1) **Treasure**: After their father's funeral, two sons and their relatives gather outside their home. The elder son, prompted by his wife, discreetly signals the younger brother to join them inside. Once inside, the elder brother suggests they check a box that belonged to their father before someone else does. The elder brother's wife helps them retrieve the box, but they find it filled with books instead of money or valuables. Disappointed, the elder brother's wife expresses her frustration, realizing their father had never saved money. However, the younger brother discovers a small bag containing a few rupees and a note that reads, "My funeral's expenses," revealing that their father had anticipated his own funeral costs. 2) **A Woman**: A humorous exchange occurs between a husband and wife regarding compliments about the wife's appearance. The wife recounts how her boss praises her makeup and clothing, leading the husband to question whether he is her husband or just another admirer. The playful banter highlights the wife's beauty and the dynamics of their relationship, suggesting that her looks attract attention from others. 3) **Pudding of Truth**: A skilled cook decides to create two dishes symbolizing truth and lies to help the world differentiate between good and bad. He prepares a sweet pudding for truth and a bitter pudding for lies, hoping that tasting them will make people aware of the hidden bitterness in lies and the sweetness in truth. The cook takes pride in his creations, wanting to educate the world through this culinary experience.

by Chandresh Kumar Chhatlani in English Short Stories

Writen by Chandresh Kumar Chhatlani

Category Short Stories