Sivaram Govindaraj

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2019

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“GOSSIP BOOMERANGS” by Sivaram Govindaraj

The largest tavern in Rubi Isle (which is on planet tellus – earth’s twin) was owned by Lima wife of a prosperous fishmonger. Lima was overly fond of gossip and many customers both male and female would openly recount to her whatever they had to say. Lima was tall and hefty and quite good looking with sumptuous female fittings. That day a woman dropped in and Lima said “Koma it been weeks since I’ve seen you.”...

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“AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN EX-SUPERSTAR” by Sivaram Govindaraj

I am female author Rajani. In fact I am a novelist whose works have proved popular. I was at home working on a new novel when I received a phone call. I answered it when a female voice came on saying “I’m Kajal Kumar. Does the name ring a bell?” I said “Yes. Don’t tell me you were once the superstar?” “Quite right. I want to publish my autobiography. Can you ghost write it? I’ll compensate you for it.” I w...

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“DESTINY INTERVENES” by Sivaram Govindaraj

I was on an aisle seat on the plane. Right next to me in the window seat was a tall elderly white man with a beard. Sometime after the plane took off he rang for the service crew and asked for a glass of water. It was brought and given to him. He drew out a pill and was about to swallow it when the plane ran into sudden turbulence. Before he could swallow his pill the water in the glass spilled over wetting his clothes a...

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“TRIP GONE WRONG” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Parkway High School in Reed City was reputed for development  of sports`persons and body builders. Not that studies were neglected! The Founders Day came and the school arranged a trip to Heartland and Quipu about 150 miles away. Heartland was a resort town which had an entertainment center with Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, dodgem cars, target shooting and the like. About 10 miles beyond it was the Quipu waterfalls.  ...

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“NOT A CASTLE IN THE AIR” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Teacher Janaki had just entered the school when she got a call from principal Sonia wanting her in her office. Janaki went Sonia’s office. Janaki was the class master of the 8th standard which had 20 students. Learning House School for women was well known in Reed city for producing many outstanding students. Its principal Sonia was about 50 tall and well-built. With her shell rimmed spectacles she looked over...

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“DECREE OF FATE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

I am sure you would have read about the notorious Diego gang in the newspaper and seen the media stir it caused. I am Diego who has reformed after a 3 year prison sentence. When told of Diego you will recall gangster Red Beard as part of my gang. He had been convicted to die by hanging but his lawyer expertly got the judgment reversed. I had turned approver and was let off with a mere 3 year sentence but Red Beard receiv...

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“IT IS WRITTEN” by Sivaram Govindaraj

The apartment building in which I live has 4 floors and I am the tenant of the topmost floor. The first floor is occupied by Mr.Sarma a retired bank executive. I am myself a retired officer of a shipping company but Sarma is elder to me. That morning as I came down I saw Sarma mop in hand standing near the lift well. I wished him when he said laughing “I suppose you’ve come down to stretch your legs! Can’t go anywhere wi...

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“DOINGS OF GODS” by Sivaram Govindaraj

God Shango and his consort Oba were travelling in the sky overhead on their own power. Oba said “I see planet tellus below. Let us go down and study the people.”Tellus was a planet which is earth’s twin about 800 years behind.Shango asked “Oba do you really want to study the people?”“Why not? People interest me.”Shango said “Of course we won’t be seen. It is now past dusk. We are on Rubi Isle. Shall we go down?”Oba said “I can see the home of Lima who runs the biggest tavern on Rubi Isle. Her husban...

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“LOST IN TIME ” by Sivaram Govindaraj

It was the year 2023 when Tom the forensic scientist went to work. He reached his office at 9 AM which was an hour before opening. It was his practice to be early at work where he would also stay well beyond closing time. He was now going back 3 years to study a crime committed recently and swung the time machine console towards him. Tom’s voice actuated the mechanism. He said “Reed city. South Avenue,Jasmine Vill...

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“IN ANOTHER LIFE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Silver Crown Hospital was a large multispecialty hospital in Reed city. The director of the hospital was Dr.Deep a well-known surgeon who was now about 50.He had worked in an American hospital, and invited by SCH had come to work there. The invitation was extended as he had been born in Reed and had grown up there. His late father had been a landlord who had been looked upon as a good Samaritan due to his charit...

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“HAPPENINGS” by Sivaram Govindaraj

WHAT COULD HAPPEN: Tom was a young man. He was from poor stock but had largely overcome the consequences through hard work at studies. He was also a good athlete but had sacrificed it for tḥe sake of studies.  He had won a scholarship to a premium institution of higher education and had got through summa cum laud. He was called for interview by a multinational company on a date a week away at 11 AM. Tom got...

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“COVER UP” by Sivaram Govindaraj

As a chronicler I have written about planet tellus – earth’s twin – which is about 800 years behind. An important town on tellus is Rubi Isle ruled by a king. One day the king was in audience with his Chief Minister (CM) when the queen joined. The king said “CM have you any developments to bring to our notice?” “Yes Sire. Some women have organized a movement termed cover up.” King said “What is it a...

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“SILVER CROWN CAFETARIA” by Sivaram Govindaraj

The Silver Crown Hospital is in Reed city and has a reputation for good treatment in multi-specialties. My tale is set in SCH’s cafeteria which was an eating place and also housed health foods for patients. It was a large area well lit. The kitchen was set within besides storage areas etc. Early that morning the SCH cafeteria was as usual a beehive of activity. Hospital visitors, staff and so on who sought an early break...

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“BACK TO SQUARE ONE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

The seas on planet tellus are treacherous. One moment there is calm and in the next there is a gale. Navigating in the dark is very tricky with only starlight. But the 3 government boats were sailing at full speed chasing the bandit who was fleeing. They had been tipped off that Ted was on his way to Rubi Isle. But Ted was an expert at avoiding capture. As they neared the coast Ted saw the lighthouse glowing on Rubi Isle...

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“AN AI STORY” by Sivaram Govindaraj

AI switched on Time Machine and set a date. TM : No data. AI sets it a century down to 1923. Town: Reed. TM record: Rich landlord KK. Builds residence named VILLI completed 1926 employing many workers. KK had two wives, several children and grandchildren. Despite it he had a mistress Urvasi a woman from a family of dancing girls. KK’s son through Urvasi named Pani became a reserve soldier in...

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