The Stranger

Re: # 8

:) you wouldnt have been anti-woman, I suppose, if you had answered in the negative. Just...er...more sensitive to such things from women writers! But nice to know that you have a balanced approach to this. :)

Yes, why you consider me anti-woman :)

Re: # 5

It wasn't altogether in bad taste, was it? Though agree with you that sensationalism itself must not be the end. And give Manto a break yaar! The article by any stretch of imagination is nowhere near Manto's fav themes. By the way, would you have posted the same remarks if the piece was written by some Ahmed Maqsood?

Why are women socialized to "please men"?

Dear rhyming reason

I like the story but kindly avoid sensatioanl cheap words and a lil bit mirch masala of nudity cum vulgarity as its fashion these days uch things can be said and point can be brought to attention in reasonable , dignified and honourable way

Everyone cannot reach Manto level by copying him in same lines

Regards

nb and Fouz: thank you. your comments are very encouraging.

HPsauce: although your comments have nothing to do with my story, i completely agree!

Pakis treated like cattle in cattle market ready for slaughter
by their sarkar.

this sarkar in pakiland needs to be over thrown. the rulers sent to afghanistan and given Najibullah treatment

Very well executed. And the main point I believe were the insecurities coming from middle age and/or gradual loss of the glamour of a love-marriage.

This was really well-written, you brought out the vulnerabilities of your main protagonist and the little things that add up to misery beautifully.