Max is very much ill. Though he tries to keeps his sanity being logical about his physical condition, he soon realizes that his condition may be the consequence of an age-old curse that looms over his family for ages. As he longs for his sister Mia's return, he faces a situation that threatens to claim everything that he owns; his life, his sanity and his soul....

Noel dialed Ashley's number once again. But as soon as he touched the dial-er image on his smart phone screen, the signal died. This is the fifteenth time since the morning that he had tried to talk to her... Noel and Ashley visits a hill station in the Nilgiri Hills. They had a wonderful road trip followed by a quite and romantic evening in Noel's friend's resort. However, the evening ends in a fight. Next morning when Noel wakes up he finds that Ashley has gone missing...... All rights reserved. This work cannot be reproduced or duplicated in any manner or under any circumstances, as a whole Thanks or in part, without the written consent of the author or the copyright holder and any violation of this is strictly prohibited by the copyright law. **Author's Note** Thanks for reading the story. I really appreciate that you could drop by. If you like the story please consider voting for it. Also, your comments are very valuable for me. :)

Detective Jadon Bennett was deeply worried. The crime in the city has increased manifold in the past months, mostly owing to the gang fights. But something was very odd. The way the gang were brutally slaughtered seemed very uncommon. This could only mean one thing. Ebony West is trying to keep herself safe for the last few years. With her only cover gone, she was very vulnerable for retribution. Her only hope rises from the rumors in the city, that he was back. Both Bennett and West are drawn into a whirlpool of changes and shocks, when the only man they despise or dread or yearn for is back.

Maya has led a regular uneventful life until now with no steady boyfriend or close friends. She takes up a new assignment as a beat reporter that leads her into a situation of total chaos. She comes face to face with a very handsome yet fierce and overpowering stranger who takes over her life. She is dragged into events which may force her to agree to a dangerous deal or even more, it may cost her life..... The short story is written as a part of The Glamour of Grotesque Contest Challenge #1. Lucifer - The Fallen ©DebaratiGhose™2015 All rights reserved. This work cannot be reproduced or duplicated in any manner or under any circumstances, as a whole or in part, without the written consent of the author or the copyright holder and any violation of this is strictly prohibited by the copyright law. The cover image belongs to its rightful owner. Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction based on purely fictional characters and events. This does not aim to question or harm any religious or communal belief in anyway. **Author's Note** Thanks for reading. I really appreciate that you could drop by. If you like this short story please show your support by voting. Also, your comments are very valuable for me. :)

Amrita leaves home, not to come back anymore. Losing everything she had she ends up at the railway station to catch a train to Mumbai. There she meets a good looking and friendly stranger. Also, she stumbles upon an unclaimed baggage. Message For Her©DebaratiGhose2016 All rights reserved. This work cannot be reproduced or duplicated in any manner or under any circumstances, as a whole or in part, without the written consent of the author or the copyright holder and any violation of this is strictly prohibited by the copyright law. I own the cover, however with images are sourced from Google.