Young Adult

A Limpse into Rural life
Even then, the villager's food was rice, seafood, and coconut sambal. In some houses, these were eaten for all three meals.
By Rohitha Lanka2 years ago in Fiction
Two buds and a dream
Two buds and a dream Aayushi was proud of her 2 lakh Instagram followers. During the college fest, she clicked a beautiful picture with two rose buds and uploaded it on her Instagram. The post went viral within a few hours. But at the same time, strange messages started coming in her inbox— "Whose symbol is this picture?", "Why did you take a picture with these buds?", "Do you know what these flowers mean?" Initially, Aayushi took it lightly, but then she got a call from an unknown number— "Aayushi, you have to delete this picture immediately, otherwise something bad might happen!" Then the same call started coming on her phone again and again. Aayushi was very upset. Frightened by the continuous phone calls, she disconnected the call. But now for her, it was not just a photo, but a mystery. All night she kept thinking about this mysterious call. The next day Ayushi told her friend Raghav the whole thing. Raghav was a student of cyber security and immediately started trying to trace that unknown number. But the number could not be traced. Ayushi was not able to understand who was calling her. And what does he want from her. It was about to be evening when a new comment came on Ayushi's post - "If you want to know the secret of this picture, then come to the old fort. Alone." Now what is this new confusion. What is there in this post? And if someone is also wanting to give information about it, then why is he making it such a mystery? She told her friend Raghav. We must meet him. I want to get to the bottom of this matter now, Raghav. We will go to the old fort. Raghav stopped her, Ayushi, going to a deserted area can be dangerous. It may be someone's trick. But Ayushi had decided that she will solve this mystery. Raghav, if you are coming with me then it is fine, otherwise I want to go there myself and see what the matter is. Aayushi, you are a very stubborn girl. Now I will not let you go alone. I am ready to come with you. At 9 o'clock in the night, Aayushi and Raghav reached near the old fort. There was silence all around. The atmosphere was very scary. Both had reached the door of the fort. Suddenly the door of the fort opened and a voice was heard. Come inside. Both looked at each other with frightened eyes. Now nothing could be done. Both came inside. Then they saw an old woman, who said - "The two buds whose photo you took, they were not found just like that. They have a history..." The story that the woman told was shocking. She told that it was a very old story. This fort was inhabited then. About 50 years ago, two twin sisters were brutally murdered near this fort. The day their soul feels restless, their soul does not get peace, then on that day two rose buds grow there. Aayushi realized that the picture taken by her was not just a coincidence. She had connected with the souls of these sisters. Something is definitely going to happen. That night, she had a dream. In the dream, there were the same twin sisters. They said - "Our story is incomplete, get us justice." Now it was not just a viral photo, but had become an unsolved case. Aayushi decided that she will get justice for these sisters. Aayushi and Raghav searched through old newspapers. They found out that the sisters were murdered by an influential landlord, who was still alive. But no one was ready to speak against him. Aayushi had another dream from the souls of the sisters. This time they told her the address of a door. Raghav and Aayushi went there and dug. The sisters' diary was found below, in which the whole truth was written. Aayushi shared the sisters' story on social media. In no time, the news spread like wildfire. Aayushi used social media to campaign to reopen the case. Weeks later, the police declared the girl's death a murder based on new evidence and caught the culprits. The next morning, when Aayushi went to the fort, there was no rosebud there. The sisters' souls had found peace. Aayushi now knew that sometimes, even a photo can change someone's story… Aayushi understood that social media can become the power of justice, not just glamour. Now she started posting not just for followers, but to expose the truth of society.
By Jai Singh2 years ago in Fiction
St Patricks Day 2025
St Patricks Day 2025 St. Patrick’s Day celebrated every year on March 17 is one of the most significant cultural and festive events worldwide particularly for those with Irish heritage. The day honors St. Patrick the patron saint of Ireland who is credited with spreading Christianity throughout the country. Originally a religious observance St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a grand celebration of Irish culture traditions and national pride. Today it is observed with immense enthusiasm not just in Ireland but across the world especially in countries with large Irish communities like the United States the United Kingdom Canada and Australia. The day is marked by parades live music traditional Irish food and joyous festivities that bring people together in a shared appreciation of Ireland’s rich heritage.
By Adnan Rasheed2 years ago in Fiction
The Merchant and the Bird
The Merchant and the Bird A merchant kept a bird. This bird was born in India. Since he was going to India for trade, the merchant asked his beloved bird if he could bring him something from India. ''I want my freedom,'' said the bird.
By Rohitha Lanka2 years ago in Fiction
True Love Isn't About Spark, It's About Growth
All relationships will reach a point where they feel ''boring'' after quite a few years. This is the truth nobody is telling you. The butterflies will calm, the 3 A.M. talking will become commonplace, and the thrill of novelty will wear off. Though love has not disappeared. It just means it's growing. What is the magic of love in the face of the challenges? It's about building a fire.
By Rohitha Lanka2 years ago in Fiction
A Glimpse into Village Life 75 Years Ago
Back then, children in villages had a playful childhood because there were no tutoring classes. This is about that childhood about seventy-five years ago.
By Rohitha Lanka2 years ago in Fiction
The Weight of Perfection
The Strain of Being the ''Perfect'' Daughter'' From the moment you could hold a pencil, you were the responsible one. The daughter who never came home with a bad report card, the daughter who never caused a fuss at school.
By Rohitha Lanka2 years ago in Fiction
A Father's Broken Heart
"A Father's Lament" That is my daughter - the sorrow of my soul that has been uprooted. I laid her in a cradle carved by my own hands,
By Rohitha Lanka2 years ago in Fiction
Why Socrates Was Killed
Why was Socrates killed? Socrates, the greatest philosopher of all time, was actually the most hated man in Athens. He was accused of cruelty and corruption of the youth.
By Rohitha Lanka2 years ago in Fiction
Nature's Day in Court
Nature's Day in Court Udani, Chanchala, and Jayamali are three girls who work in the same boarding house in a garment factory. Despite all the difficulties and problems, they had a happy, brotherly bond. But today, there is no place to find that happiness. Udani is crying and Chanchala is crying and tired. Jayamali is looking back and forth between the two. Chanchala's phone rang. It was recorded as Amma. Jayamali picked it up. Chanchala immediately grabbed her hand.
By Rohitha Lanka2 years ago in Fiction
THE PHANTOM HEIST
Chapter 8: The Final Confrontation Sarah burst into Captain Walker's office without knocking, her clothes still damp with vault moisture, her face pale from her encounter with Porter.
By Shane D. Spear2 years ago in Fiction
Welcome to the City
On a dark, dreary night, Mary rode back home after drinking heavily with her high school friends. She hadn’t told her father, Archie, where she was. He worried too much, always treating her like she was still the suburban girl who had recently relocated to live with her dad after her parent’s bitter divorce.
By Anthony Chan2 years ago in Fiction