Shail's Nest

- A 55 words story “Who spilt the paint??” the mother asked angrily. “Not I… ” Little heads shook denying. “It’s you!” the mother accused her. “I didn’t” she said indignantly. “Liar!!!” The boy smiled weakly, in embarrassment. “It’s him,” she pointed. “Oh was it you darling??” the mother smiled, hugging the son. The non-liar [...]

- a 55 word story “Go inside” “Why??” “You can read in your room” “I want to sit here and read. It’s cooler here…” “Some boys are loitering outside.” “So??” “They are staring at you…” “So??” She didn’t see the slap coming. “Go inside, now!” She went in quietly. She learnt: When boys ogled her, [...]

A humble dedication from me to all the girl children of the world who face the ignominy of gender discrimination. You tell me I was born Very near midnight When there was no light On a very dark night. Is it my fault I was born at night?? Tell me Mother Doesn’t day follow night?? [...]