The Kite

It was still dark, the dawn delayed by the heavy monsoon clouds that had gathered in the night. Urmila stood at the open window and let the cool wet air wash over her hot skin. She was still shaking from the intensity of her dream...

The Perfect Plan

Ever pushed anybody under a train? I have...

Marbles

Once, long ago, in a country far away, in a big house with a beautiful garden, there lived a little girl...

Elsie

The child sat still, quiet and demure in white lace. Laughing, chattering grown-ups moved all around her, like a flock of brilliant birds on the green grass. They had forgotten her...