Sivaram Govindaraj

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2019

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248 Stories

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“THE BIRD LULU” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #73

In a bygone age in India in the village of Brinj, there dwelt Magician, an aged man who was wanting to go on pilgrimage. He called his aide and said “Suri, I’ll be off from this place for about 80 days. You should manage till I’m back. I’m leaving Lulu the bird with you. She is capable of taking two for a ride, short distances. Look after her well. Not that she needs feeding as she can do it herself. Be kind to her. You must know the story of the hen which could speak 3 languages.” Suri said “Master I don’t know the story.” Magician said “T...

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“PEDRO'S CHOICE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #72

He had been nicknamed ‘Pedro’ while in America and the name had stuck. He was an athletic young man about 27, tall, fair and handsome with neatly combed hair and a trim moustache. He had gone to the USA in early life and had a degree in petrochemicals. His sponsor – a relative – had said “Pedro, you’ve a degree and experience here. I think you should go back to India. Mehrchand who is chief of Zica Chemicals is offering you a research job.” Pedro had come back to India and was part of Zica Chemicals. That was a year ago. Zica had two divisio...

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“FAMILY SECRET” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #72

My name is Saibel and I am a chartered accountant running my own firm. One morning as I started work I was surprised to see the following message from a Mr.Nash of Miles and McDougal a firm of attorneys in Texas: ‘Mr.Miguel Ramirez aged 95 passed away on 10th November 2020 in Texas. He was the head honcho of Ramirez Farms which he started. I have been his lawyer since several years and he trusted me fully. In his will, besides other bequests, he leaves $10,000 to his sister’s grandson Saibel, provided he can establish that he (Ramirez) was f...

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“THE REAL FACTS” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #70

That group of 8 houses on the fringe of the city were in a gated enclosure named STILLNESS. The houses had all been sold to retired/old people. They were independent but with common service facilities including staff under a manager. A medical professional from a charitable hospital would visit once a day. There was a club house where residents could play indoor games. The club house also had a kitchen with chef, and residents could order food and beverages if required. There was a library inside the club house which was quite popular. All t...

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“THE ATONEMENT” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #70

The once-a-month cookery group would gather in what was called the Club Room of a residential complex in which the Pintos lived. Pinto’s wife Jay always hosted the event and the small group now came together. Jay welcomed the members. She was less than 30 and was good looking. She was dressed in a sari and her hair had been knotted into a bun. Kate was a member and she came dressed also in a sari. Jay told the group “Today we’ll see the new soup which can be heated and served even for a week. This will be demonstrated by madam Liyan.” Liyan ...

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“WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #70

Mr.Roy was a political VIP. He was a minister who had control of several new projects and was part of a team which chose equipment to buy and projects to take up. He had just crossed 40, was balding and had a rotund figure with a big moustache. He belonged to the LPT party which ruled the State. It is fair to say that Roy was not corrupt. In fact he prided himself on his incorruptibility, and was held in high esteem in that regard. That day Roy was in his office when legislator Maya walked in. She had crossed 50 and was an imposing figure du...

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“NAVEEN'S REMARRIAGE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #69

The ad in the matrimonial column read: “Male 38 years, Master of Business Administration, working for a large company needs bride. I am a divorcee. Own an apartment in which I live alone. Divorcee will be considered.” Other details were the usual photo and contact details. He received 4 responses and felt the one from Asha was suitable. He invited her for dinner at a restaurant and she accepted. He was waiting for her wearing a flowered T-shirt over well-ironed trousers. He was tall. fair and bearded with his curly hair nicely parted and was...

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“FAMILY FORTUNES” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #69

 His name isn’t Bork, but for convenience it has been shortened from a ten lettered word. He was approaching 70 and had 2 sons and a daughter. He had a rugged build with a big moustache and his wearing a dhoti and turban proclaimed him to be a farmer in India. He was a graduate and had later moved into farm business. Dealing in onions was the first business that his father had started. However with extensive farmland he had inherited, Bork ventured to deal wholesale in other vegetables as well. As business grew, a company had been float...

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“A FABLE OF RURAL INDIA” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #68

[This story is set in rural India of over 150 years ago.]It had been nearly 24 years since she had last seen it, but the place looked exactly the same. She was now 38 but the memory hadn’t faded. She had played in this house in the village of Rampet when young, petted by grandparents. Fond memories still lingered. Her name was Rani. She was actually a citizen of the prosperous village of Chembu, a day away by bullock cart, where she owned large tracts of agricultural land which yielded her a good income. So she chose to neglect this old hous...

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“MOON IN THE LAKE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #68

They were lying on the bank of the river watching the sun rise. It was a cloudless morning and the sun was starting to show its vigour. They were looking hopefully for someone to come and help them. He was dressed in shorts and his chest was bare. She was in jeans with a blouse on top. In moments a boat sounded near them and they saw search lights focussing on them. Two men rushed out of the boat and lifting the woman first loaded her on the boat. They came back and the man was also on board. The boat reversed and in a matter of minutes reac...

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“A PIRATE'S STORY” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #67

[This story is set in a time more than 7 centuries ago.] Doko stood at the helm of his wide bottomed sailboat looking at the shore in the distance. It was his final voyage, goodbye to piracy!  His aide adjusted the sails getting the boat to go ashore. Doko now turned around and looked fondly at the sea which had been the source of his wealth over the years. He was tired of piracy and was bound for his outlaw village on an island - which was almost his own - where he hoped to live the rest of his life in peace. Looking at him one wouldn’...

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“A SPACE ADVENTURE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #67

Kingh was an Indian-origin billionaire and owned an island with space launch facility. At age 30, he had seen most of the earth and longed to see aliens. He decided to do it by getting a space ship built to accommodate two passengers. After it was ready he contacted Dr.Colaco a space scientist about travelling into space. Of course he was still single and the possibility of a wife sharing his journey was ruled out. Colaco said “Mr.Kingh, your spaceship hasn’t been proved. So before you go to meet aliens you should go to a friendly planet and...

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“SHEILA'S VENGEANCE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #66

Among the super-specialty hospitals in that city VJ had a reputation for good disease treatment and patient care. One of the specialists in VJ was Dr.Roy, a neurosurgeon. He was an imposing figure with his height and body build. He had rugged features and was balding. His always friendly smile made him popular with patients and their kinfolk. That day he was in his room in the hospital when the nurse brought him a patient’s file. He saw it and asked for the patient to come in. A good-looking lady came in holding on to a bearded elderly man. ...

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“FULFILMENT OF A DREAM” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #66

Isaac was over 6 feet in height. At 40 he was ruggedly handsome though his hairline was receding. He had been a sportsman while studying law and had even won a marathon. He had also won oratorical contests while he was a student. After a spell of apprenticeship with a well-known legal firm, he had set up private legal practice in a downtown area. He would commute for work by car from his home not far away in an apartment. Isaac had good legal knowledge and clients would come to him based on his reputation. Besides legal apprentices he had a ...

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“WINKY'S SLICE OF LIFE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Submitted to Contest #66

Zygal was a formidable name in the film world in India. He owned the eponymous studio which produced super hit films. These were news about his doings: He was a young man who had inherited wealth. It was he who had highlighted Winky into filmdom. The reason was simple. Winky had the looks, the shape, the histrionic ability, the memory and the capacity to integrate herself into different roles with ease.  She had already done well in the movies she had starred in so far. Now the rumour going round was that Zygal was soon going to launch ...

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