Nandini Panchal.

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2022

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6 Stories

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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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“Lost in the Noise” by Nandini Panchal.

It was a bright summer day near the end of May and I was sitting at my desk with my head in my hands, my physics textbook was propped open before my eyes. The bell rang. I waited for a moment to see if my sister would open it. It seemed she wasn’t going to, because the bell rang again. I shook my head and raised myself from the chair, my legs and back feeling s...

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“Life is not a piece of paper” by Nandini Panchal.

An hour ago, I had been the luckiest person in my class—the ‘rising star’ as the they called me. And what was I now? Nothing. I was nothing more than a piece of paper with six straight A’s.We had our results today. I applied a tika on my forehead, touched the feet of the Ganesha idol at my desk and caught an auto rickshaw to my college. Some of my classmates waved to me, others shook my hand even before our mark-sheets were handed out. ‘We all know you are 1st...

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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.