In 2007, amidst a bustling household filled with relatives—grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins—17-year-old Maya felt a profound sense of isolation. Surrounded by people yet missing the warmth of her own parents—a father who was mysteriously absent and a mother hospitalized for over a year—Maya often found herself yearning for genuine connection. To carve out some… Continue reading Chapter 2: The Thrill of Digital Interactions
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Chapter 1: An Introvert’s Struggle in the Dating World
Not too long ago, Maya—a complete introvert—found herself in Bangalore, battling waves of depression, panic episodes, and a sense of overwhelming weirdness. She had hoped that moving back to Mumbai, back home with her people, would heal her. But the mind, as she soon realized, doesn’t always sync with a change in location.Sitting cross-legged in… Continue reading Chapter 1: An Introvert’s Struggle in the Dating World
There’s always a story
As a kid, I was told, “You’re too quiet and a cry baby.” As a teen, I was told, “You’re too mature for your age.” I nodded with a smile. As an adult, I was told, “You are very arrogant, lazy and have an attitude problem.” As a 30 year old, all I’d like to… Continue reading There’s always a story
Doughnut – Love Story With a Twist
This year’s Blogging Theme for the A to Z April Challenge for Chaoticsoulzzz is Food Fiction. Today, D is for Doughnut. “Here’s your order, Sir.”, softly said the new girl in the cafe to Rishi. Rishi was the oldest customer of this cafe, not only in tenure but in age too. Rishi heard this voice for the first… Continue reading Doughnut – Love Story With a Twist