Stellae Coelum

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Stranger Beings” by Stellae Coelum

Mopping up the granite floor one last time with a soaked towel, Malti scans the room for any speck of dust. Pleased by the shining floor, she marches towards the kitchen to line up her delicious preparations for the day. The aroma of Indian spices fills her nostrils, and a satisfied grin plays on her lips. Samosas, jalebis, puris and Cholas occupy almost the entire table, waiting to be served. Living in the city of dreams, aka Mumbai, comes with its own benefits and flaws. There is ample opportunity to soar up in the sky and see the world. ...

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“Oh no it’s Friday!” by Stellae Coelum

Submitted to Contest #104

“Are you coming tonight?” Jess asks as he rolls down his “Pearl Arctic white” Baleno, his tattooed arm perched up on the steering wheel. He carries an easy “I don’t care” attitude which makes me wonder if he really expects an answer. “Of course” I reply casually. I am about to lean in to kiss him goodbye when Mohena walks in. Well practically jumps in. She claims she has the hottest gossip around the campus and just like that sweeps me into a nearby coffee shop because I must know the details. I give Jess an apologetic nod before h...

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“A Bookish Delusion” by Stellae Coelum

Submitted to Contest #103

I was six when I first escaped my body. Since then, I have done it quite often. Today I am travelling on the hump of my beloved Camel. I call him Makhtub. I can feel the hot breeze of dessert’s late afternoon against my brown skin. My chestnut brown hair are tied into a tight knot with its tiny curls escaping from the rubber band, making me look like a madwoman who has not combed for days. I am not alone; a wise alchemist rides beside me. We are headed to the great pyramids. I have sworn to find my personal legend. As we spot, and with no de...

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