Sivaram Govindaraj

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“AN AXE TO GRIND” by Sivaram Govindaraj

“Follow that car” Kip ordered as he entered the parked taxi and sat beside the driver. He added “Don’t lose sight of that car.” It was morning and the car was coming out from a garage into the road on which vehicular traffic was gradually increasing. As they proceeded the taxi driver said “It looks like that car is heading to the airport.” But the car took a turn and parked. Kip watched as a bearded man driving the car alighted and walked into the restaurant nearby.Kip asked the taxi driver his name and was told it was Lamaji. He said “...

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“THE MOVING FINGER WRITES” by Sivaram Govindaraj

She was no doubt fair to view/As maidens be./But her loveliness I never knew/Until she smiled at me. That briefly describes how Jack fell in love and married Kate. He was tall and handsome and was well-endowed with wealth. Being well educated he held a high level job in a firm. Kate was gifted with talent for sketching and ran her own company designing female apparel. Her creations were greatly appreciated and her name became a famous brand. Kate’s team included a young man with the unlikely name of Cato. He was very young and  han...

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“MOUNTAIN PRODUCING A MOUSE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Moz was an honest citizen of Rubi Isle. It is on planet tellus - earth’s twin about 800 years behind. He was a handsome young man and being very lively people generally liked ḥim. He ran a sḥop selling vegetables and customers would throng to buy from ḥim. He was a widower having lost his wife to snake bite shortly after his wedding. He had taken an oath to remain in that state. He was in good health but suddenly he had problems with sight in his left eye. He went to the medico and the man examined the eye after clearing it with leeches. He ...

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“A WORLDLY HOPE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

I am the only son of my parents. I grew up in luxury as my dad owned an apple orchard and my mom had extensive properties which have all come to me. I had got my doctorate in English literature before starting on a teaching career at a university. I chose Alice, a good looking woman, to be my wife. She is a neurosurgeon working in a well-known multispecialty hospital. One Sunday morning I was seated facing my garden which was well maintained. Alice said “Shall I serve breakfast where you are?” “I would like it.” She brought a tray of my favo...

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“SHIP TO EL DORADO” by Sivaram Govindaraj

 I am a retired company official and live with my wife and son Jimmy who is a stock broker. I had just completed renovation of our house which proved very costly. That day even as I was reviewing my financial position, my wife came home saying “The pot ḥoles on our roads are deadly.”  I braced myself to hear about some calamity. She said “The man was riding alone and he fell off the scooter. Lucky, I avoided him.” I said “I suppose you hit the scooter.” “He was one who makes a mountain out of a molehill. He claimed that my car had...

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“END WITH A KISS” by Sivaram Govindaraj

When a city expands, it absorbs nearby rural areas. Our old style home with its outhouse and even a cowshed had become part of the city. The house was built mainly with wooden rafters and tiles with spacious rooms. My husband and I occupied a room and just beyond it was the room which belonged to Sharmila our 5 year old daughter where she would sleep with her attendant an old woman when available. I would often go to the nearby vegetable market for purchases and was familiar with an elderly man known as JK who would unload trucks coming with...

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“UNMADE RESOLUTIONS” by Sivaram Govindaraj

UNMADE RESOLUTIONS With New Year approaching my husband and I sat considering resolutions to be made. The very next day when my husband came ḥome, his chauffeur brought in a glass bowl. As I served tea I asked “What is it you’ve brought home?” He said “I’ll explain. You know my friend Kay the fish fancier.  He has a variety of beautiful fish, a range of fish foods, gadgets for isolating and treating sick fish, fish treatment medicines containing antibiotics etc etc. He suggested that we take to keeping fish at home and presented m...

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“MUGA MUGA EXCURSION” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Sally and Fred were an unusual couple. Though they were a matched pair, their outlooks were very different. Sally was open and friendly whereas Fred was usually withdrawn and taciturn. She wanted to visit places of tourist interest whereas he liked to stay home. He was almost a cynic while she was an optimist. He was an academic in a college whereas she worked in a 9 to 5 job with a firm of auditors. While she wasn’t interested in sports he was fond of frequenting the gym, the swimming pool and basketball court. It was nearing a year after ...

