November 18, 2024

Short Story

Different Truths > Post > Literature > Short Story

February 10, 2024
K. S. Subramanian
Short Story

Monsoon Arc: Chennai’s Story of Survival and Empathy

Subramanian’s exclusive short story for Different Truths delves into Chennai’s struggle with water scarcity amid the rapid urbanisation of the 1960s and 1970s. It navigates through the challenges posed...

December 16, 2023
Vatsala Radhakeesoon
Short Story

The Bright Light of Knowledge

Vatsala tells us about a learned Vedic priest of the Arya Samaj, modelled on her maternal grandfather, Pandit Harikrishna Beeharee, whom she dedicates this short story to. The protagonist illuminates the...

November 11, 2023
K. S. Subramanian
Short Story

A Remarkable Auto Driver’s Compassion in the Alleys of Varanasi

Ramanathan and Mangala embark on a pilgrimage in Kasi, a city rich in spiritual traditions, encountering a humble auto driver who becomes an integral part of their journey. A...

August 23, 2023
Sreelekha Chatterjee
Potpourri, Short Story

A Brush with Destiny: Confronting Fear and Reckoning with Nature

Amidst the fallen leaves, Sreelekha encountered a flying snake that revealed deeper reflections on their relationship with nature, prompting a transformative awakening—an exclusive for Different Truths. I walked cautiously...

August 5, 2023
Saeed Ibrahim
Short Story

A Hilarious Prank on a Teacher Before School Exams!

As school exams approached, an unsuspecting French teacher fell victim to a mischievous prank. What was it? Find out in this story by Saeed, exclusively for Different Truths. As...

August 3, 2023
Dr Surabhi
Identity, Short Story, Tribute

A Daughter Reflects on Her Father’s Legacy

Dr Surabhi tells us about Pamilla, who revisits her childhood home while thinking back on her late father, cherished moments and the void left behind, exclusively for Different Truths....

July 29, 2023
K. S. Subramanian
Short Story

On a Fine Starry Night…

Subramanian in this short story tells us about Ramachandran, a YouTuber and Physics post-graduate who plans to create a feature episode on the Moon’s landings, robotic crew, and life’s inhospitability,...

July 8, 2023
Amita Ray
Short Story

Fading Dreams of Raka Falls: A Journey of Love & Loss

In this story, Amita recalls a mysterious waterfall, Raka Falls, and the connection to her grandmother. What did her later journey to Munnar reveal? Find out, exclusively for Different...

July 4, 2023
Niharika Chibber Joe
Humour, Short Story

The Land of the Free and the Home of the Lucky

Niharika depicts the lives of the Desis in the Promised Land, America. She portrays their plush lifestyle and conflicts, replete with American desi quirky humour. She creates the ambience...

June 24, 2023
Saeed Ibrahim
Short Story

The Rendezvous: A Tale of Love and Doubt at the Mysore Palace

A story of meeting and falling in love by Saeed exclusively for Different Truths Sonali was punctual to a fault, always arriving several minutes earlier than the appointed time...

Click to Read Permission Notice

Kindly Note: Articles can only be reproduced in other sites with due permission and acknowledgement to Different Truths. You cannot republish digitally or in print without acknowledgement. Authors & poets are also needed to heed to it. They too must seek permission to reproduce it elsewhere. They must help us protect their works from being copied and/or plagiarised.

subscribe