“No going any where!” Tina’s mom shouted as she came out of the kitchen.

“Why not? Am I irresponsible or stupid?” Tina yelled back.

“You are too young to go dating.”

Tina’s mom turned away from her and walked back into the kitchen. Tina was never able to get along with her parents. Part of her wanted to get along with them but the other part didn’t. For Tina, her parents were old-fashioned. They were in their late 50s and old. Her house looked quaint with bright yellow lamps and …

Little Sam was very excited as he stood in front of the pet store. There was a big sign above the glass door that read: “Cute Puppies Just For You”. He was finally going to get a puppy for himself. Both Daddy and Mommy had agreed to it. Their only condition was that he should take care of it and it shouldn’t go about dirtying the house.
Taking a deep breath, Sam walked into the store. The owner was busy reading the newspaper. “How much do I need to buy a …

Nora was waiting eagerly for Christmas. Well and why not, she would always look forward to this day every year. And now, it was just round the corner. Christmas meant so many things for this 7-year-old girl. It was all about fun and frolic, sharing, and caring, buying new clothes, chocolates, decorating Christmas trees and ummm……..most importantly receiving gifts from Santa Claus.
Now Santa was usually generous when it came to giving Nora what she wanted because Nora was a very sweet girl. She …

“How I wish you had been dead just after you were born,” said a disgusted Rick. This is what he always told his kid brother. Nothing irked 15-year-old Rick more than having little Aaron constantly trailing behind him. Anything he did, anywhere he went, 5-year-old Aaron would follow him.
Rick’s parents decided on a second issue so that their first-born wouldn’t feel lonely. It would have been perfect with Rick as well had things happened on time. Rick was no longer young and he …

“You are not going to Smita’s birthday party. It’s too far away. Moreover we must go to Mahesh uncle’s house,” said Mrs Singh. “I am going nowhere with you people and I mean it,” shouted 12-year-old Resham. She banged the door of her room shut. After a while she heard the car leaving the portico. Memories of what had happened came pouring back and she was angry again. Resentful at her enforced exile. Afraid what would happen when they came back. She had a hot argument with her parents and …