55 Fiction

First Blood

August 29, 2010
First Blood

She was scared. He came close to her, she felt the puncture wound, he started taking in her blood. She was aghast, but his handsome face eased her pain. She was prepared to face the outcome of this unavoidable ritual. He looked deep into her eyes, said “come tomorrow to collect your blood test results”. For more...
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Conquered

August 11, 2010
Conquered

“Who won?’ they asked. “I came, I saw, I conquered” He roared. “He came, he saw, he conquered” She smiled. “He came, he saw, She conquered!” they proclaimed. “Says who?”  he asked irritated. “The phrase” they replied… “Behind every successful man, there is an intelligent woman” CASE CLOSED. For more about 55 fiction click here
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Another adult annihilated!

July 29, 2010
Another adult annihilated!

Azaad and Aman altercated at aunt Annie’s abode. Afterwards, Aman absconded. Aunt Annie arrived and asked Azaad about Aman. Azaad answered, ‘am ain’t aware’. Aunt asked again. Azaad answered, ‘an alligator ate Aman’. Aunt, agitated, averred, ‘a$$@@@@’. Azaad answered, ‘abuse again and…’ Aunt, annoyed, aimed an axe at Azaad’s abdomen. ‘Aaaaaaaaahhhh… ‘ Editors note: I hope readers found the unique aspect of this  this ...
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Perk up

July 4, 2010
Perk up

“Papa brought something” chintu chanted excitedly. His wife peered inside the package eagerly- towel, stationary, crockery. “The same things ” she muttered making a face.” Shastriji had brought home his computer” “sometimes surprise checks happen…Can’t risk it” he replied ” What is the use of Government Service if you can’t manage this much” she countered back. This  55 fiction...
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The Butterfly Effect

June 5, 2010
The Butterfly Effect

Little Tanmay was amazed at the beautiful thing he saw- for the first time. He was on a field trip. Though they were warned against crossing the infringement line, his little hands still sought the butterfly. Time travel expedition from circa 2157 to 1990 had its first casualty. Tanmay was lost in time forever This  55...
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Secret Lies

May 27, 2010
Secret Lies

“Tauji…” she sobbed. “Sarpanchji…please” he groveled. The old man shot him a disgusted look and turned towards his lover, the girl. She was his favourite child. “Let them go from the village” he nodded at his men. Times have changed. They don’t kill people just like that anymore – They… do it secretly. This  55 fiction format story is written by...
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Deja Vu

May 22, 2010
Deja Vu

Head West Dammit! Edward called out. George was shocked at the second feeling of déjà vu, then. The first was when Taylor reported late. Something was wrong. They had been flying their Avengers since 4 hours and they were still lost. The water was green, no white… Flight 19 was lost in the Bermuda Triangle This  event is written in...
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Archived Love

April 1, 2010
Archived Love

 They met in the Library. She loved books but could not read. He was the librarian. He used to read books for her. Today also he is reading a book, but not in the library. It’s Sunday and the Library is closed. He is reading it in front of her grave. This  55 fiction format story is written by Pramathesh Borkotoky . For...
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Ambush – 55 Fiction

March 17, 2010
Ambush – 55 Fiction

He had reached the enemy camp. His palms were sweating. He had no backup. They were all dead. It was no or never! He was armed to his teeth. He made a swift move into the camp. He turned the corner. And his computer crashed. He had to get a better computer to continue this game. This  55 fiction format story...
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Loved him with all its heart

March 15, 2010
Loved him with all its heart

It was there for him since his creation. For months, for years, it kept working non-stop for him. On some occasions it had to work harder than usual. He, Mr. Jones was aware but could care less about it. One fine day it decided to retire. Time of death: 6:46pm. Mr. Jones’s heart gave away. This  55 fiction format story is...
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Jewel in the crown