Repressed Memories

The heat beat down on my helmet as I weaved through traffic, filtering out noise and inhaling exhaust fumes, an assault on my senses. Finally, I reached a relatively open stretch of highway. With no destination in mind, I followed the east coast route through Tamil Nadu. It was the first of several journeys over six years. That first day, I arrived somewhere unfamiliar.
This story is from the April 11, 2025 edition of Outlook.
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