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“PO OF CHIPLAND” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Jo Riddle was about 50. He was tall and handsome with his long grey hair, considerable sideburns and a formidable moustache. His wife Emma with whom he lived was also tall but appeared motherly. The Riddles were regular churchgoers. That Sunday after Mass, Bishop Waller invited the Riddles to his private chamber in the church where a handsome young man was seated. Waller said “Sam meet the Riddles. Jo is a well-known novelist and Emma is an antḥropologist. Joe and Emma meet Sam Stern who has dedicated himself to the church. He has travelled ...

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“SPELLBOUND” by Sivaram Govindaraj

I am a dog and am going to tell my story. Let me start: I have been named Tweeze by princess Hyma who owns me. Who is Hyma? She is the only daughter of King who rules an island on planet tellus which is earth’s twin born about 8 centuries later. Hyma is only 16. I being of a very rare breed was brought to her from far away. I was the height of a calf but was gentle and harmless. Everyone loved me. Hyma would always move around with me and so I came to know many things I have seen and heard which I will tell: One day King was in court surroun...

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“NO WANT OF HEART” by Sivaram Govindaraj

The roar of thunder woke me up as I was asleep in bed. I got up and checked the time. It was nearing 2 in the morning. I glanced at the city through the window: It was totally dark except when illuminated by flashes of lightning. Rain was falling in sheets. No street lights! I switched on the bedroom light and confirmed there was no electricity. My wife Reena now got up. She said “It has been raining since 9.” “Yes. The city roads will be flooded. You normally get up by 6. Sleep longer as you won’t be able to open your shop this day.” “It’s ...

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“HALO OF GLORY” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Dr.Meston, nobelist and head of research was in his chair to interview Sylvie. He looked appreciatively at the 23 year old who had qualified as an extra talented scholar. She was tall, good-looking and neatly dressed. He said “I’ve gone through your application and I’m satisfied. What would you like to work on?” “I would like to work on creating new drugs for Alzheimers.” “You aren’t a medico but excel at pharmacology. Are you aware that Alzheimers is a progressive neurological disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die...

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“A HUMAN ZOO” by Sivaram Govindaraj

A HUMAN ZOO I am Jeff and my wife is Jay. It was her 60th birthday and that morning I drove her to a certain destination. There I said “This is my birthday gift to you: Unit 44 of SERENITY RETIREMENT HOME.” She was very surprised. I said “I’m now 62 and we’re both senior citizens. Our son Bob has settled in distant New Zealand and our daughter Diana has made her home in Sweden. We need help to live on. That’s why I’ve invested on Unit 44.” She said “I’ve always wanted to settle in my ancestral home.” “But the place would’ve changed over the ...

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“FOR WHAT I'VE NOT BEEN!” by Sivaram Govindaraj

FIVE YEARS AGO: Work in a stone quarry is not easy: The sun will be beating down or rain may be pouring. There is no place to take shelter. Bare bodied workers work on heated rock. A large quantity of drinking water is needed which arrives by tanker. As work proceeds there Is some excitement as a snake is sighted. It is either killed or caught if Rigal is around. Rigal was not only an expert snake catcher but a loyal worker as well: He duly cooperated with those who had authority over him. His wages were high as he reported about laggards, a...

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“WHAT MET THE EAR” by Sivaram Govindaraj

I am female aged 22, citizen of Rubi Isle on planet tellus – earth’s twin only younger by 8 centuries. I have come to you the great TELLUS ORACLE for guidance. I was born to wealthy parents whom I lost in infancy and was left to be brought up by kindly granny in the lap of luxury. I was born a beautiful baby and turned into a child with a charming smile and neatly combed tresses to be fondled by all. People would bring me sweets besides fruit to show their affection. I was greatly attached to granny who looked after me with great care. She w...

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