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The In-Between

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Parts 2
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Reads 41
Votes 4
Parts 2
Time 35m

comingofage desi family friendship humor indian middleclass mumbai shortstorycollection siblings sliceoflife

Have you ever searched for stories that feel like coming home? Stories that feel a bit too real?  A story where the characters feel less like strangers and more like long lost friends? Stories where the drama is tangible, problems are relatable and emotions are felt, not just read?

If you have, you are at the right place. If you haven't, perhaps its time you give it a shot?  
The In-Between is a fictional story that follows the life of a 19 year old girl, Saya, living in Mumbai. Imagine sarcastic mothers, hilarious neighbours, crazy sisters and wild adventures. Here's a sneak peak. 


"SMACK. 

These damned mosquitos. Sakshi Di lets out a disappointed sigh as another mosquito escapes her grasp. 

SMACK. 

"Ah Ha!" Ankush exclaims. 

"Ek macchar nahi maara jaara ladki se," he taunts while giving Sakshi Di a side eye. I rest my plate on the table calmly and then-

OOMPH.

I toss the pillow aside and dust my hands off as Ankush rubs his face. 

"Ye le maar diya," I taunt him. I continued, "Kaafi mota tha."

"Aankhe check karwa le, kharaab ho gayi hai," he says while reaching out to smack my head. I dodge it one, I dodge it twice but the third time he gets me. I retaliate by smacking him in return. 

"In dono ko koi bathroom mai band karo," Mumma says after watching our drama for a while. Didi snorts at that. 

"Aunty abh hum bacche nahi hai jo iss dhamki se dar jaayenge," Ankush says while laughing too.  

"Oh yaad hai tum dono ko ki tum bacche nahi ho?" Shalini Aunty asks sarcastically."


This is just the start. It is a crazy girl having crazy adventures in a crazy city. Things are bound to get interesting. So why don't you follow along? 


Please Note: The stories will have some Hindi dialogues but translations will always be provided. Each and every reader is appreciated here. All the episodes can also be read as standalones.All Rights Reserved

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