by Bhavani Sundaram | Nov 4, 2025 | Random Musings, Uncategorized
I have always loved books. I grew up surrounded by them — their feel, their texture, their unmistakable scent, both old and new. The smell of printed pages still intoxicates and comforts me. Books have always been my loyal friends — companions through happiness,...
by Bhavani Sundaram | Nov 3, 2025 | Short Stories, Uncategorized
Prologue – Written in the Stars We have all heard the saying: “Marriages are made in Heaven.” Some of us believe it, holding on to the idea that somewhere above, God is busy writing love stories, matching hearts long before they meet. Others laugh it off, insisting...
by Bhavani Sundaram | Nov 3, 2025 | Short Stories
Introduction They say opposites attract — fire seeks water, chaos craves calm, and sometimes, the unlikeliest of souls collide to create something unforgettable. When Martini meets Tequilla, it’s not just a meeting of two drinks, two flavors, or two worlds — it’s the...
by Bhavani Sundaram | Nov 3, 2025 | Short Stories
Author’s Note I wrote Widows of Vrindavan as a tribute to the quiet strength of Indian women who live, love, and rise beyond what society permits them to be. This story belongs to every woman who has been told that her life ended with loss — and to every friend who...
by Bhavani Sundaram | Nov 3, 2025 | Short Stories
Introduction Stories often begin with words. This one began with silence. It was a silence that carried across Indian highways, through dusty fairs and forgotten villages — the kind of silence that hides behind the sound of applause and the cry of an animal pretending...
