Anushree Vaishnav
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The Hard Truth About Relationships and Maturity
I’m writing this at the age of 21, and I’m glad I can. When we’re born, we have two kinds of relationships: first, the blood relations we come into this world with, and second, the relationships we form ourselves later. Every relationship matters. But until we mature, we don’t realize that not every relationship or… Continue reading
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A Chapter Closes
Seven years ago, like most Indian students after 10th grade, I chose the science stream. Last week, my graduation results came in—I passed. These past seven years have been nothing short of a roller coaster. I’ve felt everything: happiness, failure, frustration, motivation, satisfaction… and a whole lot of confusion in between. One thing became clear—science… Continue reading
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I Forgive You, but for Me
This is for those who want to move on but still carry hard feelings. These hard feelings for you weigh heavily on my chest. Now I understand that as long as any feeling of love or hatred for you remains in my heart, I won’t be able to forget you, even if I want to.… Continue reading
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Society
The best fictional stories award goes to SOCIETY. TheSparklingWords // Anushree Vaishnav Continue reading
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When It Feels Like a Dark Room
I know it looks like you’re trapped in a dark room, unable to find a way out. You keep knocking on that one door, hoping it’ll open. But maybe you’re not looking around—because there might be another way out that you’re missing. It feels hopeless, helpless, and somewhere in between, a little selfless too. You’re… Continue reading
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Blankets & Blessings
It was almost midnight when Kanak parked her car near the road and stepped out. “Come out, Noor. It’s not that cold. And anyway, we’re in Jaipur, not Kashmir,” Kanak said with a smirk. “I hope you know that you’re insane. It’s February! I don’t even know what the hell we’re doing here,” Noor replied,… Continue reading
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A Smile Can Hide a Storm
I was crying… crying hard. I had broken everything in my room. I shouted, I screamed, and I didn’t even know why. In anger, I slammed my hand against the wall, and suddenly, I felt more pain in my hand than in my heart. I was exhausted. Then, someone asked me, “So Kanak, how are… Continue reading
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What Ends When We Die
Everyone has to die one day. It’s a universal truth, and I’m not afraid of death. But what scares me the most is what will end with my death. My family, my friends, and the dreams I shared with them — everything will end when I’m gone. I won’t see them again. Sometimes, I wonder… Continue reading
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Back on Track
As I sit down to write this, it truly feels like I’m writing after years—and in a way, that’s true. The last time I updated my blog was in January. After that, life happened. Exams kept me occupied for nearly four months. And just when they ended, something much heavier took over. My bade papa—my… Continue reading
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New Year, New You
Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year! Improve yourself. Prepare your best version. Keep writing. Be happy. TheSparklingWords // Anushree Vaishnav Continue reading
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Unborn Warrior
I’ve been living here for the last five months. It’s a nice place to live. Warm and safe. My tiny body is growing well here. My nose, mouth, and ears are taking shape. I can make different expressions. My skeleton is hardening—from cartilage to bone. I’ve developed some abilities: I can hear, sense light. Now… Continue reading
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Maybe this is what depression feels like
I wanted to breathe, but I couldn’t. It felt like I was underwater — deep underwater. Maybe it was the sea. I tried to swim up, but something kept pushing me down. Everything around me was blurred, and eventually, I stopped trying to save myself. My mind went numb. I just wanted a few breaths… Continue reading
