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The Moonstruck Column
Short Stories 1st November 2025

The Bowie Men

“Major Tom. Can you hear me, Major Tom. Goddamit!” Nikolai screamed through the intercom. He has been breathing judiciously for now, more than ever, oxygen seemed so much more precious.

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The Moonstruck Column
Nostalgia 22nd February 2018

Memories From A Distant February

As sophomores in school, we were bequeathed with organising the farewell party for the parting seniors. Everything, to the very detail. I wasn’t very fond of my school which I…

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The Moonstruck Column
Short Stories 26th December 2017

Dangling Hoop Earrings

It was the new year’s day I still remember. The afternoon sun was mellow and there was chill in the air – the kind of chill Calcutta can get. She saw me while I crossed the street.

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The Moonstruck Column
Short Stories 24th October 2016

Lobsters

They occupy the same two seats every day, side by side like a pair of lobsters. At first, I assumed they were married but after sufficient eavesdropping…

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