Sivaram Govindaraj

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2019

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248 Stories

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“GRIST TO THE MILL” by Sivaram Govindaraj

It was a full moon night and moonlight sparkled over waters of the Reed river. Spiritual and yoga instructor Yogi stood on the steps of a quay with his disciple Jag. Facing them stood Rani who was totally nude. Yogi said “Jag let the initiation into tantra start. I’ve given you details. Use the oils I specify and apply to the region I mention. Start with bottle one which is for her head. Go slow and apply as if she was a mere marble statue: You’re getting acquainted with her body.”Jag dutifully complied.When the anointing was over Yogi said ...

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“FOUNDING IZBY” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Planet tellus is earth’s twin about 800 years younger. Rubi Isle is an important region on tellus and was ruled by a king. The king who was in a meeting with his Chief Minister said “I know tellus is vast but new territories haven’t been discovered. There seem to be no explorers.” The CM said “No sire. There was even an attempt to reach the end point of tellus but it failed.  There was a great dig to see what lay under tellus. But it was abandoned.” “That is because some people believe that tellus isn’t flat but is spherical and is spin...

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“BROKEN DREAM” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Readers may recall that planet Mearth – a replica of earth exists. On it there is a region named Fornia. An important town in Fornia is Felt. Felt has grown very prosperous  following news of gold being found in the region. Lazy Horse saloon in Felt was a combination inn, bar and gambling joint. It was owned by Silver who was past 50.Besides this property Silver owned other businesses and houses and so he virtually ruled Felt. Silver’s daughter was Doll an eighteen year old beauty. Silver owned the Cactus Flower theatre where Doll would...

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“VENGEANCE IS NOT MINE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Someone ordered “Dev, explain to God why you were committing suicide.” Dev said “I was the authority for ordering new buses for the city. Two suppliers A and B were competing. Firm A was costly. I used my powers to divide the order with major share going to firm A. It was because Firm A gave me a substantial bribe. Suri from Firm B someḥow got the evidence of a bribe being given. It was a genuine recording of a conversation I had had and he had said he would expose me. I knew I was guilty and didn’t want my misconduct to be exposed which mea...

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“LENNIE GET YOUR GUN” by Sivaram Govindaraj

There exists a parallel universe with a planet named mearth which is a replica of mother earth. My story is set in a region of Mearth named Fornia. Fornia is flatland with sparse rain but is mineral rich. The indigenous people of Fornia are known as Redskins who have their own culture, laws and history. Redskins, both men and women are fierce warriors. When people called Whites arrived from across the seas they got a hostile reception from Redskins. However Whites learnt to live uneasily with Redskins. When gold was found in a cave under flo...

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“ENCHANTED INN” by Sivaram Govindaraj

The doings of this story happen on planet tellus – earth’s twin about 800 years younger. Great God Ra was going past when he felt he needed some rest that evening. Of course he was invisible and landed at the house of Clap. Fez was seated chatting with Clap. They were both wealthy young men and were close friends. Clap said “We’re stressed. Let us go to the luxury resort where we can eat drink and gamble and do whatever else we like to do to relax.” Watched by Ra they set off next morning. After they had reached, Clap said “Let us gamble be...

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“FRIENDSHIP RENEWED” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Rubi Isle is on planet tellus which is earth’s twin only 800 years younger. One morning  a man was passing by in a locality when he saw two men figḥting. They were fiercely pounding each other with fists and were trying to pull the opponent down to tḥe ground. The man who was a good Samaritan intervened and asked them to stop fighting. He said “I’ll take you to legal adviser Hook who can settle all issues.” He accordingly led them to Hook’s office wḥere he was seated. Hook was a handsome young man. He was famous as he knew law: He could...

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“ONE GOOD TURN” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Let me tell you about me first. I am Joe. I am 6 feet tall and a body building enthusiast. Consequently I have strong biceps and have won a Mr.GYMN AST title in Reed City where I live. I am patron of a gym with the funny name of Zelch near where I live. I am 30 with a balding head. I did my graduation and turned to vocational training becoming a sales specialist. I work as salesman for a paper manufacturer. It was a hot summer day – actually Monday - when I was walking along with my cap on my head. I had a cylindrical cardboard container und...

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“THE BROKEN BRIDGE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

 Reed city where I live has an arterial bridge over the river. It was built many years ago and recently cracks were discovered in it. These were propped up and a contract was floated for renovation of the bridge. Two firms A and B qualified to do the renovation. Both firms had skilled structural engineers though firm B had more experience and was recognized for having satisfactorily done similar jobs. Only their quotation was higher than A’s. They had quoted approximately 7 million rupees to do the job which was estimated to b...

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“"WON'T ROCK YOUR BOAT"” by Sivaram Govindaraj

If you haven’t heard of Rubi Isle it could be because it is not on earth but is on planet tellus which is earth’s twin about 800 years behind. RI was prosperous because of its cotton crops. A cotton plantation was owned and managed by Zink and his brother. Zink was only 20 and was tall and handsome. Blitz was also a young man about the same age as Zink and his prosperity was due to his farmland which produced a variety of vegetables and fruits. Blitz was also handsome. Zink and Blitz were close friends and both had an eye on Sigma who was th...

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“ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

The territory of Zygos is on planet tellūs –earth’s twin about 800 years behind. Irma was the most beautiful woman of Zygos. She had starred in travelling cultural shows and won much praise. While there were many wanting to marry her she had decided the groom must be a citizen of Zygos. Irma had made as list of possible suitors. It had come down to only two names -Sisero and Fez. Both were nobles and were wealthy .They were good friends besides. That day, knowing their names were in the short list Sisero and Fez sat talking in Sisero’s house...

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“BEAST IN THE SHADOWS” by Sivaram Govindaraj

This is the story of two close friends: Pal -that is me, and Rex. We live in the city of Reed. We both work in different fields for a manufacturer of plastic products. Rex was 32 which is two years older than me. While I was married to Renu, Rex had remained a bachelor. That evening when I came home from work I saw Renu changing the linen on the dining table. I knew we were hosting a farewell dinner for Rex the next day: Rex had quit the job and was going to Dubai on a new assignment. I said “Renu, I knew this dinner meant extra work for you...

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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.” “Lima there was a problem. You know my husband is wayward.” “Continue. I must hear.” “I’m ashamed to talk about it.” “We’re women and...

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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 was silent a moment and she said “It will be a show all, tell all, no hidden truths including my having appeared nude, and not a word to a...

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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 and sprinkling a few drops on my face and clothes. He profoundly apologized. The service crew brought swabs to help him and ...

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