J for Jambavati and the Syamantaka Gem
Shatrajit’s Love for the Syamantaka Gem Krishna stared, unseeing, at the Syamantaka Gem, his mind elsewhere, thinking about the pending tasks in
Hi.. I am Ratna Prabha
Thank you for visiting my website. Here I write stories to entertain, and maybe ponder a wee bit, which means simplicity is at the core of every tale. That’s why the name Stories Made Simple. While love for retelling mythologies is huge, I cannot stop myself from using my pen to knit all kinds of yarns, digging deep into a rich repertoire of experiences, both from my personal and professional world.
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The Blindfolded Lady
A blindfolded lady was walking down a dark alleyway, On her way to meet someone important. Suddenly, the agonized screams of a
Aristasura – the Bull Demon
Aristasura and Kamsa Aristasura stood in front of Kamsa, his head down, lost in his thoughts, quite oblivious to the confused ramblings
With Hopes of Life
The suffocating sting of smoke and the cacophony of panic-ridden screams jerked Jayanti awake from her tablet-induced slumber. The ferocious thudding of
E for Ekajata – One of the Sita’s Guards in Ashoka Vatika
I am Ekajata, one of a small group of elite women guards appointed by our King Ravana, the Lord of Lanka,
Freedom at Midnight
The closed room was hot, humid, and heavy with agonizing shrieks. None of the women in the room batted an eyelid.
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Mahabali – The Asura Immortal
Mahabali looked in awe and wonder as Vamana’s size grew exponentially, so much that His head disappeared into the clouds and His
Tripurantaka – The Destroyer of the Fabled Three Cities
Tarakasura was stunned to see the little but extremely powerful child warrior fight in the battle. He stared unmoving as the tiny
Vibhishana – The Immortal from Lanka
Rama Consoles Vibhishana The thousands of twinkling lamps adorning the houses and streets of Ayodhya seemed to compete against the stars in
Ashwatthama – The Cursed Immortal
Ashwatthama was born to Dronacharya and his wife, Kripi, before he found employment at the Kuru household as the preceptor of the
The Beach – Where Life Comes Full Circle – Everyday
The waves crash joyfully against the rocks. The sand is cosily grainy beneath my feet. The smell of the fishy, earthy ocean
Bhagadatta and the Vaishnavastra
His steady, strong stance belied his fear. His steely expression aligned with the rippling muscles of his arms as he held the
When Yudhishthira Wilfully Lied – Under Karmic Duress
“No, no! I will not lie. The one good thing that has come from the agonising suffering of our 13-year exile is
Dhruv – The Unloved Child Who Found an Eternal Home
Dhruv’s Mother Has a Nightmare Dense, almost impenetrable darkness pervaded the atmosphere. The only light was a couple of moonlight slivers streaking
The Last Thoughts of Duryodhana
Duryodhana On His Deathbed I lay supine, the crepuscular sky reflecting the oncoming of my night! I was broken and desolate. Everyone,
Arjuna’s Preparation for Brihannala
Arjuna Enters Indra’s Court Indra watched Arjuna walk into his court; tall, muscular, handsome, confidence oozing out of his every pore. Indra,
