Shazia Bano

“The Show must go on!” by Shazia Bano

Submitted to Contest #25

Except the digit, nothing changes in a new year; still we make new year resolutions all determined to change something in our life for better. For Virat, his life was about to change, as he would be out from the prison on first January that year. 10 years of imprisonment had changed him completely, and that year resolution meant a lot to himHe never meant to attempt the crime for which he faced imprisonment, but still he couldn’t help but to face the trial. He loved Anu by all his heart and he was under impression that it was mutual. However...

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“Being ideal is not good; even a boyfriend” by Shazia Bano

Submitted to Contest #12

Ashutosh went Veronika’s home for the very first time. It was Veronika’s birthday and she wanted her parents to meet Ashutosh, as after one month, their graduation would be complete and she knew Ashutosh would never come to Delhi again.Their friendship seed was sown when they both were in first semester of same year batch in IIT Delhi, by the time they were in final year, that seed had converted into a fully blossomed tree.A tree which gives fruits to everyone but cannot eat the fruits itself. Everyone in the college considered them as an id...

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“When nature is on an adventurous trip” by Shazia Bano

Submitted to Contest #8

Vikram and Rehaan are two best friends and their common interest is travelling. Safari with camp stay in desert was in their bucket list for long. They planned a week trip for this not knowing that nature was also planning her adventure trip in the same week.They started their journey by Bus from Delhi and reached the Manesar district. It was a mesmerizing look to observe the point where sand and sky met at a far distance. Sand was shining like Gold and because of enormous sun-light, it was not possible to open the eyes without wearing goggl...

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“Talking with dead husband” by Shazia Bano

Submitted to Contest #7

Life is like a maze-puzzle, in which start and finish point is already decided by a Supreme Power, we all are trying different routes in our own way to reach the finishing point. For Julia also, one path which was to live with her husband Martin, was closed. Martin chose a short-cut leaving her alone to try all other routes available.Every month on the same date, Julia visited Martin’s grave with a cake baked by her. That day she chose chocolate flavor as it was his birthday today and chocolate was his favorite flavor. Every month she would ...

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“A language that only love understands” by Shazia Bano

Why it is said that people fall in love, why not people get love, people find love, people rise in love. Because when you are in love, you leave aside your ego and self-importance, that person becomes most important to you even more than yourself. It is not a servant or mercy thing; it is far beyond that.My thinking was not like this sometime before, when someone said things about love, I will simply laugh and say “it is only in words and books, have you seen anyone in true love in this real world, is this even exist? Why we are talking abou...

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