Author
Sue Ellen Castellino
Author
Hi there!
Thanks so much for stopping by, my name is Sue Ellen Castellino, but everyone calls me Sue.
Growing up on a ship and having little access to children's books, I would conjure fairytales in my head. Now, as an adult (most of the time) with over 8 years of experience as an online blogger, editor and journalist, I'm finally ready to write stories. I'm new to storytelling, but I'm a hopeless romantic at the core. Therefore, most of my stories will have elements of love, romance, fantasy and some mythical magic is thrown in.
If you've taken the time to read any of them, I hope you found an emotional connection that resonates with you long after you've finished reading. That's the goal, fingers (and toes) crossed! Happy Reading!
Short Fiction
Bite-sized stories that uplift and provoke.
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Pina Coladas
Short StoryÂ
Reading time: 25 mins
A storytelling session takes Devina down memory lane, where she finds herself eyeing an incredibly good-looking man coming out of the pool. His unmistakable fascination with her and their initial spark just might be more than she bargained for. It's going to take more than a few Pina Coladas to keep her thoughts off the toned Indian-Aussie ex-pat.
Devina didn't think she was much of a storyteller, but when asked to retell the story of how she met the love of her life - she realises that little Aadi, is all ears. Take a peek into a mother's bedtime routine as she narrates the magical story of how she met Sooraj.
The Real Nassar Diamond
Novelette
Reading Time: 1 hour, 9 mins
It's not every day that you walk into a hostel concealing a diamond. Yet, for Galia Nassar, the 8-carat diamond ring, hanging from a thin gold chain around her neck, is the trinket to her father's forgiveness.
Luckily, she has her sister Rahel by her side, to help her navigate the diamond's intricate past. But, before they uncover the Nassar secrets, they might just want to enjoy their present, which includes staring at a magnificent tropical sunset and interacting with striking men. Even in their 30s the sisters still got it.
Peek into the sisters' lives as they flirt with temptation and seek the truth about The Real Nassar Diamond.
Festival Lights
Short Story
Reading time: 50 min
Matthew first saw her dancing in the crowd, the crown in her hair reflecting the festival lights.
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She twinkled.
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Nalini first noticed him when she heard the gravitas in his voice. She looked up at the stage and saw the festival lights flashing around him.
He twinkled.
What happens when a budding musician and an ambitious fashion blogger lock eyes at a music festival? Dive into the festival lights and fights as Matthew and Nalini navigate their feelings.
Memories of Grilled Cheese
Short StoryÂ
Reading time: 25 mins
Meeting the love of her life during a pandemic seemed like wishful thinking for Anushka. However, everything changed when her cravings for a grilled cheese sandwich leads her to the grocery store where she serendipitously meets a man with captivating green eyes.
Is this just a one-time meeting brought together by chance, or will it lead to the romance she won't ever forget?
Exit Aisle
Short Story
Reading time: 20Â mins
Gate 34.
Flight bound to Goa.
Elizabeth scans the departure lounge. Newlywed couples, cosying up.
Businessmen, hiding wedding rings.
Backpackers, watching Netflix.
And then she sees him.
She may have scored an exit aisle seat, but who would be seated next to her?
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Pune, India
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