No virtue, just pretense

“Hey! Look at you, you are hurt! Come; let’s go have some first aid,” One of the girls asked him as soon as he entered the classroom. Sam stared at her, he was astonished at her words. He had known this world enough, much more than a regular 15 year old. His age had never…

The first day at school

​It was the first day of school, and three bullies namely Ivan, Joseph and Martha awaited a subservient newcomer who would potentially, run errands for them. Suddenly Martha’s eyes came across a boy, he seemed a typical nerd, his eyes buried in books, even though he was on his way to classroom. He was too…

The entrance test

“Hey buddy! Tomorrow is my entrance test. Will you give me a ride?” Sam’s call woke up Darren.  “Sure! I’ll be  happy to help. I will pick you up at your lodgings,” Darren replied cheerfully, although, not fully awake.  He went to church that day, a place he had never been for years and repented…

A friend who never was

He doubted that his passenger might be a terrorist, planning to bomb this school, terrorizing young minds. Was he helping an anarchist? No! He couldn’t get so mean for money. But, if that was the truth, why would he visit the Police headquarters? For questioning? No! No! A man under suspicion would never attempt another…

Stranger in Lincoln

​Stranger in Lincoln It was the beginning of February and snowstorm lashed the state of Nebraska. Amid this cruel weather, the capital of the state, Lincoln, welcomed a new immigrant. He was just 15 years in age but, walked with utmost confidence. Standing 5’7”, he was a lean and thin fellow but his hooded face…

Prologue

​An aged man rushes towards his spaceship. He yells at others to come over quickly while desperately trying the door. The gate unlocks, but he refuses to go in, instead he runs in the opposite direction, expecting someone. Few more footsteps are heard approaching. As the faces become conspicuous you can see seven teenagers rushing…