Shiraz Rahim

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

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“Family names” by Shiraz Rahim

Submitted to Contest #98

“Ranasinghege Gamalathge Weerasinghge Mudiyanselage Jayawardanege Herathge Punchinilamege Wickramasinghege Senanayakege Bandaranayakege Podisingho” was their family name. These names have been in existence from the days that the British ruled, and traditionally mentioned with pomp and pageantry in the annals of this little Island country in the Southern Indian Ocean. Sirisena, the lanky gentlemen, was the father. He had this walking stick made from Teak, with an engraved artwork of a lion along with eyes embedded with tiny blue sapphires...

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““The persistent Beggar” by Shiraz Rahim” by Shiraz Rahim

Submitted to Contest #94

“The Man” lives amongst the lush green mountains, with an abundance of vegetation as food and in a quaint little house that appeals to any traveller, such as Nimal, who cherishes the simplicities of life. Nimal loves the man’s little hut, for it caters to the minimalistic person who enjoys the tranquil and peaceful life, away from any noisy town or city. It became Nimal’s duty to visit “the Man” on his many long journeys to his plantation from his hometown, and “the Man” never fails to offer Nimal a sweetmeat and a nice cup of hot tea in a s...

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