By Elvin Eapen Abraham Would it be a sin, If I am, but not the product, Of a world that has been, Of a path, so trodden fair? But rather the likely prologue, Of a tale, yet to be told. Would it be a crime, If I were to carve my trail, On shifting sands…
Perpetually Traumatized
By Aaron Abraham Pradeep (TW// Sexual Assault) His fixed gaze, congenial and comforting, returned; to him- ‘consent’ at first sight. The sudden grasp, she could not fathom the reason as to why; a misdoing perhaps. Then again, at the second grasp, suddenly flesh and bone were all she was. His hands running through her stone-cold…
Shivers
By Anushka Dubey “You heard that? Four blocks down, another body slashed. This place is doomed, I tell you; makes me worry for a pretty, little thing like you,” he drawls, a stupid, lazy smirk plastered on his face. I rolled my eyes and scoffed. “Seriously, Arnold! I have figured you are the idlest man…
Drunk in Mirth; Drunk in Sorrow
By R. Harini Drunk in sorrow; drowning and wafting as the song of pain echoes; Drunk in sorrow does life dance to the tune of fate; of eternal agony. Hues of crimson and cerulean frolic on the stage, The dancer submerged in the euphonious tunes spilling, Spouting out of the massive speakers as the hall…
Estimation of Decimation
By Sanskar Yadav, Shagun Mittal, Spoorthi Tatikonda and Vartika Sharma Style- Ballad Theme- Death Outpacing feet of white horse marks the angst, Engulfed with bow and crown, to carry the day, Perplexing the throng between virtue and worst, has claimed the thanatophobia to stay, Mankind will now dwell in fear, Because the end is near,…
The Waning of Humanity
By Pratiksha Prapti Pathak, Siddharth Srivastava, Abhigyna Meruga, Mohammad Areeb Theme- Humanity Style- Ode I saw as humans took shape, Saw the great wars that took place, As these puny creatures fought for freedom, And the salvation of creation. I stood by as they destroyed me; -My water polluted, My land divided, And I stand…
Ode to the Moon
By Aditi Gupta, Aman Jain, Snigdha Reddy, Tanishqa Maurya and Shahbaz Ahmad Theme: Perseverance Form: Ode All things in your glow seem divine O moon! Shining so bright As days go by and you lose your shine Do you ever dread the fading of thy light? Through waning and waxing forms you exist Do the…
A Balmy Day at Lancaster Derby
By Imrah Ravish, Poorvi Vachhani, Mansi Das, Ansh Pandey and Shailendra Choudhary Theme: Horror Writing Style: Labyrinth The lady’s crown leads the sun and the day begets; On the land of Lancaster, it never sets.Welcomed by seas from every side; The time when fragrance of daisies spread all wide. The era of prim and proper;…
Fearless
By Manya Chopra She is tranquil, resting in peace;Abominable was the world to her cries;Vain was the inhumanity, so it did not cease,To crown itself as a harbinger of her demise. She was born, in the world so adorned, With strokes of love and harmonyBut the blemishes on it, were dark and rigid,Which stained her…
The Whites’ Bistro
By Aastha Johri The Whites’ Bistro! (No, not that one!) That spark. That “Eureka” bathroom moment. That changed the world’s attitude. That’s where it all began! That’s where Lyra realized the potential of a largely unused resource – Grannies and Gramps, aka, the Whites. And since it’s a story, and everybody gets to hold onto…
Baby Blues
By Harithapriya Vijaye Thoughts that heal blemishes of mind; Glasses smearing through my belly; Feeling like edge smouldered jigsaw piece; Jumping hurdles with a deformed body is not that easy as it seems. Now my adipose worries me, But that worry worries me more. Concerns about hiding my aversions and agitations; Concerns me more than…
Black Beauty
Is there anyone; Who would cherish my inner soul? Is there anyone; Who would not judge my race and extol? Is my colour the only criteria; For my beauty to be judged by? Why am I always rejected; By seeing my face and then lied? Why is my colour compared; As if it’s frowsy? Does…
Cognizant Trances 