or his conscience that weighed on him at this moment. While the small ordinary-looking rock undoubtedly held power that belied its appearance, he was sure it was his conscience betraying him now. Why now, he wondered. Why now, when I am so close. Regardless, his nervousness compelled him to ensure the weight in his pocket was the one required to seal this deal. Just as the tips of his fingers ...

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“The Beginning” by Nalinie Harrinanan

Submitted to Contest #86

It was 10:30 pm. I finally decided that it was time. The house was quiet. All that I could hear was my father’s soft snores. Still, I needed to be careful. My father was a light sleeper. Granted I detested having to sneak out. Especially as it was to learn to manage the abilities, my mother and her family passed down to me. Under normal circumstances, this would have been something to be proud of, but this was not normal circumstances. Therefore, there was no other choice. Just today, I almost set fire to the park, while there were children ...

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“Underwater” by Nalinie Harrinanan

Submitted to Contest #83

In the few seconds between breaking through the top of the water, and filling my lungs with air, the last few hours of my life played through my head. I did not think I would die this way. In fact, death did not cross my mind at all. It was all curiosity and longing. You see, I could not afford to pass up this opportunity. Back in home in Agartha opportunities rarely presented itself, so when this one appeared, one that I have been wishing for, for a very long time, I simply had to grab it. It almost felt as though my entire existence was...

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Author bio

Hello friends. My name is Nalinie Harrinanan. I have always dreamt of creating worlds, evoking emotions and giving power to those who need it through words. I'm not sure if that is attainable for me, but reading and writing is still a beautiful art to enjoy.