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Secrets of Zynpagua: Return of the Princess cont….

King Soto and Queen Sussaina had no children. Queen Sussaina treated her husband’s younger brother Frederick as her own son. He was eight years old. One day Frederick went to the forest with his friends but did not return. The King’s Soldiers searched every nook and corner of Zynpagua but could not find him. The Queen was devastated. Seeing her sorrow, the stars blessed her with a son, Vivian. The King and Queen were elated by the birth of their son. For the next four years their attention was entirely on Vivian and they forgot to take care of their Kingdom- Zynpagua. Due to their neglect, evil and malice began to spread in Zynpagua Continue reading

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Secrets of Zynpagua: Return of the Princess continues…………

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Vivian then narrated the story.

“Zynpagua was once a region on the Earth. It was ruled by King Soto and Queen Sussaina.

Queen Sussaina was gifted with supernatural powers. One day she noticed that the stars send signals to the Earth. These signals are like a pre warning before any calamity. Sussaina tried reading the stars and after years of trying, began to identify their signals. Gradually she began to predict the future by recognizing the indications sent by planets and stars.  She judiciously used this skill to protect the people of Zynpagua against any calamity. Continue reading

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Secrets of Zynpagua: Return of the Princess continues…………………..

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Radhika was taken aback and asked “What?”, then looking at Anika’s state chose to change the topic. Their parents joined them as well and everyone headed towards the exit. Even they were curious to know about the blonde boy who dramatically carried Anika from the stage. Anika remained silent. Continue reading

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Secrets of Zynpagua: Return of the Princess continues…………………..

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She confidently announced her arrival, went running on the stage and delivered a humourous speech. The audience laughed and cheered.  Anika continued excitedly but after a while forgot the lines and began to mumble. The prompter yelled from behind and yet Anika could not remember her lines. At that moment, a young boy leapt from the roof of the stage and made a dramatic entry. He delivered an outstanding speech and saved the play. Before he left, he picked Anika on his shoulders and waved farewell to the audience. The play proceeded successfully. Anika was very relieved to see him and said “Thank you so much! Who are you? Did Ms Annie send you?” Continue reading

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Secrets of Zynpagua- Return of the Princess…..cont..

If you have missed the story please read the recap of the book in left hand panel.

Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Anika meets Vivian.
It was pouring outside but the rain did little to assuage Anika’s upset mood. The re-appearance of Frederick and the familiar painful voice from the Moon contributed in tarnishing her frame of mind. Anika’s mother was very worried seeing her state and took the two girls to join the theater classes. Continue reading

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Indian Tourism Industry is dying in the hands of barbaric citizens.

 Four years back when I decided to quit my six years banking career and start as an entrepreneur, most of my friends discouraged me from starting a tourism company. The premise they gave was that there are too many travel companies in India, infact four in every street in any city in India. Continue reading

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Secrets of Zynpagua- Return of the Princess…..cont..

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Secrets of Zynpagua: Return of the Princess continues…………………..

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Back in Singapore, for almost two weeks, Anika did not see Frederick or heard the call of the Moon. She tried distracting herself by reading children short stories and fantasy books. But nothing helped. Continue reading

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Secrets of Zynpagua: Return of the Princess……CONTINUES

The boy replied “Mi nombre es Federico” (My name is Frederick) Just then Anika was sucked in by the air. The next moment she was back on her bed in Shillong. She faintly heard the voices of her grandma and Radhika. They were calling out her name. Radhika came running inside the room and angrily questioned her “Where were you? Why were you not answering when we called your name?”
She then rushed out to inform her grandparents that Anika was in the room. As Radhika left, Anika saw her sister’s knees and hands were bandaged. She felt miserable for …

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Secrets of Zynpagua…CONTINUES

Secrets of Zynpagua : Return of the Princess

The story continues………………………..

Anika suddenly sat up in the bed and began to tremble. She murmured “Spain? Who is in Spain?” Grandmother looked perturbed and said “Why are you shaking. What is wrong?”
Anika feebly responded “No..Nothing. I am feeling very cold” Grandmother covered Anika with two layers of blankets and said “I am putting off the lights. You must sleep” and then left.
The room was dimly illuminated by the night lamp. After sometime when Anika opened her eyes to check the time, she saw a young boy standing in the …

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