The story is now a part of a short-story collection available both in print and as an ebook. I will share the links soon.
Growing Pains
The story is now a part of a short-story collection available both in print and as an ebook. I will share the links soon.
Short Stories | Fish-eye Perspective 
The title is catchy and apt. Growing up takes a lot of learning and unlearning. Sometimes our environment, and the people in it are brunt as we grow and journey through life.
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terrific tale — the opening sentence is magnificent
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Thank you, John! 😁
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However old you get, you have to stay a child for as long as you can. I am forever five.
Brilliant story. I loved it.
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Thank you, Colin! 😁
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Very nice, Shaily. A really unique view of growing up.
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Thank you, Don! Growing up is all about drawing blood, I think, in emotional sense. That is why, I have remained a five year old throughout my life 😁
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