Short Stories - Ronald Hadrian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The carnations wilted in the vase, their sickly-sweet perfume mingling with the acrid stench of death. I stood in the … Read moreThe case of Dr. Rajesh-A Short Story

Kafka surveyed the crowded auditorium, his eyes scanning the sea of eager faces. The citizens of New Eden flocked to … Read morePsychoboom – A short Story by Ronald Hadrian