Nandini Panchal.

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2022

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6 Stories

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“The One Thing I didn't say” by Nandini Panchal.

For the umpteenth time in my life, I’m upset again. It’s not as if something big has happened, just the usual shadows of unhappiness have cast over my mood. It began with me getting up late (as it always does). Somehow, I remembered the day I had gone to Mumbai. For the first time in my life, I had seen the tall buildings I had just seen in photos on Google. I had felt the college campus I had dreamed of—the massive welcoming black Iron Gate, the automated doors, air-conditioned campus. It was the life of my dreams. Just what I had thought o...

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“A Call for Christmas” by Nandini Panchal.

It’s that time of the year again. The lights, the music, the cheer and warm feelings—just when everyone appreciates home and love before going back to another eleven months of emotional coldness. As usual, I’m sitting at my desk, surrounded by papers and books. The window is closed, like always. I turn to glance at the white clock on my desk. It is half-past seven. Almost an hour, I had been solving physics since ...

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“I was happier with my books” by Nandini Panchal.

Two months. Two whole months since college ended. My exams are over. I’m waiting for the results. No, I’m not; I already know what’s happening after that. I’m still there. Still the same person. I haven’t changed at all; except for one thing perhaps, I have started laughing more, talking more and most of all, living in the present moment. But my present isn’t pleasant, so I’ve taken a refuge in ...

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“Unlikely Friends (The Lonely Tears part 2)” by Nandini Panchal.

Just another day at college. The recess bell rang at 10.30 and my classmates stampeded out of the physics lab, buzzing excitedly about the things they were going to eat, how their stomachs growled all through lab session or how someone had started dating someone.I waited until the last of the boys filed out and then, I packed my things and made my way to the canteen.Hundreds of students chatting merrily occupied the tables, content in their own groups...

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“The Lonely Tears” by Nandini Panchal.

Grey clouds loomed overhead as I stepped out of the auto-rickshaw and pulled my bag into my arms. Handing over the money to the driver, I joined the other girls and rushed into my college gates as the sky began pouring down.‘Come on, students! Please stand in a queue!’ ordered our class teacher over the chaos. I hastily cast around for my classmates and found Shivani there with Pranali. I walked over to them and we exchanged greetings and discussed how we had each spent our vacation...

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“All the Things I have Not said” by Nandini Panchal.

It was a sultry winter morning in January. A chill breeze was blowing on the school ground as I wrapped my arms around myself, drawing a steadying breath.‘Nervous?’ asked Shilpa, leaning forward kindly. I dimly glanced up at her graceful body and how the plain white shirt and black jeans suited her so well. A soft pink lipstick made her face bloom like a lily. She was holding herself with so much ease that I almost felt envy of her.‘N-no, I’m-I’m fine...

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Author bio

I am an introvert and part-time working student. But I try to squeeze as much time for my writing as I can. I also enjoy playing the piano. As of now, I'm completely new to writing, so any feedback is welcome. My favourite books: 1. The Lord of the Rings 2. Harry Potter 3. Sherlock Holmes (anything with Holmes!) 4. Anne of Green Gables series 5.Pride and Prejudice 6. Little Women My stories are mostly about college and college life, with a tinge of poetic philosophy. If that's anything you're looking for, please feel free to leave some feedback.