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The Long Lost Path by Ketaki Nirkhi

A thriller that keeps you on the edge

Hurt

A scar on the face, Big, ugly, and visible. It made people notice and ask. Some with concern, some with curiosity and gossip. “Are you alright?” “Does it hurt?” “What happened?” Over time, it healed, and the pain was gone. But, something remained. What caused the pain, The person who caused it, The words that… Continue reading Hurt

Guilty

Going against the tide or set norms Under pressure for having done something wrong Inhibited about the outcome of an action Lying, cheating, stealing, includes all sorts of deeds Though not necessarily always fallacious You end up feeling bad about what you’ve done Note: With this poem in the emotive poetry theme I have used… Continue reading Guilty

Fascination

Holding beauty, an element of surprise

The Mysterious Neighbour by Ketaki Patwardhan Nirkhi

A quick, fun and engaging crime thriller

Exhausted

Signals from the body and mind.

Discouraged

“Can you do it?” “Are you sure about this?” “You should try something else” “You tried and failed already, just give up now maybe” The kind of statements and questions one hears when trying something, Especially something new. Fuelled by the words of people around, And probably our own past experiences too. Making us doubt… Continue reading Discouraged

The Reunion (Old Flames Book 1) by Narmada HN

A quick and sweet read about young love

Confusion

Life makes it difficult, our minds further complicate it.

Maharaja International (The Bansal Legacy Book 3) by Sundari Venkatraman

A fast paced, easy and decent read that would make for a perfect choice over the weekend.