Shaira Anjuman

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

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“Not a Beast” by Shaira Anjuman

“With regards to the evidence this court has seen, it finds Mr. Kabir guilty of physical abuse towards his wife.”-These golden words suffused me with sheer joy and neutralized the searing words of my Ma(mother) on the day I refer to as purgatory.He stumbled, customarily, ruining the iota of furniture that was unharmed the previous night. I perceived Ma arrived at the parlor immediately after his shriek. In his presence, her rosy cheeks never retained their original hue. I always failed to understand why she so irrevocably loved that man desp...

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“The Portrait at the Parlor” by Shaira Anjuman

The evening was initially like any other, with the sun setting gracefully on the horizon and painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. However, the atmosphere quickly changed as ominous black clouds gathered menacingly, casting an eerie darkness over the once lively streets. The suddenness of the change sent an uneasy feeling down my spine. Walking along a muddy, seldom-trodden path, I cursed myself for not checking the weather forecast that morning and for forgetting my umbrella. As the rain intensified, soaking me thoroughly, the paths ...

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“A Newly Built Respect” by Shaira Anjuman

Submitted to Contest #99

 Boredom and monotony reigned over the cerebrum of my head. My summer vacation had come to an end, and I had not got a chance to step out of the house. I grumbled that dad always gets a busman’s holiday. Just then, mother arrived in my room like a ray of sunshine and decreed that in the evening we were going to my uncle’s house. Uncle Hasan had lately come from abroad and did not have a proper knowledge of the city. Mother said, “Your uncle has shifted into an archaic mansion of the 20th century in an area dwelled by the urban elit...

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Author bio

Hello, I am Shaira Anjuman. This is my writing blog where my sole aim is to help people exercise their interest in all that surrounds them and bring a fresh perspective to their circumstances. Furthermore, I plan to aid those struggling with enhancing their English writing skills, which is the sole concern of adults and/or students from a Bengali Medium school background planning to settle or study abroad. Through my blog, I plan to channel creativity among my peers, since I strongly believe that promoting creativity begins with the generating of new knowledge, in lieu of the passing on of existing knowledge solely. To me, it is paramount that creativity is nurtured rather than dulled.