by Chandrika R Krishnan | Nov 14, 2024 | Poetry
“Hey Sonny boy,” the mom said, “I love you,” she beamed. ” I love you too,” the boy toddled and hugged her close. “Hey Sonny boy,” the mom said, “I love you,” she beamed. “I love you too,”...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Oct 18, 2024 | Fiction
Nalini turned the key to the door and impatiently rang the bell when she realized that once again the door was latched from the inside. “Sorry Amma, I keep forgetting,” Ashwin said but there was hardly any remorse on his face. She saw her mother-in-law hastily...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | May 1, 2024 | Poetry
My dad hugged me close, I nestled into his neck. He carried me to the cradle, The pride in his eyes now on my brother. The doorbell rang, Bringing in the guests. All were carrying colourful gifts. They were all for my brother. I cried for attention....
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Feb 14, 2024 | Fiction
“Dadi!” Riya rolled her beautiful eyes and sighed exasperatingly. “You really don’t know what a real adventure is! It is great to experience the unknown… jumping from heights and racing in water with the spray on your face…” She tossed her luxuriant...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jan 17, 2024 | Fiction
Susan walked into the huge kitchen with its gleaming glass-topped stove and walnut cupboards. It was a far cry from her tiny place in Los Angeles. Looking around, she thought, her little studio apartment would fit into just this room! The deep aroma of roasted Jeera...