“Don’t you think you read too much”, Maya asked Viraj endearingly. “I don’t know, maybe”, he replied with a smile.
“It’s good to read but do not forget about your real life too, sometimes we get so much involved in fantasy that we forget about the reality”, Maya caressed his cheek as she stood up to leave the asylum. She was already late for work.
As she was walking towards the exit she received a text from Viraj which said, “You read books too, so does that mean I’m your imagination or…. *wink “. Something clicked inside her as she remembered that Viraj never had a mobile phone. She ran back to the room where she had just left him.
She entered the room and found it empty. As she ran out of the room she found a nurse just outside whom she asked frantically about Viraj who was just in there a few moments back. The nurse looked at her and said, “There had been no patient admitted in this room since last 6 years, except you.”
“I… I came here today to admit my boyfriend… What rubbish are you saying?”, Maya said clenching her jaws. Suddenly she saw three ward boys walking towards her.
“No stop. I am not a patient… I can prove it”, She again said and took out her phone to show his picture but neither there was any picture of Viraj nor his message. Everything was blank.
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Ooooh spooky story. IS there a next part? Waiting to know what the reality is. I mean in the story. Why was she seeing things? Was she really mentally challenged?
May be… But thanks for stopping by.
Woah! Excellent twist n climax… so creative your are Moni to think of these twists n tales n to be able to put so much in such few words… amazing truly n way to go!
Loved the story!
Thanks. Glad you liked it
I so look forward to reading your stories! The end is almost always a punch in the gut, just as this one was! Loved it!
Thanks. Glad u liked it
I really need to put this question, how do you come up with such posts, I always get to read something totally different from you.
Even I don’t know. But I’m glad u liked it.
This reminded me of Shutter Island. Patients never know they’re sick, right? Your stories are always have a unique quality. Love reading them!
Thank you.
That is an interesting twist in the tail. You are keeping the readers on tenterhooks, who want to know what happens next. Sandy N Vyjay
Haha… I’m glad u liked it.
This was totally unexpected… I’m intrigued, what happens next? I’m pretty blown away with hoe you crafted an entire story in such few words – wow!
Thanks Ishieta glad you liked it.
I always look forward to reading your stories… Your imagination runs wild. I’m a big fan of your stories because they always have a heart-wrenching moment.
Thanks, glad you loved it.
Now this is spooky!!! loved reading it! can’t wait for next one
Moni, I felt as if I am living this story. I went through similar hallucinations last month. It was as if I was hypnotised by a lunatic, mad healer. I have goosebumps all over. So scary.
Take care please.
Another superb nanotale that leaves so much to the imagination and keeps us wanting for more. The topic of mental illness is so well and sophisticatedly depicted, without the cleache screams and tearing of hair.
This is both sad and scary in equal measure. Sad because the lady seems to be in love. Scary because her mental health doesn’t seem to be good. I’d love to know more, especially what happens to Maya later.
Thanks for understanding Rahul.
Another masterpiece again. I loved to read your story Monidipa. Fabulous write up and excellent plot. Waiting for the next part and hope to read about Vijay more
Thanks. Glad u liked it but it was Viraj.
Another good one from you. Schizophrenia is often misunderstood just like other mental health issues.
Thanks. Glad u liked it.
I love the way you leave the ending for readers imagination. Quite scary and thought provoking too.
Thanks Swati. Glad you liked it
Reading the same author becomes almost like a habit. And now I am addicted to your stories. Each one has such a twist at the end. Look forward to reading the next post.
Thanks.
This is creepy. Wish there is another part to continue
Will try. Thanks.
Wow! Such short story but packed with thriller. I could picture the entire episode while reading it. It was like being lost in a thriller novel. Great writing. Keep going!
Thanks. Glad u liked it
You come up with interesting twists at the end of your stories. This one left me sweating.
Thanks. Glad you liked it
Nice twist, gives me Shutter Island vibes- i always like the direction your stories take
Thanks. Glad u like it
Another excellent one. More than anything, this left me feeling overwhelmed. Schizophrenia is real and not many people even know about it.
Yes. Thanks for stopping by.
Mental health issues can take such a sad turn in life. Schizophrenic symptoms are scary.
Yes.
Whoa, I did NOT expect that ending! Loved it!!
Thanks, glad you liked it.
I simply love these stories where you speak so much in such little words. I really appreciate your way of writing. I enjoy all your stories.
Loved this story. Spooky and twist at the end. You are an amazing storyteller.
Thanks Abha. Glad you liked it.
Ooh very creepy! But nice one!