She tried her best to adjust the knobs of the radio, desperately leaning in, trying to decipher through the static. “Our sources reveal a huge oil slick has poured into the water surrounding the damaged vessel. Officials confirm part of the ship has sunk, and most of the spill is … Continue Reading
What If: Harry Fell for Draco
Draco knew since the first time they met each other at the Hogwart’s express that they were not just any arch enemies. And when Harry turned down his invitation to be friends, it only made it harder for Draco to resist him. There was something about Potter. Maybe it … Continue Reading
Off The Grid
What started it all off was me realising I couldn’t double-tap the most recent Kylie Jenner Instagram post. There she was, wearing a tight nude dress with sky-high stilettos posing perfectly in front of her mansion—and here I am, sitting in my day-old pyjamas, munching on a half-empty can of … Continue Reading
The Hound of Baskervilles: Dr. Mortimer’s Perspective
As I headed back to Baker Street, the harsh winds pierced my face. My head was spinning with the thought of Sir Charles. I hoped that I made the right decision not telling the coroner my suspicions. They said Sherlock Holmes was the best there was. He may probably … Continue Reading
Love Not Lost
The year was 1984. I had just graduated from college and was looking forward to the summer break before I would get caught in the rat race of getting employed. Little did I know how those few short weeks would change my life forever.
One sultry afternoon, a couple of … Continue Reading
What If: Tony Stark had Lived
And… I… Am… Iron Man.
Tony raised his right hand, pulsing with the power of all the infinity stones. The force might have overwhelmed Thanos or even the strongest Avenger, but not the invincible Iron Man. From living with a poisoned heart to being betrayed by friends, pain had always … Continue Reading
The Warlock and the Woodworker – A Board Game of Destiny
In a piece of timber your destruction lay,
By the woodland’s cave does it stay,
Finder’s call will it obey,
Every other mortal with death shall pay.
A lone hut lay hidden amidst the thickets beside Tadevia – the traveller’s route. It might appear abandoned to the villagers, but … Continue Reading
Stan—The Undoing of Rashad Remy
Dear Row,
I sent you so many emails but you still haven’t replied. I sent you four emails last year, I’m sure you got them, I’m sure the email address was right. But if the address was right then why haven’t you written back yet? Chuck that man, how … Continue Reading
Origin and Coda: A Concoction of the Spanish Influenza
WILLIAM
I wake up with a dull, numbing pain in my temple. My arms are still sore from carrying the only bag I own up to the 12th floor of my apartment building. I slowly get out of my rickety bed and head to the washroom to freshen up and … Continue Reading