Abhishek sat behind the counter of the dilapidated bookstore on College Street, surrounded by dusty piles of forgotten literature. The narrow lanes outside hummed with the chaotic symphony of honking rickshaws, hawkers, and the distant clang of tram bells. The air in North Kolkata was thick with humidity and history, an undercurrent of unspoken tensionContinue reading “Moonlight Cabin”
Author Archives: Patmaj
Love, Kolkata
Kolkata, with its vintage trams, yellow taxis, and the eternal scent of chai brewing at every street corner, was a city that thrived on contradictions. It was where old world charm met a vibrant, modern pulse—a reflection of life itself. And amidst the city’s bustling heart, where honking cars clashed with the sacred chime ofContinue reading “Love, Kolkata”
The Night Train
The train rattled through the quiet countryside, its steady rhythm blending with the hushed murmur of passengers. She sat by the window, watching the golden fields stretch endlessly, the setting sun casting a soft glow over the horizon. Her thoughts wandered ahead to her husband, waiting for her at the destination. It was her father-in-law’sContinue reading “The Night Train”
The Detour
The storm came without warning, fierce winds battering the windows of the bus. Rain lashed against the glass, and the driver’s voice crackled over the intercom. “Road’s flooded. Looks like we’re stuck for the night.” He sighed, his head pressed on the rain-streaked window. He wasn’t in a hurry to get to the resort whereContinue reading “The Detour”
The Stranger by the Sea
She stood at the edge of the water, the cool breeze brushing her face, the horizon melting into shades of pink and orange as the last rays of the sun fell on the sea. It had been years since she had felt this kind of peace. Life, with its unrelenting demands, never allowed space forContinue reading “The Stranger by the Sea”
The Hollow Echo
He stood by the window, staring blankly at the city below, a mass of cold, indifferent concrete. The sky above, murky and grey, seemed to press down upon the world, heavy with the weight of a million lives moving in sync, while he drifted—forgotten, detached and aimless. It had been months since life happened. First,Continue reading “The Hollow Echo”
The Gallery
Everything seemed to happen late with him in life. He got his first job late. First girlfriend. First kiss. First sex. Everything came much later to him than he would like. But by now he was getting used to it. It was an inevitable part of his life. Timely, easy, was something he was justContinue reading “The Gallery”
The Drive
The sky was a beautiful shade of orangish blue that evening. The setting sun was spreading its colour all over the blue canvas it seemed. She whistled an old tune as she drove along the empty long and winding road. One hand on the wheel and the other on the side of her door sheContinue reading “The Drive”
Coffee Stains
Coffee stains on the table reminded her of him. His annoying habit of keeping a mug without a coaster. Sometimes there’s be cigarette stubs too. The irritation would increase. An inverted book on the bookshelf always upset her. Every time during her weekly dusting routine she would find at least a couple of books shovedContinue reading “Coffee Stains”
The Bowl of Soup
The bowl of soup lay untouched on the kitchen slab. The microwave door was half opened. The cool air rushed in from the open window and brought along with it a few drops of rain. They kissed her and rolled over closed eyes and trickled down her beautiful face. Taking with them a few tearsContinue reading “The Bowl of Soup”
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