Mrinalini MohantyUnder Her RainbowRed, yellow and blue patterns danced on the ceiling as Roli twirled a shard of glass around in the sunlight that pierced through the white…Oct 18, 20181Oct 18, 20181
Mrinalini MohantyThe DemonsThe demons in her head, A throbbing pain, perpetually blinding. Dark valleys under her eyes, A blue haze engulfing each thought.May 18, 2018May 18, 2018
Mrinalini MohantyThe Purple PatisserieIts neon purple walls mocked the paleness of the mist that loomed over the valley, yet its interiors held a peculiar mist of a different…Mar 16, 2018Mar 16, 2018
Mrinalini MohantyThe Silver VixenShe always wore a cotton saree, starched to crisp perfection, her hair neatly tied in a bun, not a loose strand in sight. Her bindi would…Feb 17, 2018Feb 17, 2018
Mrinalini MohantyBurnt SugarHe smelt of the Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani that he served to the clientele of Golden Dhaba from 11 in the morning till midnight. He…Feb 2, 2018Feb 2, 2018
Mrinalini MohantyThe ScooterThe scooter was older than Swati; it had been an integral part of the family since long before she had first opened her eyes to the pale…Jan 13, 20185Jan 13, 20185
Mrinalini MohantyThe Abandoned BalconyA giant halo of blood appeared around her head that rested on the marble floor at an obscure angle. Her mind oscillated between fleeting…Dec 29, 20174Dec 29, 20174
Mrinalini MohantyThe Kitchen WindowThe colonial mansion that had once been the residence of aristocratic families and wealthy merchants now offered cheap accommodation to…Dec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017
Mrinalini MohantyThe Wire MeshWhenever the dust settled after an afternoon storm, the sweet seller arrived at my doorstep with a guilty smile on his bearded face. He…Nov 20, 2017Nov 20, 2017
Mrinalini MohantyThe Maharani Of MangalpurThe dampness, it was everywhere — in the puffy bubbles of paint that were about to detach themselves from the palace walls, in the patches…Nov 10, 2017Nov 10, 2017