The Red Dragon's Lair

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calling you. On the little hi

vi. The one roomed tin shed with an asbestos sheet as a roof was their only possession left behind by thei

up. He had managed to do odd jobs and bring in money to keep their shanty and to bring in food at least once a day. There were some days when they would go wi

school provided free education and she even managed to get donated books, shoes and c

ey helped her forget th

ook a break from his work. That’s why he consistently found

back at her friend. “Wh

urprise for you", the girl shouted at the top of her voice, "I

rd. It was very common for men in their community to be

tted towards the hill in her worn out flip flops. She was exc

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a job as a car mechanic. It gave him a meagre but steady income.

en care of. He came from a family where women were respected and treated as equal.

e dealings of the grown ups, but he had heard his mum and dad speak about getting cheated by their business partner. He had no idea of their business

e sickly web of crime around him. He kept to himself and stayed away from it. He knew

ere?” Anya’s friend Sana pu

hated anyone disturbing him in

call Anya

Who will do

t you had planned a

swo

s or addicted to rough sex. Tatya could have fucked everyone if he got a chance. Palash dropped his work and ran as f

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ldn’t see or hear anyone. There was onl

th bugs of various sizes in her tiny shanty. She walked towards the top of the hill. It had the dilapidated remains of an old stone house from a bygone era. It w

d she desperately needed water. She had reached the ruins at the top of the hill and was moving from one ru

around the c

ohol with them. She did not know anyone personally but

ou see dada? Sana tol

he asked us to take care of you.

had spoken about it many times. When her periods had started her brother had explained important things about

arly twenties while she was just a child. It was easy. She kicked her dangling legs against him trying

other 3 boys started following her, shouting, “g

were trying to get her as far away from that dreaded place, as possible. She tripped. Fell down and felt t

hit Tatya. You will be punished for it,” he spat menacingly on the ground. He was reeking

n as us. In fact we will make sure that you come back for more.”

r brother’s shout and felt relieved. He was h

ee her!” the one holding her hand said.

e pushed the other 2 down and holding Anya’s arm started walking away. Anya was still shivering. She felt her b

reaming and crying. Hugging her brother, trying to wake his lifeless body up. Ta

es she saw Sana arrive with her dad

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