Rekha Kumari - Writer on Reedsy Prompts

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THE YAKSHA ASKED AGAIN

Submitted to Contest #329

THE YAKSHA ASKED AGAIN(A mythological fiction inspired by the “Yaksha Prashna” dialogue found in the Vana Parva of the Hindu epic Mahabharata)--------------------------The region of Dwaitavana around the Yaksha Sarovar had been quiet for ages. The trees stood still, and the lake’s surface did not move unless it wanted to. Ordinary people never reached this place, as an old illusion kept them out.The Yaksha who guarded the Sarovar was not just any spirit.In Hindu mythology, Yaksha are guardian beings tied to a place and a duty.This Yaksha’s t...

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The Loop

Rekha Kumari

Submitted to Contest #328

15 October 2025 – 11:08 PMChronos Data Systems – Lab 4 The lab always felt sharper at night. Maya Patel, the techy geek, badge-tapped into Lab 4 and exhaled. She was currently the in-charge of systems security attached to the Quantum Computer Q-9; and before heading home, she decided to check the lab once more. Her AI assistant Lana had reminded her to reach home early as it was Riley’s birthday the next day and her husband William’s tech start-up had just got an investor. She dropped her bag at her desk and and glanced across the room. Jaso...

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Whiskers & Witchcraft

Rekha Kumari

Submitted to Contest #327

Whiskers & WitchcraftA heart-warming tale inspired by Egyptian mythology______________________________________________________The neon lights of Seoul glowed against the calm silver of the moon resulting in a serene, strangely mysterious kind of peace, just like the ginger cat resting in Elara’s lap. “The neon lights of Earth complement the moonlight above… a peaceful contradiction—just like you, my cutie.” She stroked the cat’s fur, smiling. Beside her lay a thick hardback, Whiskers and Witchcraft, the book her best friend Riley, who ra...

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Author bio

Hi,

I’m Rekha, and I currently live in Delhi. I’m a writer, a thinker, and a lifelong explorer of ideas — especially anything that involves human emotion, time, causality, and the hidden patterns that shape our lives. I’m also a mother to my little Tiru, who inspires more of my imagination than she will ever realize.

I love building theories, experimenting with new concepts, and turning stray thoughts into full stories. Innovation excites me — whether it’s in science, psychology, cosmology, or just a unique perspective that appears in the middle of an ordinary day. Writing is where all of those ideas find their way into shape.

I enjoy creating short stories, speculative fiction, and reflective pieces drawn from real moments, emotional micro-decisions, and the “what ifs” that haunt and fascinate me. My work often blends the real and the surreal — moving between social observation, sci-fi, and dramatic introspection.

I hope you find something here that speaks to you, and if you do, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Happy reading!