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Articles with tag: childhood

The Reflection In My Window

Salma Omar   Jul 2, 2008   interacts: 5

As he twisted her wrist, the little girl writhed in pain, tears welling in her eyes as she struggled to free her self. Her brother, pulled at the man’s other arm ...

The Fall

Zahra Romana   Jan 8, 2007   interacts: 14

I used to have such a round full face as a child. Plump red cheeks, the sort of face that aunties kiss and uncles pinch. So why is it that in every picture I see of myself I am frowning deeply, so very serious?

The Balloon Seller

Shashi Gupta   May 15, 2006   interacts: 5

Chutki fondles its sand-ridden scabby skin. Rani responds with an effusive wagging of it’s balding tail. Dog and girl sit together for sometime. With a brisk movement Rani aims at one of the balloons

Outside Looking In

Amanullah Kariapper   May 16, 2004   interacts: 4

She asks about the way – robbers, road conditions, ETA. The drivers and local staff inform her that there have been robberies on the way and the town itself has a ‘dangerous reputation’...

The Thirteenth Hour

Faiza Hussain   Feb 2, 2004   interacts: 19

She could never survive without me; she could not withstand my trials and tribulations, she must leave before I make my final exit.

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