• Buscuit that Runied a Perfect Exit

    Rajesh Kulkarni, a middle-aged man in Mumbai, contemplates suicide but is interrupted by a cat named Biscuit. As he navigates his mundane life, filled with regret and loneliness, interactions with Biscuit and a woman named Sunita tai awaken forgotten emotions. Ultimately, he decides against ending his life, hoping for a connection.

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  • Fractional Mom

    Fractional Mom

    Kavita Krishnan faces job loss and financial insecurity after a corporate restructure. As she navigates daily life, balancing responsibilities with her family’s needs, she struggles to maintain composure amidst increasing pressure. Her daughter, Maya, shares a video showcasing Kavita’s resilience, ultimately leading to new opportunities, albeit slowly transforming their family’s dynamic.

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  • THE LAST TRADE

    THE LAST TRADE

    Preeti discovers Suresh lost their savings in the stock market, investing all fifteen lakhs. As they confront the reality of their financial disaster, tension builds, highlighting their marital strain. Preeti, determined to reverse their fortune, pawns her gold chain and opens a new trading account, risking everything once more.

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  • Galaxy for a Gate

    Galaxy for a Gate

    We built not to keep the world out, but to give the chaos a shape. Our wall is a mold, and we are the poured consequence. Beyond the gate lies not freedom, but the howl of formlessness. We chose to be a noun, however heavy, rather than a verb forever fading.

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  • Fieldnotes on ‘Happy’

    Fieldnotes on ‘Happy’

    (Inspired by Darvish) So I’ve been doing this thing.Not”observing” like some high-IQ stalker,but just…looking.Because your notes, Darvish, they’re a bit much, aren’t they?So much”suffering for the craft.” I’ve got JEE prep and a cracked phone screen— I don’t need more gloom.I wanted to see if anyone is actually winning at this. Subject 1: The Librarian…

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  • A Poet a Penny in Colonial Streets

    The poet, struggling with creativity in a café, observes life around him but finds no inspiration. He attempts different settings, only to encounter frustration and self-doubt. As he writes, he feels haunted by the ghosts of great poets, realizing their influence permeates his work. Ultimately, he acknowledges artists recycle ideas, echoing past inspirations.

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  • The Dictator Prepares

    The Dictator Prepares

    A general walks through a tense great hall, burdened by his past and the eyes upon him. He collects their scrutiny as fuel for his purpose. As he stands before powerful figures, he transforms into a commanding presence, declaring, “THE DEVIL WAS HERE, YESTERDAY,” shaking the assembly into silence, signaling his emergence.

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  • The Inheritance of Absence

    A complex father-son relationship unfolds, marked by harsh expectations and longing for approval. As time erases past grievances due to dementia, the father transforms into a softer version of himself. This bittersweet realization highlights the paradox of obtaining love only after losing the essence of their bond, turning the son into a stranger’s friend.

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