Short Stories Archives - Shaloo Walia

Hope (Micro Fiction)

Just when I was about to shut the door, love beckons. Advertisements

She fell in love with her best friend. For him, she was still a friend, his best friend. She is

Twelve years old raped while she was returning from Republic Day celebrations at school. Being out at night was never

How over joyed he was on the birth of his son! He remembered holding the little bundle of joy in

Donna promised revenge on everyone that was in the conference room this morning. She had one last look at everyone

Every morning I walked to the cafe for my latte and a glimpse at him. He was always in the

She remembers the remarks behind her back. “She has no friends, she is so lonely.” Looking at her bookshelf for

A few stolen glances across the hall… This has become a ritual now. Since many months, I have been coming

She watched him gulping down the orange juice hungrily as she paid the vendor fifty rupees. Licking his lips after

I saw him from a distance. He was engrossed in talking to a beautiful girl, flashing his charming smile as