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The Fisherman and the Sea
Under Pink Blossoms
Green Choices
Inspirare
The Spookfest
Adieu
Attitudes
The Missing Candies
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The Magic Moment
Give Me Wings So I Might Fly
Whistle Twice for Yes
The Last Pilgrimage
The Inhabitants
Lord What Fools These Mortals Be
Unwanted
Escape to Paradise
The Problem with Women
Meg in Her Bath
Endure and Sing
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleHello Tejal. I read this story for the first time in January or February of 2020, when it was shortlisted in ZenGarden.club. Two things stand out from that first reading – the fact that you were in Middle School when you wrote it, and the fact that I cried when I read it. Such sensitivity and superb writing from someone so young made me know that there was indeed hope for the… Read more »
Thank you so much! Your words are very motivating and I can’t stop grinning right now. I agree: one thing I love about these two amazing sites is how they remind all of us that there is always and always hope. I look forward to penning down more stories too, as well as reading the ones written by you and our fellow members!
Tejal, this is really quite beautiful to read. Very stirring and heartfelt. I agree with Juma, for someone of your age, this is an incredible piece of writing and I very much look forward to reading more of your work.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI’m glad you enjoyed the story! Let’s all get ready with our pens for the next contest/event 🙂
Hi Tejal, I was totally moved while reading your story. And I learned many things from it, like: keeping and taking care of a flower is like taking care of someone you love – even though you gave everything, you do everything but if both of you are not meant to be, it doesn’t work and the more you push, the more you hurt each other so the best way is to… Read more »
Hi Lotchie, this is such a late reply (sorry!) but thank you for giving so much meaning to my story! Yes, letting someone/thing go even if it hurts is a true sign of selflessness. I appreciate that you worded out all the messages that could have been interpreted from my work.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleIt’s okay, Tejal. You’re most welcome.
Such a beautiful story. I loved how the description painted a clear picture that fit the plot. Congratulations, Tejal!
Thanks, Katy! Description has always been one of my favourite aspects of writing.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThis is truly a beautiful story, Tejal. Are you still writing? I would love to hear more from a writer as sensitive and talented as you.
Hi Fuji, thank you for your comment and for bringing me back to Voice Club! Yes! I’m nearly always writing and submitting to lit mags; you can check out my publications here: https://tejaldoshi.carrd.co/#publications. I’ve missed the Voice Club community and look forward to writing some flash fic for an upcoming contest here. ?