The Summer That Never Ended

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The car rumbled down the winding road, swallowed by towering pine trees and the thick scent of earth and rain. Ryan sat in the backseat, forehead resting against the cold glass, watching as the world blurred past him. His parents sat in the front, chatting idly about the upcoming vacation, while his younger sister hummed a tune, oblivious to his reluctance. A summer trip. Another forced excursion into some distant town his parents had chosen in an attempt to "bring the family closer." As if that ever worked. He was already overwhelmed with stress—college applications, constant pressure, and the gnawing feeling that nothing in his life made sense. He didn’t need this trip. He needed time alone. The town they arrived in was nothing spectacular. A small coastal village, hugged by rolling cliffs and open fields, with streets so quiet they felt frozen in time. The air smelled of salt, and the wind carried the distant echoes of seagulls. It was the place where everyone knew everyon...

🌿 My Inspiration – Ruskin Bond

 Every writer has someone who lit the first spark. For me, that spark was Ruskin Bond. ✨

I still remember the first time I held one of his books—The Room on the Roof. It wasn’t just a story. It was an emotion. A quiet whisper of longing, love, nature, and loneliness. Ruskin Bond didn’t need complicated plots or grand heroes. He wrote about the ordinary, and somehow, made it feel extraordinary.


🏞️ Why Ruskin Bond?

He writes with a simplicity that speaks directly to the heart. His stories aren't loud or flashy—they're soft, reflective, and deeply personal. Whether it’s the hills of Mussoorie, a rainy evening in Landour, or a silent friendship between two strangers—his words stay with you.

What inspires me most is his love for nature, his deep understanding of human emotion, and the way he captures silence better than most writers capture action.


📚 Lessons I’ve Learned from His Writing

  • 🌧️ Silence can be powerful.

  • 🌻 Small moments matter.

  • ✍️ Write honestly, even if no one’s watching.

  • 🌲 Let nature breathe into your words.

Reading Ruskin Bond feels like sitting on a quiet hill with a warm cup of tea, just watching the world go by. He taught me that stories don’t always need twists and turns—sometimes, a gentle breeze and a kind thought are more than enough.


💬 My Favorite Ruskin Bond Books

  • The Blue Umbrella

  • A Face in the Dark and Other Hauntings

  • Rusty, the Boy from the Hills

  • Rain in the Mountains

  • Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra

Each one is a gem I go back to, especially when I need to feel grounded.


✨ In His Words…

“It is always the same with mountains. Once you have lived with them for any length of time, you belong to them. There is no escape.”

That quote lives in my heart—and maybe, in every story I write.

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