Sivaram Govindaraj

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2019

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248 Stories

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“AS IT HAPPENED” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Ylma and Zeq were a loyal couple in Rubi Isle which is part of planet tellus – earth’s twin born about 8 centuries later. Zeq was a young tall and handsome man who owned a farm producing vegetables, fruits and milk. He was well off and had married Ylma over a year ago. At 17 now, Ylma was an attractive woman. She had the talent to act on stage and was employed by the travelling culture show. Dr.Flex was a prominent medical practitioner of RI who pioneered medical treatment – particularly in afflictions of the eye. He had many lotions to trea...

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“A BEST LAID PLAN” by Sivaram Govindaraj

“I’ve got a plan” shouted Sadie. Before I give you details I must tell you about Hades. Hades is the underworld where dwell the souls of those who died on earth. Dear Reader! You know that souls are transported across the river Styx by boatman Charon to the underworld. Souls don’t die, remain in the prime of life, don’t age, and once transported to Hades I suppose they could continue their machinations. I have now to narrate a story from the past. A young woman of easy virtue by name Sadie Thompson was on an ocean liner en route to a la...

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“EBONY HORSE REDUX” by Sivaram Govindaraj

I compose this piece by beginning in Cairo. The early morning lambent rays of the sun have found their way into a narrow street of the business area Li is walking through. He is tall, fair and handsome if you overlook his snub nose and slant eyes. He is dressed in white drawstring pants with a long white shirt on top. His hair is tied into a pigtail. In the street men are hauling goods on their back. Carts drawn by men or asses are struggling thorough flagged paths trying to find their way to destinations. Li eyes a signboard on a shop selli...

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“THE GOLDEN EGG” by Sivaram Govindaraj

I opened my eyes that morning and what did I see? A black cat seated outside  in the window looking into my room and sunning itself. It was said to be a good omen as black cats are rare. I had been mulling a story about encountering a black cat and it came to me. Read on! On planet tellus which is earth’s twin though about 8 centuries behind, there was a kingdom called Jash. This story is set there. Jeff was a handsome young man from a moneyed family. Beautiful young Liril of the same place was hoping to be his bride. However Jeff had s...

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“VENGEANCE OF ALEX” by Sivaram Govindaraj

A blast of lightning cast the graveyard in a flash of white light. The caretaker Hook, an ex-soldier, stood eyeing the graves and tombstones revealed in the white light. He was on his midnight visit to see that no unauthorised personnel were about. It was nearing one in the morning and it started raining and he limped back into his guardhouse. He was about to finish his glass of liquor when there was a knock on the door. He opened the door and in the light of the room he saw a slim fellow glide in. The man said in a whisper “Sorry for b...

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“MONSOON PLAY” by Sivaram Govindaraj

 I am a software specialist and have to travel widely in the course of work. And I found there is virtue in the advice that you go early if you have to catch a train. Still there are occasions when you are unable to follow the advice. That day I attended a meeting in a customer’s premises. Due to circumstances the meeting which was to last till 5 PM closed at half past twelve. I had been booked to return by the night train. I cancelled it and decided to catch the train at 1400 hours. Vico railway station where I was to board the tr...

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“SPUR OF THE MOMENT” by Sivaram Govindaraj

I got into the first class compartment of a train that morning. The conductor who appeared very friendly led me to a 4 bedded enclosure and said “Sir this train isn’t very crowded. I’m sure you can travel alone in this enclosure.” I nodded. I knew the train had a two and a half hour run before halting at the first station Marigold Junction. In a short while the train picked up speed, and I watched trees run back alongside, went past a stone mountain and fields flooded with water in which white herons stood to grab fish. What was I doing on t...

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“GULLIVER IN BOTLAND” by Sivaram Govindaraj

I felt someone kicking at my legs and sat up. It was broad daylight and I could see I had been lying on the sand beside the sea. I looked at who had kicked me to wake me up, and was surprised it was a manikin – you know someone who looks human but with spindly legs and arms and with square heads with small eyes and sweptback ears. I was frightened to see the creature. Said the creature “You look like an Englishman.” My fear of the creature had ebbed. “Yes, I’m. Where am I?” “You’re in an island called Botland.  We’re bots. Come with me...

