An original story written by our student Yatharth Chaturvedi. Yatharth is a young orator and writer from Jaipur. We are proud to have him as a student in our Creative Writing & Public Speaking, Theatre Program, utilizing Applied Storytelling and Theatre tools under the mentorship of Trainer Khusshbo Chokhaani. We congratulate Yatharth for this exemplary true self-expression.

Dog or Cheetah?

Pat was a young boy with blue eyes and a pointy nose. He was kind and dressed in his loose blue jeans with an old spotted T-shirt. He lived in a sprawling two storied mansion by the glistening river called Sunshine River. The river was named Sunshine River because the sun’s rays fell directly on it, creating a beautiful, soothing view.

Strangely enough, on the left side of the river lived the fastest animal known to man, a miniature cheetah. Everyone was talking about the cheetah because it was very different from the other cheetahs. This cheetah was friendly, and it never hunted animals. He was kind-hearted, and he ate whatever was left in and around the forest.

Curious Pat, wanted to visit the cheetah. Pat lived with his mother and father. Every day, he would make a plan to visit the cheetah. But Ma always forbade him from exploring the forest. She said, “What if he looks friendly but turns out to be dangerous? What if he tears you into pieces?”.

Pat was a little frightened, but he still wanted to visit the cheetah. The next morning, he started hatching a new plan. He thought that once his father came back home after work, he could request him to visit the cheetah. His father would probably agree because he would be too tired to argue. The next day when Pat asked his father he agreed. He said, “sure but take permission from your mother.” Pat ran inside the kitchen where Ma usually spent her time in the evening. And finally, after a lot of persistence and requests she agreed. Pat could not believe his ears he was over the moon.

Pat and his father finally visited the forest. They saw the cheetah but something felt odd.On a closer look they realized that it was just a poor lost dog with the rare spots on his body. He was not a cheetah. Pat felt sad for the lost dog and asked his father if he could keep him as a pet. Pat also felt the pain of the small dog, lost in the huge jungle. They carried the dog home. They narrated the whole incident to Ma. She felt pity for the dog and named him fluffy. He was no longer a confused cheetah, he became a blissful dog now.

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An original story written by our student Ayaansh Agarwal. Ayaansh is a young orator and writer from Gurugram. We are proud to have him as a student in our Creative Writing, Theatre & Public Speaking Program, utilizing Applied Storytelling and Theatre tools under the mentorship of Trainer Khusshbo Chokhaani. We congratulate Ayaansh for this exemplary true self-expression.

The Rejection

Rajat, had a dream of becoming a writer from a young age. He spent years writing short stories, poems, and articles, perfecting his craft. One day, an exciting opportunity arose. A renowned publishing house was holding a competition for new writers, offering a chance for the winner to get their first book published. Rajat, was filled with joy since he had been preparing for this moment his entire life.

He stayed up late writing and editing his manuscript, pouring his heart and soul into every word. The idea of becoming a published author filled him with excitement, and he felt sure that his work was ready to be shared with the world. After months of anticipation, the day to submit his entry finally arrived.

Rajat, hit the “submit button” with a sense of relief. He had done everything he could, and now all he could do was wait. Days turned into weeks, and the anticipation grew. He imagined what it would be like to see his book on a shelf, to hold it in his hands. He dreamed of book signings and readers loving his work.

But when the results were announced, Rajat’s name wasn’t on the list. The disappointment hit him like a punch in the stomach. He had worked so hard, yet his dreams felt shattered. He spent the following days in a cloud of sadness, questioning his abilities and whether he was meant to be a writer at all. His friends and family tried to comfort him, but the sting of failure was too sharp Rajat, did not change at all.

For a while, Rajat, considered giving up on his dream. Maybe writing wasn’t for him after all. But then, after some time, he began to reflect on the journey. He realized that the process of writing had made him better, not just as a writer, but as a person. The rejection didn’t define him.

Instead of quitting, Rajat, started to write more, fueled by the fire of determination. He didn’t focus on the competition anymore; he focused on his voice and passion. Over the next year, he worked tirelessly, submitting his stories to smaller publishers and magazines. Slowly, he gained recognition, and eventually, he landed a deal for his first book.

His missed opportunity pushed him to grow, and in the end, Rajat’s book was published—not because of a competition win but because he never gave up on his dream.

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