Nandini Shukla

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2020

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Transville” by Nandini Shukla

https://helloworld2022.wixsite.com/hello-world/post/transville (extended) The town of Transville. Located at the tip of the world. Whether the north or south, I don’t know. Nobody does, for that matter. Our ancestors didn’t bother travelling the world, while many countries were being discovered around the globe. “Why?” you would wonder? “Why?” is what I wonder too. At the ripe old age of nine, when I was figuring out long divisions, our house caught fire. We all ran out, but alas, my dear dog didn’t get the signal. “Save him, please...

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“Chase Your Dream” by Nandini Shukla

Submitted to Contest #73

I’m very sorry honey,” Johnson heard. He turned around to see his grandma standing there. She wore a black dress with one of those fancy hats. “It’s uh okay. Don’t worry Mrs.Lace.”His grandma looked stung with those words. Of course, he thought, that’s what you get when you betray people. “Son, I understand it must be hard for you to lose your parents in such a horrid accident. That’s why I’m here.”“Why would you even care? You never even bothered what happened to your daughter. You never supported her dream, you left her when she was 1...

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“That Easter ” by Nandini Shukla

Submitted to Contest #69

"Please Caroline, I understand this must have been hard for you....." Dad said, looking upset. "I don't see why you had to get married again! Me and Cecy can manage ourselves and you!" "You are growing older, and so is Cecy...." "But-" "For me" I sighed. Those two words always got me. “Fine dad…just for you” He smiled and got busy with his work. You see, my dad got remarried and the lady he married, Caitlin, was moving in today evening. On Easter’s Holiday. My real mom died in an accident five years back, which was a truly depressing time. B...

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“The Christmas Murder” by Nandini Shukla

Submitted to Contest #67

RING! RING! RING! went the phone. I reached out to grab it. “Detective Aria Brielle speaking. How may I help you?” I said confidently, hoping it isn’t some advertisement.” It’s a TOTAL DISASTER Miss Brielle!” some woman on the other end moaned. Finally, some cases to solve! Trying to hide my paramount excitement, I replied, “And who might you be-” “Impetus Mall. Terrace. Right away!” She said and cut the line. I looked at myself in the mirror. My auburn hair was a mess. And I was still in my PJs. At home. I ran into the bathroom, tied a high...

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Hey there! I love reading and writing, and am using this platform to share my stories and read other people's too! https://helloworld2022.wixsite.com/hello-world Check out my blog ~