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“A VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Elections were a few months to go. The new KK party was unveiled before the public by its founder Madam Henna and its secretary Dave a tall handsome man of 29 with the physique of a prize fighter. A crowd of supporters cheered and wished the party good luck. Dave announced “Thank you all. We’re going on a whirlwind tour covering the entire region. North to south and east to west to plumb the wishes of the people. Our patrons have provided us necessary funds. We’re going with our volunteers many of whom are good speakers to impress every citi...

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“PROS AND CONS” by Sivaram Govindaraj

My wife had gone to bed that night and I was busy making calculations. She called out to me and asked “What are you working on so late?” “I told you about the job offer that has come to me from a multinational firm. It will be the rank of vice president with a big salary and perks. I’m 50 and have a decade left to work. I’ve to decide.” My wife said “I’ve over 14 years of work left. Have you taken that into account?” “Well I haven’t.” “You had mentioned the job is in another city well away from here. Don’t disturb my career. My perks are ...

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“SHOOT THE MESSENGER!” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Planet tellus is earth’s twin but was born almost 800 years later. Rubi Isle on tellus was a prosperous land due to plentiful agriculture and swarming fish. Taverns were largely patronised and one of them was owned by Irma, a woman about 30.One of the citizens of RI was housewife Violi whose husband Bingo owned a farm producing vegetables and fruit. Viola’s house needed some repairs and Bingo being lazy to attend to it, she decided to take action. She knew Irma the tavern owner would help as tradesmen would gather in her tavern. It was early...

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“CHE SERA SERA” by Sivaram Govindaraj

NEWS ITEM: The body of Lulu – model and popular actor on TV plays was found on the lawn of Rosemount Tower last night. She lived on the fourth floor and it is believed she jumped to her death sometime last evening. The maid with whom Lulu lived wasn’t aware of Lulu’s passing and had assumed she had gone out somewhere. Lulu was 26. Her parents who live abroad have been informed. The body has been sent for autopsy. Police said she had left no note giving reasons for ending her life. Our correspondent who spoke to two stars who worked with her ...

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“SPEAK, MEMORY” by Sivaram Govindaraj

Extract from email sent to Jay: U will be surprised by this mail! I have a neighbour who is connected with ecology and at times gives me some literature to read on related subjects. I saw in a copy of THE EXAMINER your appeal to TREE FRIENDS for volunteers to help in conservation. I saw your email ID in it and am sending this msg! U are now a foreign citizen but were born here and were educated here. Your family were our valued tenants at 4 COCONUT AVENUE for about three years and U went to collegel with me Tanya.  After my wedding to a...

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“RIGHTING A WRONG” by Sivaram Govindaraj

It was a Saturday and I woke up late. I started making coffee when the phone rang. It was a video call from my son Ted. Looking at me he said “Dad you’re growing thinner.”I laughed and said “Grown older! What do you expect? Where are Kate and my grandson?”“They’ve gone to some get together.”“At this hour!”“Dad you’re forgetting that I’m continents away and when it’s day there it’s night here.”I laughed and said “Memory fades.”“Dad did you go to the doctor? What did he say?”“The doc has postponed the appointment to Tuesday next. What can he s...

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“THE MAGIC MIRROR” by Sivaram Govindaraj

King Lizt ruled Jook – a land on planet tellus – earth’s twin about 800 years younger, evolving. He was very wealthy as gold was discovered in the area he ruled and was being mined. Lizt was a tall, fair handsome young man who was a bachelor. One day his guards brought before him a middle-aged man who had strayed into Jook. Lizt asked the man his name and he said “Zero.” “Where have you come from? What are you?” “From distant Zygos. I’m a peripatetic philosopher and keep travelling learning whatever there is to learn and teaching people who ...

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