This is a collection of unique and novel short stories about kindness by veteran writer Nikhil Khasnabish. Stories like these are meant for everyone. Reading them can engage your mind, spark emotions, and help you understand others better. They encourage empathy, compassion, and emotional well-being. The goal is to help readers bring more kindness and empathy into their daily lives. Whether you are a parent or a teacher looking to share lessons about kindness and justice or an adult seeking inspiration during tough times, these kindness stories are for you. These unique kindness stories are inspired by real-life incidents.
These original short stories about kindness are written by Nikhil Khasnabish, who has nearly 30 years of experience as a fiction writer. These short stories about kindness by Nikhil Khasnabish take place in Assam, a northeastern state in India known for its rich natural plants and wildlife.
Short Story 01: The Kindness of an Officer’s Wife
“The Kindness of an Officer’s Wife” is a story of a schoolteacher whose pension was delayed by a corrupt officer. The story is based on real incidents. This story depicts those hundreds of teachers who fell victim to such corrupt officers. The story depicts kind gesture of the corrupt officer’s wife.
Moral of the story: Good and kind people exist on the earth.
Short Story 02: An Absolute Necessity
“An Absolute Necessity” is a story about the importance of kindness. Albert Rynjah goes to Professor John Lyngdoh’s house with a pistol in his pocket and a clear goal: to kill the professor. Lyngdoh writes the controversial book Inside a Hotel, which reveals illegal activities in a hotel used by smugglers and militants. This put Albert’s childhood friend, Zachary Wahlang, at risk, since Zachary works there against his will. At John’s house, Albert is offered a cup of tea as it is a cold morning. Can he assassinate John Lyngdoh?
Moral of the story: Love and kindness is above all.
Short Story 03: The Agitator
“The Agitator” is a story set against the backdrop of the Assam Movement. Sumit is a teacher at a local college when the Assam Movement takes place. One day, he sees a young man step out from behind a tree. The police are looking for this young man. Will Sumit help him avoid the police? It is a story about kindness.
Moral of the story: One must be given a second chance to correct themselves.
Short Story 04: The Help from Gunadhar Mahanta
The story “The Help from Gunadhar Mahanta” reflects kindness, support and empathy. The protagonist is against the Assam Movement. So many people are against him. However, when he plans to start a school in the small town, some people come forward and offers him help.
Moral of the story: A good cause brings together all the people.
Short Story 05: The Boycott
“The Boycott” is a story of kindness, forgiveness, and hope. The students boycott the protagonist because he is against the Assam Agitation and has an affair with a girl. At its peak, he once considers complaining to the school principal. Then he decides to pardon them and hopes that his well-wishers will be friendly to him again.
Moral of the story: Forgiveness sometimes solve our problems.
Short Story 06: The Flood
“The flood” tells the story of a helper who shows great kindness to her master. She puts herself in danger to collect teakwood planks, not for her own benefit, but to rebuild footbridges so the engineer can be safe and comfortable.
Moral of the story: One should always think of saving others when they are in trouble.
Short Story 07: The Kindness of Madoi
“The Kindness of Madoi” is a story that depicts the power of love and kindness. Madoi’s quiet care for Sudipto stems from maternal longing, not duty. Her cooking is a way to feel close to her son, who is serving in the army. Though Sudipto lashes out in anger, she responds with grace, reminding him that rage clouds judgment. Later, Sudipto realizes the love and kindness of Madoi.
Moral of the story: A mother’s love is a bliss.
Short Story 08: The Talisman
“The Talisman” tells a story about kindness, patience, humanity, and forgiveness. Even after being attacked and humiliated, Manmohan chooses not to respond with cruelty when he learns who Salim is. Instead, his anger fades, and he gives Salim a chance to share his side of the story instead of punishing him.
Moral of the story: We all must be empathetic.
Short Story 09: The Patriot
“The Patriot” is a story about kindness. The main character, Koka, shows kindness by helping injured friends and standing up for women in danger, even when it puts him in harm’s way. His decision to hoist the flag despite threats is not just patriotic. It is a gift of hope and courage to future generations.
Moral of the story: Always learn from the deeds of a good person.
Short Story 10: The Sympathetic Bricklayer
“The Sympathetic Bricklayer” tells a story about kindness. The main character, a bricklayer from Kerala, is tired after his journey on the Coimbatore Express. During the trip, he argues with a girl. Later, he notices a pregnant woman without a seat. Wanting to help, he gives her his seat and stays awake all night.
Moral of the story: Feeling other’s pain is called humanity.
Short Story 11: The Selflessness of a Father
“The Selflessness of a Father” tells the story of a bride’s father-in-law who shows kindness. After the groom’s father tries to steal the bride’s dowry because her father refuses to provide one, the groom finds out and tells his father-in-law what happened. Instead of reporting the theft, the bride’s father chooses to forgive the groom’s father.
Moral of the story: Humanity is nothing but feeling other’s pain.
Short Story 12: The Humanity of a Poor Girl
“The Humanity of a Poor Girl” tells the story about kindness of a girl affected by the Assam Agitation, who saves a wanted criminal. He learns about her difficult past and her struggles with poverty. When she recognizes him, he encourages her to report him for the reward, but she chooses not to out of kindness.
Moral of the story: Humanity does not need money.