Nukkad is not averse to English short stories...the message is loud and clear...English short stories are welcome.
Girl on the Bus–Archana Harish
There was this little girl sitting next to me on the bus. Every now and then she was looking at me.
Finally she asked, ”what’s that red dot on your forehead?”
Me: “kumku , when you pray to god or perform Pooja……. “
Little Girl: “I know, my grandmother puts it as well”
Me: “Ok, so your grandmother perform Pooja at your place”
Little Girl: “Ya, she lits the small candle in the plate then moves it round and round then does ‘tan tan’ and then licks the carpet “
Me: “Wait! What? Lick the carpet?? No … watch her carefully next time. I am sure she does nott lick the carpet”
Little Girl: “She does! I know her better than you!”