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Bhoota Gappa: Petals From The Passing Glass

You remember that iconic moment in the cult classic Aradhana, where a man falls in love with a woman he glimpses on a train? Something similar happened to me — only far more chilling. It was in 2008, just before I boarded the Howrah-Alleppey Express. I stood on the platform, sipping a lukewarm cup of tea, when I saw her — a woman with eyes so hauntingly beautiful they seemed almost unreal. She wore a white saree with pink floral prints, her hair loosely braided, a few strands dancing across her face in the breeze. She didn’t look at me, but I felt something — a pull, like I had seen her in my dreams before. An overwhelming urge made me rush to board the train and find her. But once inside, she was gone. Nowhere to be seen in any compartment. That night, I ordered a veg biryani from the pantry and waited by the door of the train at the next station, hoping for another glimpse. The wind had grown colder, unnaturally so. As I stepped back in with a fresh cup of tea, a pale white figure ap...

Tell Me Your "Bhoota Gappa" Be A Part Of JustUtter Horror Series

  Now that the 2 out of my 7 books of "JustUtter Horror Series" - "Bhoota Gappa" is out live, I want to again invite enthusiastic writers and readers to share a "Bhoota Gappa" (Ghost/Horror Story) and get a chance to be part of this exciting horror series just like before.  1.DM me or email your story at "misrapratiksha@gmail.com" with subject as "Bhoota Gappa" 2. If your story gets picked up for my next "Bhoota Gappa" edition you get to choose a free book from the author and share your name and  address so that I can ship it over. 3. If your story gets picked you will get an Official  "JustUtter Writer" badge and will be contactes for further contribution of your writing collab with "JustUtter Books". 5 Ways To Write A "Bhoota Gappa"  And Send It My Way: 1. Have you heard a story or incident from your grandparents,parents, friends, relatives from your native land or community? 2. Have...