Ayan Mondal pick of the month real life stories short stories Monday, November 3, 2025 The Way of the World by Ayan Mondal In Mumbai, a child bakes cakes to help earn money while her father protests against the authorities who destroyed his shop."Ameena, get the cakes. It's seven already!" "Ji, Ammi." All yawny, Ameena dragged herself towards the basket in the corner. She opened the lid and stared at the contents curiously. Cakes, arranged in neat stacks, that had blossomed overnight under her… Read more Labels: Ayan Mondal pick of the month real life stories short stories 13 comments: