अग्निहोत्री+ईश

#fiction Criminals would rather embrace death than be my guest. I believe in dishing out swift, cold justice. In a career spanning two decades, I have made outlaws wet their pants and confess to crimes, not necessarily committed by them. I have an eye for devilry and pride upon my gut instinct. We were all gathered at the Chief Minister's party that evening, when I spotted him from the corner of my eye. Sure, he was wearing a shiny new suit and had well-gelled hair, but he

#fiction Read the first part of the story by clicking here. Our first date night was eventful right from the beginning. I had everything planned out - an impressive suit, lemony cologne, cheesy lines....But I had clearly forgotten one thing - to make prior reservations at the restaurant. To rub salt into the wound, it had started raining cats and dogs just seconds after we were turned out of the packed eatery. With no other option, we returned to Shikha's place. "I think the

#fiction I glanced at the signboard again, just to be doubly sure, after all it had been many years since I had last visited. 'Mehta Niwaas' - beamed the bright, yellow board. Yes, I was at the right place. Just as I began making my way through the beautiful front lawn towards the door, it started drizzling. I hurried along as I couldn't risk my Italian leather shoes getting drenched. I rang the bell and waited. The rain had gathered strength by now. The full moon was partial