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I tried posting this story on My Fiction World the other day. My lack of familiarity with MFW proved more than a hindrance.

[Anyway, I am trying to do it again. It is one of my favourite stories that was published in my story book called "I Love You in the ICU & 20 Other Stories".

I would love nothing better than your honest feedback.]

The Slut

I don’t remember who exactly introduced Dema to me. Must have been another beautiful colleague of mine. Dema was of average height, a bit rounded with the most amazingly kind face I’ve ever seen on anyone since then.

The same night, Amitda, a friend of ours, working in the U-Me Carpentry Workshop, invited Mr. Das, a senior teacher of the Aspiration High School and me to dinner. We spent the evening playing cards, chatting, and having a rollicking time on the whole. We…

The mind is a powerful universe.

Sometimes we ponder, sometimes we ruminate, and sometimes we simply contemplate the silent questions life places before us.

Growth begins the moment we pause to reflect, analyze, and discern the deeper meaning behind our experiences.

Do not rush every decision—take time to deliberate, envision, and cerebrate.

Because every great transformation begins with a single profound thought.

किसी ने मुझसे पूछा—क्या तुमने उससे प्यार किया था?

मैं मुस्कुरा दी।

कैसे बताऊं कि वो सिर्फ़ प्यार नहीं था, वो मेरा सबसे खूबसूरत एहसास था।

वो एक ऐसा एहसास था, जिसे मैंने जिया, महसूस किया, लेकिन कभी उसका नाम नहीं लिया।

प्यार तो हर कोई कर लेता है, लेकिन कुछ रिश्ते सिर्फ़ रूह के लिए बनाए जाते हैं।

वो भी मेरी रूह का हिस्सा था, है, और रहेगा।

Learn 5 Elegant Adjectives to Sound More Fluent

Want to replace basic words like “good” or “interesting” with something more advanced? Here are 5 elegant C1–C2 adjectives, each with a clear meaning and example you can remember.

1. Captivating – very interesting and able to hold your attention completely.Example: The documentary was so captivating that I didn’t check my phone even once.

2. Meticulous – very careful and precise; paying great attention to detail.Example: The editor was meticulous about every comma and full stop in the manuscript.

3. Astute – able to quickly understand situations and use that understanding to your advantage.Example: Her astute observation about the customer’s needs helped the team close the deal.

4. Poignant – causing a strong feeling of sadness or deep emotion.Example: The film’s final scene was a poignant reminder of how quickly time passes.

1. Concur (verb) – to agree with someone or have the same opinion.

o    Example: Many linguists concur that regular reading is the most effective way to expand one’s vocabulary.

2. Meticulous (adjective) – very careful and precise; paying great attention to detail.

o    Example: She was so meticulous in her word choice that every sentence felt polished and powerful.

3. Ubiquitous (adjective) – seeming to be everywhere at the same time.

o    Example: Smartphones have become so ubiquitous that it is hard to imagine life without them.

Hey everyone,

Priscilla here! Today was quite the ordeal. I was just minding my own business, enjoying a particularly delicious acorn, when I heard a strange noise. I looked up to see a giant, furry creature sniffing around the base of the tree. It was a dog!

I quickly scurried up the trunk, my heart pounding. The dog, oblivious to my presence, continued to sniff and bark. I couldn't believe how close it had gotten! I've never been so scared in my life.

After what felt like an eternity, the dog finally lost interest and wandered off. I let out a sigh of relief and continued my acorn feast. Lesson learned: always be on the lookout for potential threats, no matter how small or large.

Hey everyone, surviving another day in the adulting jungle! Today's adventure: navigating the delicate ecosystem of co-habitation with flatmates.

The kitchen is a warzone. Passive-aggressive notes left on the fridge ("Please don't eat the last samosa - hungry roommate") are the only form of communication. Adulting involves mastering the art of telepathic dishwashing and telekinetic grocery restocking.

The washing machine is a coveted possession, booked weeks in advance. The battle for prime oven time during meal prep can get downright strategic (and slightly dramatic). Adulting is learning to negotiate appliance usage rights with the maturity of a seasoned diplomat.

But hey, sometimes amidst the chaos, there's a shared victory. Like finally defeating that army of ants that mysteriously appears every monsoon season. Or collectively bargaining with the local chai stall for a discount on our daily dose of caffeine.

There's also a weird sense of camaraderie that comes with sharing…

Today started with a bang—literally. I tripped over my own shoelaces, spilled my coffee, and somehow managed to simultaneously drop my phone and catch it with my face. Yes, folks, I am the Picasso of accidental chaos. My life is a walking, talking, meme-worthy masterpiece.

 It all began when I decided to “adult” and make breakfast. I was feeling ambitious—eggs and toast. Simple, right? Wrong. One moment, I was flipping an egg like a pro, and the next, I was staring at my cat, who had stolen my toast mid-flip. He looked me dead in the eye as if to say, “Survival of the fittest, buddy.”

 Later, during a Zoom meeting, I thought I was muted while munching on chips. Spoiler alert: I wasn’t. My boss paused mid-sentence and said, “Glad someone’s enjoying the meeting.” Cue my frantic search for the mute button as I tried to swallow the evidence…