My Rendezvous with Lazarus Souls
Our flight glided to a smooth halt. We were in no hurry to disembark. As the last passengers to pick up our baggage, we nonchalantly walked towards the exit. A…
The Rat Tunnel Trepidation
It was the new moon night; pitch dark and forlorn. The dark skies were sans stars and the unfortunate moon was devoid of any light. Owls hooted and snakes…
Baa Baa Lost Sheep
After a busy morning, the day was tired and wanted a little rest. So, it turned into a mellow afternoon. This was just the right time for Taara to tell…
The Case of the Shape-shifting Cobra
A gigantic snake slithered towards Biswas, baring its deadly fangs. Biswas froze in fright at the sight of the serpent. As it closed the distance between them, it suddenly cackled…
The Revealation
It was already dawn when PROFESSOR Mahadev continued poring over an obscenely thick file, filled with sheafs and sheafs of yellowing papers. As the pilfering golden light filled up his…
Lesson
"Eilean Donan Castle, this is one of the most beautiful and most photographed castles of Scotland", the guide explained as the tourists entered the fortress. Rajiv looked around. The beautifully…
Why did it stop with Mary Jane Kelly?
21st November, 1888 London Abram Kosminski walked through St. James Street, his head bowed, surrounded by hundreds of his fellow Eastenders. The upper-class population belonging to the West End of…
How The Highgate Vampire Was Vanquished
"Good morning, my favourite people." David's voice chirped into the tiny mic at his throat with the fake enthusiasm that only those who have to face the camera can summon…
Rubrum Sanctus
The sky was ashen, the wind icy and murderous, thunder clapped overhead drowning the sound of all else. Raindrops felt like needles penetrating through your skin; sharp and prickly. The…
The Queen of Wands
A police SUV screeched to a halt in front of a modest split-level house. It had a small but well-kept garden. Trimmed hedges lined the straight drive on both…