On a stormy night, nine-year-old Piklu stares out of hiswindow and sees something terrifying – a tree or something ancient masquerading as one?

In this episode of “Maybe Stories I Shouldn’t Tell”, Ikeep it as crisp as I can, narrating just one story – “Piklu and the Monster”, written by yours truly.

Feedback, comments, and criticism are welcome, as arestories that you think fit the bill.

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a.      This video contains AI-generated content createdusing OpenAI’s models, including Sora (for video) and ChatGPT/DALL·E (for images and visuals). Generated scenes, visuals, and narratives are entirely synthetic.

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In this episode of “Maybe Stories I Shouldn’t Tell” Italk about the time I met Shah Rukh Khan (no, this isn’t déjà vu, this is theconcluding part). What could go wrong when two high school boys meet the kingof Bollywood? Plenty.

I also narrate “The Open Window” by Saki, a timeless talewith a delicious twist.

Feedback, comments, and criticism are welcome, as arestories that you think fit the bill. Email me at: [email protected].Or leave comments!

Disclaimer:

a.      This video contains AI-generated content createdusing OpenAI’s models, including Sora (for video) and ChatGPT/DALL·E (forimages and visuals). Generated scenes, visuals, and narratives are entirelysynthetic.

b.      Actual image used with prior permission.

c.      This content is intended for creative,illustrative, or entertainment purposes only. Viewer discretion is advised.

d.      We adhere to OpenAI's usage policies andother applicable community guidelines.

Really excited about this episode of “Maybe Stories IShouldn’t Tell”.

First, we have an anecdote about the time I met Shah RukhKhan, yes, Shah Rukh Khan, SRK, the actor. It was an experience I will never forget, but for reasons very different from what you might think.

Then, we have a brilliant short story by Kunal Mhaske - “Love”.It will leave you guessing right till the very end. And then, we have this week’s amazing fact, which is something that will definitely get you thinking.

Oh, and before I forget, unlike the first two episodes, thisone is (at least technically) a video. And this is how it shall be from this point on.

Feedback, comments, and criticism are warranted, as arestories that you think fit the bill. Email me at:[email protected].

Disclaimer:

a.  This video contains AI-generated content createdusing OpenAI’s models, including Sora (for video) and ChatGPT/DALL·E (for images and visuals). All scenes, visuals, and narratives are entirely synthetic.

b. This content is intended for creative, illustrative, or entertainment purposes only. Viewer discretion is advised.

c. We adhere to OpenAI's usage policies.

d. The story “Love” has been adapted for this podcast with full permission from the original author, i.e. Kunal Mhaske.

This week on Maybe Stories I Shouldn’t Tell, we experiment with the format of the show.

We have a personal anecdote, followed by an original story and a random but mind-blowing fact.

Tune in for humour, reflection, and a story that walks the fine line between standing up and staying silent.

Feedback and comments are warranted, so are stories that you think fit the bill, email me at: [email protected].

This week on Maybe Stories I Shouldn’t Tell, we feature a beautifully layered short story by bestselling author Arnab Ray, aka Greatbong. Set during Durga Puja, Mahishashur is a tale about memory, identity, and a spoiler I shouldn't tell.

It’s nostalgic, unsettling, and quietly devastating in the best way possible.

Tune in for a story that lingers — and a reflection on why the truths we bury often say the most about who we are.

Feedback and comments are warranted, so are stories that you think fit the bill, email me at: [email protected].