Blogs of Open Literature - Educational and Fictional Open Literature Blogs by Anil Prasad #StoriesBlogs of Open Literature - Educational and Fictional Open Literature Blogs by Anil Prasad #Storieshttps://www.apletters.in/blogs/tag/storiesMon, 09 Feb 2026 07:13:42 +0530http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Excited to Announce: The Wonderful World of Murali and Hridya is Here!]]>https://www.apletters.in/blogs/post/excited-to-announce-the-wonderful-world-of-murali-and-hridya-is-hereI'm absolutely thrilled to share that my new children's book, The Wonderful World of Murali and Hridya: An Educational Fiction for Children by P. Anil ]]>

I'm absolutely thrilled to share that my new children's book, The Wonderful World of Murali and Hridya: An Educational Fiction for Children by P. Anil Prasad, is now available—just fresh off the press in November 2025!

This engaging 106-page story follows the delightful adventures of siblings Murali ...

]]>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:03:00 +0000<![CDATA[The wonderful world of Murali and Hridya: Chap 23: Back at Sweet Home]]>https://www.apletters.in/blogs/post/the-wonderful-world-of-murali-and-hridya-chap-23-back-at-sweet-homeAt precisely 3:15 p.m, a merry bicycle bell rang at the gate—the most joyful sound Hridya had ever heard! Her heart jumped with delight. "Brother ]]>

At precisely 3:15 p.m, a merry bicycle bell rang at the gate—the most joyful sound Hridya had ever heard! Her heart jumped with delight. "Brother is here! He is truly here!" she shouted to Grandfather and Grandmother, dashing to open the gate with flying feet.

]]>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:38:00 +0000<![CDATA[The wonderful world of Murali and Hridya: Chap 22: In the Camp:  An Everlasting Goodbye Day]]>https://www.apletters.in/blogs/post/the-wonderful-world-of-murali-and-hridya-chap-22-in-the-camp-an-everlasting-goodbye-dayThe camp felt like one large, loving family. Every child left with a bracelet on their wrist, a photo in their pocket,  joy in their heart and le ]]>

The camp felt like one large, loving family. Every child left with a bracelet on their wrist, a photo in their pocket,  joy in their heart and learning for the entire life.

The sun rose with a golden smile on the fourth and final day of the summer camp. The children woke early, their hearts fill...

]]>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:23:44 +0000<![CDATA[The wonderful world of Murali and Hridya: Chap 21: In the Camp:  The Final Talent Bolster]]>https://www.apletters.in/blogs/post/the-wonderful-world-of-murali-and-hridya-chap-21-in-the-camp-the-final-talent-bolsterIt was a joyful, heart-filled ending that stayed in their souls forever—the perfect close to the best camp adventure! The children felt a deep wave of ]]>It was a joyful, heart-filled ending that stayed in their souls forever—the perfect close to the best camp adventure!

The children felt a deep wave of happiness and pride after their grand camp plan for the departing day was approved, followed by a wonderful supper on their last evening together. But...

]]>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:16:54 +0000<![CDATA[The wonderful world of Murali and Hridya: Chap 20: In the Camp:  The Grand Final Planning]]>https://www.apletters.in/blogs/post/the-wonderful-world-of-murali-and-hridya-chap-20-in-the-camp-the-grand-final-planningSnap a picture with every group, so no one leaves without a smile frozen in time! As the sun sank low, brushing the sky with warm strokes of orange and ]]>

Snap a picture with every group, so no one leaves without a smile frozen in time!

As the sun sank low, brushing the sky with warm strokes of orange and pink, it was exactly 7 o'clock on the last magical evening of summer camp. The children gathered in a tight circle, buzzing with excitement for their...

]]>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:07:27 +0000<![CDATA[The wonderful world of Murali and Hridya; Chap 19: In the Camp : My Story]]>https://www.apletters.in/blogs/post/the-wonderful-world-of-murali-and-hridya-chap-19-in-the-camp-my-story“First, if I had not found the courage to speak, something scary might have happened. So, always share important thoughts bravely—it can save the day. ]]>

“First, if I had not found the courage to speak, something scary might have happened. So, always share important thoughts bravely—it can save the day. Second, listen carefully to even the softest voices; they may carry big news. Third, be kind to everyone. Watch for the moment someone wants to speak...

]]>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:28:09 +0000<![CDATA[The wonderful world of Murali and Hridya; Chap 18: In the Camp : The Finders and Fixers]]>https://www.apletters.in/blogs/post/the-wonderful-world-of-murali-and-hridya-chap-18-the-finders-and-fixersAs the teams walked along winding paths, the morning world came alive around them. A gentle breeze whispered through tall green trees, carrying the sw ]]>As the teams walked along winding paths, the morning world came alive around them. A gentle breeze whispered through tall green trees, carrying the sweet scent of wild flowers blooming in soft pink and yellow clusters. 

The sun was still hiding when the first bell tinkled across the dormitory. “...

]]>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:57:14 +0000<![CDATA[The wonderful world of Murali and Hridya; Chap 17: In the Camp: Planning a Day]]>https://www.apletters.in/blogs/post/the-wonderful-world-of-murali-and-hridya-chap-17-in-the-camp-planning-a-day"You know, I avoided the self-introduction session at the beginning of the camp on purpose. I wanted to see how you would organize getting to kno ]]>

"You know, I avoided the self-introduction session at the beginning of the camp on purpose. I wanted to see how you would organize getting to know each other yourselves—and you did it so well! 

Under the soft glow of the moon hanging high in the clear night sky, the camp kids gathered in th...

]]>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:32:09 +0000<![CDATA[The wonderful world of Murali and Hridya; Chap 16: In the Camp; The Opening Day]]>https://www.apletters.in/blogs/post/the-wonderful-world-of-murali-and-hridya-chap-16-in-the-camp-the-opening-day“Trust yourselves to be kind, helpful, and honest,” she said. “That is what makes a true camper.” The summer camp days that Murali and his friends had ]]>

“Trust yourselves to be kind, helpful, and honest,” she said. “That is what makes a true camper.”

The summer camp days that Murali and his friends had been eagerly awaiting finally arrived. Nestled in the lush green campus of his school, surrounded by tall coconut palms swaying gently in the warm bre...

]]>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:18:53 +0000<![CDATA[The wonderful world of Murali and Hridya; Chap 15: A great game plan]]>https://www.apletters.in/blogs/post/the-wonderful-world-of-murali-and-hridya-chap-15-a-great-game-plan“Remember the semifinal against St. Joseph’s? You read their setter’s shoulder twitch and blocked three straight points. Same brain, different court. ]]>

“Remember the semifinal against St. Joseph’s? You read their setter’s shoulder twitch and blocked three straight points. Same brain, different court. We’ll treat every challenge in life like an opponent’s serve—watch the pattern, jump early.”

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