As Anjan put on the kettle switch, the power light came on. A few moments elapsed and then hearing a slight crackling sound Anjan turned. He saw a snake-like bluish flame moving from the electric point and spreading across the floor. As Anjan bent down to shut off the switch, he saw the blue serpent moving into the drain. For a moment time stood still and then, almost as if in slow motion, Anjan saw fault lines appear on the ceiling and the walls before they splintered. Then as he watched, the blue serpent coiled out accompanied by an earth-shaking explosion sound. Anjan was picked up and thrown against the debris like a ragged doll.
The above is from ‘Fault Lines’, part of my forthcoming book ‘The Chronicler of the Hooghly and other stories’. Should you wish to receive exclusive previews and the chance of winning a free copy of the book, do write to me @ author.esgee@gmail.com
A New Beginning 
Dear Sue,
Thank you for your response. You always bring in so much of wisdom in what you write.
Kind Regards
Shakti Ghosal
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The more I read of your stories the more intrigued I am.. 🙂
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Thank you Sue for your kind words and support.
If truth be told, trying to put one’s toe inside the door of fiction writing is daunting. ‘The Chronicler of the Hooghly’ is really a set of crucible tales with ‘genes’ from my own life experiences. To that extent, the stories seemed to write themselves. But I await to get the readers’ feedback.
As always I remain hopeful.
Regards
Shakti
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What better way than to pool one’s knowledge, than to pull from one’s own experience.. Blessings your way my friend
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Enticing. Consider me teased!
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Thank you Jacqui. I feel acknowledged!
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That’s a great teaser. Well done. 🙂
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Thank you. I am trying to do the best I can.
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Sounds exciting plot💛🌼👍
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I have tried to make it so. Without excitement and story, what is a tale? 🙂
Thank you for passing by and commenting.
Shakti Ghosal
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👍🌼💛
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