Jasmine Buds- Short Tales by Ronald Hadrian
Jasmine Buds My father had once again forgotten to pick me up from school. My kindergarten teacher waited as long … Read moreJasmine Buds- Short Tales by Ronald Hadrian
Short Stories
Cursed Be He
Stephen Church Road stretched dark beneath towering trees. Past a small bend, tourists missed the graveyard that locals knew well. … Read moreCursed Be He
The Twenty-Eight Cycle
Rain fell on Mondays. Rain fell on Tuesdays. Rain pelted the town all week, except Friday evening from 3 to … Read moreThe Twenty-Eight Cycle
How to survive an Elopment? – A Short Story by Ronald Hadrian
What seemed fun then feels tragic today. What felt like a tragedy then feels like a comedic sketch now. Before … Read moreHow to survive an Elopment? – A Short Story by Ronald Hadrian
Uncle, meet our new friends—A short Story by Ronald Hadrian
Jagadesh felt relieved. The long weekend had arrived, and the nagging manager would not call him for the next three … Read moreUncle, meet our new friends—A short Story by Ronald Hadrian
The Gift–A Short Story by Ronald Hadrian
October 22, 1947 Dearest A, The white sheets of frozen dew spread across the lawn when I opened the door … Read moreThe Gift–A Short Story by Ronald Hadrian
The Balance- Zelandia Tales- A short story by Ronald Hadrian
In the outskirts of the Zelandian village called Oyto, the first outbreak of infants perishing mysteriously was reported. “What is … Read moreThe Balance- Zelandia Tales- A short story by Ronald Hadrian
Operation Successful: A Short Story by Ronald Hadrian
Kalika smoothed her silk dress as she perched on the iron bench at Westbrook Station. The September breeze ruffled her … Read moreOperation Successful: A Short Story by Ronald Hadrian
Let us go to the beach- A Short Story by Ronald Hadrian
My bony fingers dangled as I pointed at my lazy grandson, who was slouched uncomfortably watching TV. He really must … Read moreLet us go to the beach- A Short Story by Ronald Hadrian
Amma Can We Go and Meet Dad in Heaven – Short Story by Ronald Hadrian
My dolls scattered across the faded quilt as I sat on my Mom’s bed. The curtains were drawn, the steel … Read moreAmma Can We Go and Meet Dad in Heaven – Short Story by Ronald Hadrian