Hasitha Adhikariarachchi, Author at FemAsia Magazine

Hasitha Adhikariarachchi

Hasitha Adhikariarachchi is an emerging writer and poet. Raised in Sri Lanka, she now calls Sydney home. Inspired by the futility of everyday sexism, her work includes poetry and short fiction. Hasitha has been featured by the Macquarie University in ‘Emerging Writers Festival – 2018’ and ‘South Asian Film, Arts & Literature Festival – 2017’.

Fictional Arts·Literature

The Greyhound, The Dark-bearded Man, And The Wind

Did you know that Karma reads all your thoughts? Karma was always watching me vigorously, always beside me. The greyhound sleeping on the doormat will always see through your heart. I couldn’t hide from the glance of the bearded black

by Hasitha Adhikariarachchi

Fictional Arts·Literature

A Cute Tale Of Mother’s Love

“Will she ever settle in one place and concentrate on learning?” An expression of worry marked Thalatha’s face. Her small, beautiful eyes with long lashes were sleepy. Her thick curly hair, long enough to fall to her waist, was messed

by Hasitha Adhikariarachchi

Politics & Culture

What Is In A Name?

Every time I tried to decrypt my family name, I ended up discovering more and more complex stories. Born in Sri Lanka, I used to think I have an authentic Sinhalese name. But as I grew up, I started to realise

by Hasitha Adhikariarachchi

Fictional Arts·Literature

The Pap Smear Test

“Was your partner a virgin before you met him?” the GP at the Medical Centre asked me. “I don’t know. At least that’s what I like to think…” I answered, puzzled by his question. “Australian couples cheat all the time.

by Hasitha Adhikariarachchi

Fictional Arts·Literature

The Sanctuary

‘Don’t come to the office again, not even to meet your friends’ Lila said, in a bitter voice. Her thin lips shrunk. Nadeeka’s face darkened, and I was pleased for a moment. Both Nadeeka and I were suspended from work last

by Hasitha Adhikariarachchi

Suggestions

Hasitha Adhikariarachchi

The Greyhound, The Dark-bearded Man, And The Wind

A Cute Tale Of Mother’s Love

What Is In A Name?

The Pap Smear Test

The Sanctuary