Serial NovelMy mother and homeland (Part – 06)Written by – Ashish kumer banik(This reflection is based on a real-life experience personally witnessed by the author.Names and certain details have been adapted to protect privacy while preserving the essence of the story) The sun slowly set, spreading the color of twilight in the western sky. Ethan…
Novel series –My Mother and Homeland(Episode – 12 ) Part – 5 when Mary’s smile was full of warmth — not sharp like it was now. When she first came into this house as a bride, her eyes were filled with dreams.Back then, life felt simple. It was just Lila, Daniel, Ethan, and Mary —…
My Mother and Homeland (Part – 4)The Weight of Helplessness (Episode> 9-11) “My son, I’ve picked some fresh lemons. It’s market day today … you’ll have to take them to sell.”Little Ethan would object without understanding anything —“No, I can’t sell those! My friends will laugh at me.”His mother tried to explain gently—“They don’t understand…
Novel Series – Part -3My Mother and HomelandVoices That Echo Within (Episode> 6- 8) After finishing breakfast, Ethan picked up Aria in his arms and was aboutto step into the yard when a voice called out —“Ethan! Oh Ethan, are you home?”Lila quickly adjusted her scarf and said,“Ethan, your Uncle Robert is here. Ask him…
Novel serial – (Part-2)My Mother and Homeland (Episode> 3-5)Pain, Realization, Return to Life – The mother’s cries at the crematorium still ring in his ears today.“What will happen to your beloved son? Why did you leave him behind like this?”That painful memory returned vividly.His vision blurred.Tears rolled down his cheeks, one after another. He didn’t…
Novel SeriesMy Mother and HomelandA Mother’s Last Hope – Part One (Episodes 1– 2 Complete) Ethan’s mother was on her deathbed. The news reached him, and he rushed from New York to see his beloved mother. Seeing his little son near her, the mother suddenly came back to life. She hugged him tightly and cried,…
My Mother and HomelandSmiles That Hide Pain – (Episode 6B) As Ethan reached the house, he noticed a pair of unfamiliar shoes outside.Someone else was inside.Just as he stepped in, Lila called out—“Ethan, sit in the other room. Your cousin David’s wife is here.”Ethan quietly moved to the next room.Moments later, Mary entered with a…
Novel Serial –My Mother and HomelandThe silent cry of nature – (Episode 6A) Seeing the condition of the once life-giving lemon tree, Ethan felt a deep sadness.There was a time when this tree had been a quiet partner in their survival—almost like a member of the family.Now, it stood fragile and neglected, as if silently…
Novel serial –My Mother and HomelandThe Weight of Helplessness – (Episode 5B) “My son, I’ve picked some fresh lemons. It’s market day today… you’ll have to take them to sell.”Little Ethan would object without understanding anything —“No, I can’t sell those! My friends will laugh at me.”His mother tried to explain gently—“They don’t understand our…
Novel Serial – My Mother and HomelandWhere Memories Still Breathe – (Episode 5A) Suddenly Annie grabbed his hand and pulled him—“Why are you standing here, Uncle? Let’s go for a walk!”Ethan snapped back to reality.“Yes… let’s go.”They walked toward the eastern yard of the house.These days, it looked abandoned.Once full of life and bustle, it…
Novel Series –My Mother and HomelandVoices That Echo Within (Episode 4B) Uncle Robert said – At our age, shouldn’t someone be there to look after us?Or does that not matter anymore?”He paused, struggling to breathe again.Mary brought a small stool and asked him to sit.Lila added with a sigh,“Please explain it to him…Can someone really…
Novel SeriesMy Mother and HomelandVoices That Echo Within (Episode 4A) After finishing breakfast, Ethan picked up Aria in his arms and was aboutto step into the yard when a voice called out —“Ethan! Oh Ethan, are you home?”Lila quickly adjusted her scarf and said,“Ethan, your Uncle Robert is here. Ask him to come inside.”From the…
