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The Obediant Ghost

A while ago, there lived an obedient kid, who was so much obedient that all the parents in the neighborhood used to compare their kid with him. Yes, he was the typical Sharmaji's son, but in terms of manners and social order. But the school peon took advantage of his behavior and sometimes even blackmailed him.  One fine day, the peon once again wanted to bully the kid. He ordered the kid to throw his own watch inside the well to which the student couldn't deny due to the fear of being bullied. Hence, he threw it inside the well. And now, the evil peon threatened him to get inside the well to get the watch with the condition that he'll complain his parents that he threw his own watch. The kid did jump into the well, but unfortunately, it marked his end. The peon then closed the well, thinking that he was still searching his watch with no knowledge of the accident.  The next day, the parents complained the principal for the missing of the child and hence a search operation w...
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A Note to Curious Herald Readers

04.10.2025

Hello Everybody,

Following my recent update on Pradhyumna Nittala (my personal blog), I wanted to formally welcome you to Curious Herald, which is now evolving into a space for both new thought-provoking stories and in-depth poems. This blog is becoming a home for creativity that blends intellect and emotion—stories that challenge, reflections that provoke, and poems that arise naturally from deep thinking.

Poems, for me, are not just written—they emerge when I’m in that state of intense thought, almost like a natural art form. That’s why you’ll see Curious Herald’s creativity return gradually, but the frequency may not always be consistent just like the YouTube channel. Life is pulling me toward other priorities (as I mentioned here), and these projects demand focus and time.

This space is meant to capture both the spark of new thoughts and the quiet intensity of introspection. I hope you’ll enjoy exploring it with me, one story, one poem, and one thought at a time.

Regards,
Shanmukha


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