In the story "Let’s Talk," the narrator, Jason, reflects on his life as a father and how he experiences a replay of his childhood through his son. He recalls sweet and bitter memories, particularly a troubling incident he encountered while walking one evening. Jason overhears his son and his friends smoking, which shocks him and prompts a flashback to his own childhood mischief. He reminisces about his school days, where he and his peers imitated smoking using pens and erasers, influenced by adults around them. He shares a humorous memory of how they pretended to smoke, highlighting the carefree attitude of youth while also recognizing the serious implications of smoking that he now faces as a parent.

by Dhaval Thakkar in English Short Stories

Writen by Dhaval Thakkar

Category Short Stories