Sharmishtha
Basu’s Pen n Brush November 2019 Critique by Troy David Loy
Love
almost lost Dibyo falls for Supti, and the more this dawns
on him, the more he struggles to cope with the stress of suppressing
it as his health declines. When Supti tires of her treatment at
Dibyo’s office, she opts to leave, to escape Dibyo’s toxic
parents. But Dibyo has a plan, and not one his parents would prefer,
to save his love for Supti.
Love
confessed A young man declares his love for the girl of
his dreams, a declaration that turns out well, as she feels likewise
for him. This one ends well.
Love
is in the air Shuchi, Joy, and Tinni are friends, and
Tinni notices that one loves the other. Will she succeed as
matchmaker between them? An enjoyable short story.
Love
net How to entrap strong people? A defense minister
describes his plan to entrap them with love and lust through
handpicked seducers and seductresses. What thoughts does this idea
lead to in the prime minister? I’d say suspicious ones!
Magic
Reva has a problem involving toxic siblings who exploit
her at every turn. What does she do to escape this, to stand on her
own, to actualize herself as a fulfilled person? Seeking work at a
local orphanage, she draws her plans for a better life.
Love twists Maitreyee spurns Amal, for his uncultured
behavior in public, and when he marries another instead, befriends
his bride. The two friends discuss love, friendship and their meaning
when Maitreyee herself marries.
Manager
Mr. Dwivedi is in a business fix, and plots to change that
by arrangement with one Mr. Jain. What scheme hatches between the two
of them, with strings attached? Dwivedi’s “niece” looks like
the solution to his problems!
Mandukraj
Two women converse on the intrusive and venomous Vinod,
“King of the Frogs” after he attempts a campaign of vindictive
behavior. If there be a thing such as Karma, might “Mandukraj”
actually have become a frog? The one gawking at the two while they
speak might have something to say on that, could it speak!
Tiasa
An accident leaves Chaiti disabled, and bitter, but young
Tiasa can help, and help she does, making Chaiti much better for it
despite her scarred persona!
Girlfriend
slayer Debendra is disabled, with a twisted leg, with his
mother extremely protective of him, and even in manhood is shy and
lonely. What happens when he meets the lovely Mira? Will love
blossom, or will it die before it can truly get started?
Miss
Bittermouth Seema is intensely disliked at her work office
for verbal bullying, and the four young women she tormented give her
a parting gift after they arrange to leave the office for another
with friendlier staff. What will this gift be? Very amusing, this
one!
Meaning
of life Mohini is in her forties and yet unmarried, so how
does she create meaning in her life despite her circumstances? This
one was heartwarming.
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