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Pratheeksha R

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2020

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The Reunion

Submitted to Contest #68

This was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. After several failed attempts the three best friends had finally succeeded in having a reunion. “This only worked because Mai is going to the States and you wanted to see her one last time. You guys don’t respect my initiatives otherwise ” Dimple asserted as she drove the car. She was the leader and basked in the spotlight whenever a chance opened up. “And, she wanted to bully me one last time.” Anwesha groaned, riding shotgun. She was an introvert, who seldom spoke. ...

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The List

Submitted to Contest #66

23 July 2002Dear Diary,To say I’m obsessed with ranking is an understatement. Seeing phrases like “Top 10 rankers of the class”, “Top 5...”, “Top 3”... “The 1” and the names make me happy. These are the set of students who are deemed the best from the rest! And the adrenaline rush if I’m in one of them!!May all domains be ranked - “Top 50 actors”, “Top 50 artists”, “Top 50 innovators”. I wish to make it big by being ranked in one of the prestigious lists.But, I’m a third-grader. So let’s focus on class ranks now. ***8 November 2003Dear ...

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Luck by chance..or by worth?

Submitted to Contest #66

There’s a cold breeze blowing up that gives me goosebumps. I’m normally acquainted with the cold, given that I’m in Canada where the temperature drops to -45° C. We spend nearly 7-8 months in a year in snow, but today, I’m not my usual self. I have been summoned to the “Provincial Centre of Speakers Bureau” for a debacle that happened 3 days ago at the Area Contest where I was contesting. However, I’m not alone. Along with me, there is Dimple Mehta - the Area Director, Meena Bhat - the Division Director, and Lily Murphy - the Chief Judg...

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More than an assignment...

Submitted to Contest #65

The teacher announced “In tomorrow’s class, everyone will give a talk on what they did for Halloween. I’m eagerly looking forward to listening to all your stories.” 9 year old Rohan froze. This was his very first Halloween, more so in a foreign country. He hailed from India and there was no Halloween there. That evening, he waited patiently for his dad to return from the office. He looked out of the window as he saw a bunch of kids going Trick or Treating in his neighborhood. They were dressed in costumes. Spider-Man, super m...

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1241 Drummond St

Submitted to Contest #64

The headlines read “48 year old man arrested for misbehaving with a female tenant.” On further reading, the address read “1241 Drummond St”. That was just down the road of my apartment. It’s a mansion on a really big fenced lawn. There’s no front yard or back yard or garage. It’s just a house with grass all around. It’s painted in light green color & has a brown color roof. The interiors are pale. If you’re wondering, how I’d know the interiors, well, my roommates and I had gone for its viewing 4 months before. We had rejected that pla...

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AppleHound Farms

Submitted to Contest #63

It was a busy day at the Fox Studios; and yet the employees looked forward to it. The interviewers, cameraman, technicians, all were in anticipation of the interview of the owners of AppleHound farm & products - most popular in Northern America. Their ciders, pie, juices, jams sold in millions. There was just something about their product as opposed to the others. The interview was scheduled to go live in an hour and the founders - Arden Wilson & Mabel Wilson reported to the office. They were elegant siblings in their middle ...

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Future on hand

Submitted to Contest #62

“Hurry up Anwesha! We’ll be late and I cannot afford to miss Ma’s preaching on your birthday!! You’re stepping into your teenage years.” Asma screamed at her daughter, as she hurriedly packed some documents into her handbag. Anwesha came from her room, sulking and rolling her eyes. It was not only about waking up at 6 AM on a Saturday Morning, all the more so on her birthday that bothered Anwesha, she wouldn’t wake up any other day, at any time for Ma’s preaching. Ma meant Mother but Asma wasn’t referring to anyone’s biological mother; ...

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Unfathomable Regret

Submitted to Contest #61

Aaron Knight sat sipping hot tea in the chilly morning of October in Darjeeling. He was there for a conference which would mean millions to his company and would later go on a solo trek that he always dreamt of. By 30, he was one of the most successful business tycoons of his time. Realizing his dream materializing, he smiles to himself and continues sipping when his phone beeps. It was a text message that read “Send me your temporary address. Or, may I just send you a photo? ”. Aaron places his tea down and picks the mobile, hovers over the...

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Author bio

I am a Software Developer by profession. Although, I’m a novice story teller, writing is not new to me. I contribute often to magazines and blog posts. I’ve been reading novels since 8th Grade. Sudha Murthy, Arundhati Roy, Stephen King, Dan Brown, Sophie Kinsella are some of my favourites.

I’m also a Swiftie (Taylor Swift’s Stan). Aside from her guitar playing skills, I really admire her story-telling and lyrics. My stories here are a humble attempt to blur fancy from reality. Hope you enjoy reading them. :)

More often than not, I co-write with my friend Nilay Jha. Checkout his profile here: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/nilay-jha/

I really like the concept of “Karma” points. So, if you follow me, I follow back. If you like and comment on my story, I will return the same. Thank you so much for your time!!