Indian Short Stories

Christmas has never been more complicated! Goldie Gill works in a recruiting firm in Toronto and has had it with his mother's single-minded desire to see him married off to a nice girl. Goldie has no wish to find himself a nice girl - he is perfectly happy living the life and hanging out with his cat, Billy. It takes a chance encounter with a dusky, doe-eyed, scatter-brained beauty, just before Christmas, for Goldie to seriously reconsider his plans. But then, he learns that his meeting with the girl isn't a happy coincidence - somebody has been meddling. What is the conspiracy and how is ...

Ten short stories, different tastes, various shades are what make Ghost Runner & Others. Ghosts, lesbians, rapists, optimists, myths, achievers, mothers, lovers all are part of the short stories in Ghost Runner & Others. It travels through serene forests and mountains, obscure towns and burgeoning cities, even through imaginary landscape, imaginary time frames, yet it remains rooted in reality. It speaks of humans thriving through odds of politics, corruption and natural disasters. It connects history and mythology to the present and the future. In nutshell, Ghost Runner & Others narrates ...

Her husband’s parents hate her and will never accept her. But that is not what her husband thinks. Reema is the shame of the family. The girl that Arun married against his parents’ wishes. The girl who brought dishonour and disrepute to their family, and they will never again let Arun or Reema into their house again. Until the wedding of their own daughter Aarti. Arun thinks it is a great opportunity to mend fences. But Reema discovers the deliberate, bitter and ugly humiliation awaiting her. Should she swallow it? Is the price worth it? Or can she find a way to make this event turn ...

A chance encounter with his ex rekindles memories, regrets, hopes, and desires. Will the all-consuming love that they once had for each other consume them yet again? Rudra is working as a Program Manager at a broadcasting company. He is living together with Bhavna, a girl whom he had known from his schooldays. In a chance encounter, Rudra runs into his ex, Tanvi. Rudra and Tanvi had been the ideal couple for very many years before they separated. Tanvi was the one girl Rudra had ever truly loved. The meeting brings back memories, regrets, hopes, and desires. When we genuinely love someone, ...

Step into Indian Country. Enter the dark welter of troubled history throughout the Americas, where the heritage of violence meets the ferocity of intent. Features brand-new stories by: Mistina Bates, Jean Rae Baxter, Lawrence Block, Joseph Bruchac, David Cole, Reed Farrel Coleman, O'Neil De Noux, A.A. Hedge Coke, Gerard Houarner, Liz Martnez, R. Narvaez, Kimberly Roppolo, Leonard Schonberg, and Melissa Yi.

When a wife fails to share her heart's desire with her husband, and when a husband fails to notice the sorrow in his wife's eyes, is the failure of their marriage inevitable? Or can love revive their withering bond and bring it back to life? If the heart so desires, is it ever too late to understand one's life partner? Or are some people simply not made for each other? Dhara and Akash, a couple brought together by an arranged marriage, seem to have a happy life. But beneath the smooth surface of their relationship are tiny cracks, cracks that one of them chooses to ignore, while the other ...

Shobana Mahadevan Short Story Box Set includes: One day in Paris (A Second Chance Holiday Romance) What would you do if you got a chance to spend one magical day in Paris with your high school crush? With the impending distance of two continents between them, will a measly day in Paris be enough though? The Affair (A Second Chance Romance) A chance encounter with his ex rekindles memories, regrets, hopes, and desires. Will the all-consuming love that they once had for each other consume them yet again? Robinhood in Hampi On her first trip alone, all she was looking out for was a bit of ...

Something’s wrong with Ajay Sharma. He can feel it deep inside him. Growing. Waiting. It started with a bath. New apartment. Faulty plumbing. A moment alone. Then came the sensations—impossible ones. Heat, pressure, pleasure. A shifting in his body he couldn’t explain. Arousal that felt alien. Orgasmic flashes with no clear cause. And an overwhelming sense that he’s no longer alone in his own flesh. Ajay tries to act normal. He goes to work. He talks to his wife. He meets his best friend for brunch. But something in him is changing—fast. And it’s not just physical. There are ...

दिव्य प्रकाश दुबे की ये 16 कहानियाँ, अलग-अलग शहरों में रहने वाले आम और ख़ास दोनों तरह के लोगों को नए शेड में दिखाने की कोशिश करती हैं। वे लोग, जो अपनी आधी-अधूरी हसरतों के साथ भी पूरे हैं।

संग्रह की हर कहानी हिंदी साहित्य में वर्तमान लेखन की बँधी हुई परिपाटी तोड़कर अपना रास्ता बनाना चाहती है और यह आपके साथ से ही संभव है।.

