Short stories in English, Short stories about life, Short stories with moral, Short stories, poems and thoughts by Radhika, Writing about true stories, Time travel stories by Radhika. Brilliantales offers simple stories and poems that have touched me and can easily glide into anyone’s life when absorbed.
I always try and avoid walking in the sun attempting to cover even the little skin that’s exposed. I know on the other hand there are people who love the scorching sun, its heat brushing all over their bodies and the lovely after effect- ‘tanning’. This is usually a scary word for most of the… Continue reading Stunt ‘Self-loathing’…
I saw her float in the air and crawl over the high parapet, clawing the cemented walls aiming at her haven-the black overhead tank. Her shabby dreadlocks sweeping all the dried jasmine leaves on the terrace’s floor. Her skanky gown always followed her obediently throughout the journey. Her hands were disgustingly long and wrinkled. Those… Continue reading The lady in the water tank
Four true spirits… Four true spiritsDarkness was their worldWalked hand in hand rhythmicallyWith a single cornered personAs their guiding light throughout their journeyThey did not begUnity, rhythm, and meaningful wordsSnatched the heart of the onlookersWho were driven to give them somethingThose powerful voices could even melt obdurate hearts The ambivalence of the girl… Another creation of God-An… Continue reading Ignorant Eyeopeners…
Vasco — “Lazying around our garden” His teeth remind me of the sharp incision made by the little rabid brat, deep into my tender calf muscles for which I had to get the shots during my preschool days itself. Trying to ignore his misaligned yellowish black teeth and shifting my attention to his eyes, he vividly reminds me… Continue reading Vasco reached the stars…
The king of Mushire... - One of my highschool days’ poem that I penned.
A quick background Born and raised in Bengaluru I am more of a Kannadathi than a Malayalee.My parents fell in love with this place and have gelled so well with the culture here that someone could easily brush them off as Kannadigas unless they start speaking Kananda with some heavy innate nasal sounds! Just like… Continue reading A true incident that impinged my life but made me believe in miracles
Be it big fat weddings, lavish birthday parties, religious ceremonies or simple get-togethers - ‘Flowers’ just becomes an integral part of the decoration. They are such eye-catchers, their beauty sparkles with their innocence that truly creates positivity and brings smiles on anybody’s face. While I take a stroll on the roads I would surely love… Continue reading Garniture of Flowers, Intestines, and Head!
My husband is not a macho man, chocolate boy, dancer or singer who can pair with me to make all those cool Tik-Tok videos and post them publicly. He rarely shows his true love for me in the public as he shows for cars. Love versus Cars… Ours being an arranged marriage he’s never got a… Continue reading A silly struggle story of an ordinary wife and her man
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