Patmaj

The Stranger

It started like any ordinary day. He woke up to the gentle light of dawn streaming through the curtains, the warmth of her body curled against his. For a brief moment, he felt a sense of tranquility, as if everything in life was perfectly aligned—just as it ought to be. But when he opened hisContinue reading “The Stranger”

Ghosts at East End Cafe

The East End café had stood empty for years, its windows clouded with the memories of stale cigarette smoke and long-lost conversations. A flickering neon sign buzzed faintly overhead—OPEN—yet no living person ever ventured inside. But tonight, the spirits convened. Buddy Holly occupied a corner booth, his glasses slipping down his nose as he fiddledContinue reading “Ghosts at East End Cafe”

Unknown, Unseen

In a humble home on the outskirts of a sleepy town, Adrien sat writing beneath the soft glow of a single lamp. The walls of his study, once alive with laughter and warmth, now felt heavy with stillness. His wife, once his closest friend, had become unresponsive and distant. His children, now grown and farContinue reading “Unknown, Unseen”

That Girl in the Black Dress

Evenings were always the hardest. As he sat alone in his studio apartment he kept staring aimlessly at the blank wall in front of him. There used to be a lovely Monet reproduction hanging there along with a reprint of Rick’s Cafe. Nina Simone was singing My Baby Just Cares For Me on his batteredContinue reading “That Girl in the Black Dress”

The Road Back

Arvind, Nikhil and Aditi. Inseparable friends from school, college to present. Nikhil had always been the glue that held their trio together. Since childhood, he’d been the peacemaker, the secret-keeper, and the one who never let misunderstandings linger. When Aditi and Arvind began seeing each other during college, it was Nikhil who orchestrated moments ofContinue reading “The Road Back”

Two of Us

You and I have memories Longer than the road That stretches out ahead The Beatles, Two of Us The rain had a way of rewriting memories. As Aditi stood under the awning of a quiet café, waiting for her latte, she felt the unmistakable pull of nostalgia. The city’s streets, drenched and shimmering, were aliveContinue reading “Two of Us”

The Party

Kiya Hai Jisey Humne Zindagi Ki Tarah Wohh Aashna Bhi Mila Humse Ajnabi Ki Tarah Jagjit Singh, Kiya Hai Pyar Jisey The night sky shimmered with stars as Arjun pulled into the driveway of the farmhouse. Fairy lights adorned the trees, their soft glow illuminating the gathering. Somewhere in the distance, laughter mixed with theContinue reading “The Party”

Crazy

I’m crazy, crazy for feeling so blue Crazy, I’m crazy for feeling so lonely I know you loved me as long as you wanted And then some day you’d leave me For somebody new Crazy, Jess Sharon The song drifted through the air, the haunting melody wrapping around her like an unwelcome embrace. Jess Sharon’s Crazy seemedContinue reading “Crazy”

Jasmine

The cafe buzzed with its weekend vibe. The clink of cups against saucers and the soft hum of conversation filled the air. The smell of freshly ground coffee mingled with the aroma of jasmine that clung to her scarf. A candle flickered between them, its small flame steady, casting warm light over the polished wood ofContinue reading “Jasmine”

Threads

Amrita and Kabir had once been everything to each other. They met in college, their connection immediate and effortless, built on shared laughter, whispered dreams, and stolen moments beneath the stars. Their love had been fierce and boundless, a constant they thought would never change. But life has a way of pulling even the closestContinue reading “Threads”