A sweet romantic love story. They were neither college friends nor school buddies. Infact, miles away from crossing paths. A single click on Facebook was all it took. They stumbled into each other's world. Simple, sweet, girl-next-door. That's Neha. There was nothing about her looks that would make men do a double-take. Insecurities, she had it in bundles. Varun was a whole different ball game. Charming, attractive, a head-turner. He could make even the most stoic woman's heart skip a beat. Confidence, he had it in spades. Everything about Varun stirs butterflies in Neha's soul. She had ...

On her first trip alone, all she was looking out for was a bit of adventure. But she ends up with much more than what she bargained for. She falls head over heels in love with a thief! The trip to Hampi is just a way for twenty-four-year-old Isha to assert her independence before her overprotective parents marry her off. She hopes the trip would provide her with a bit of adventure and probably quench a bit of her enormous travel thirst. Unexpectedly, the trip provides her with much more. She meets the most perfect man for her. Akshay is gorgeous, mature, and has an amazing sense of humour. ...

A seminal work in Native American literature, Black Hawk’s autobiography offers an eyewitness account of the escalating hostilities between Indigenous peoples and the encroaching white settlers of the early to mid-nineteenth century. After making a name for himself as a war captain for the Sauk, Black Hawk played an important role in resisting American attempts at territory expansion - especially those related to the disputed Treaty of Saint Louis - and aided British forces in military efforts against the United States throughout the War of 1812.

In 1875 Idaho Territory, Emma Blackwood arrives with her late father's geological notebooks and a dream of finding precious opals in the Owyhee Mountains. But her scientific quest collides with sacred tradition when she meets Daniel Eagle Eye, a half-Nez Perce guide who guards ancient secrets about the stones his people call "thunder eggs." As they venture deeper into the mountains, Emma and Daniel discover their conflicting worlds of science and spirituality might not be so different after all. But when a rival mining company threatens both the sacred sites and their growing love, they ...

This book was previously published as “Alpha Yogi” by Reba Bale. Her yoga teacher is going to teach her to relax – even if she needs a spanking to make it happen! Mariah is trying to be healthier by taking yoga, but she’s having a hard time turning off her mind during class. Instead of focusing on the movements and obeying the teacher, she’s rushing in late, reading texts on her watch, and judging her own curvy body. Arjun doesn’t tolerate bad behavior in his yoga classes. The stern teacher suggests that Mariah take a private class with him to improve her practice. However, ...

In the bustling heart of Chennai, where the cacophony of daily life seldom ceases, there resided Professor Aruvi. Her life, much like the perennially overcast skies, was draped in a veil of solitude. Unmarried, she was in the autumn of her years. But as fate would have it, the arrival of her spirited nephew, Sakthi, brought with him the laughter and chaos that her life silently yearned for. Dr. Agathiyan, a bachelor in his early forties, led a life dedicated to medicine. His life was a series of methodical routines until his path crossed with Aruvi’s. It was an encounter that sparked an ...

“CHILLING HISTORICAL HORROR” “Wildly imaginative” A delicious mix of history, horror, and love. Three early American gothic tales, including America’s last witch trial in 1730, the birth of the Jersey Devil in 1735, and the true origin of the Headless Horseman in 1776. In 1730 Ben Franklin published a story about a witch trial in Mount Holly, in The Pennsylvania Gazette. But did he tell the complete story, or was it a coverup of more sinister and frightening events? Emmet, an aspiring reporter, takes his first assignment for Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette and travels to New ...

From the author of "A Marriage Knot" Reviews from readers : "Mini Magic!!" "Simply superb takes you down a memory lane of childhood crushes to finding true love." "A soft romantic tale told well!" "The story was awesome. Short and sweet." ************************************************************************************************** What would you do if you got a chance to spend one magical day in Paris with your high school crush?Aditi has just about arrived in Paris when she runs into trouble. Quite unexpectedly, she is rescued by a stranger from her past. And it is not just any ...

From the author of Sutter's Gold and Bullwhip McCann comes five short stories of the Old, as well as the new, West. There is action, romance, humor and adventure spread throughout the herd. The one key ingredient that they all possess is that Western flavor that makes them unique in an otherwise City Slicker world. So, hang your hat on the peg, kick off those dusty old boots, and read a spell.

As a former slave and civil war fighter, Tom Freeman knew nothing but violence. All his life he fought and was tired of it. He sought for peace in the wilderness of America away from civilization. When he goes to a Native American tribe to trade, he comes across them fighting a group of bandits and assists defending them. For his bravery, the chief offers him a place in the tribe and a wife. This short erotic interracial romance is 2,200 words long and is for mature audiences.