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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’.
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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
April 25, 2021

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
October 25, 2020
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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.
April 25, 2020
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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
October 25, 2018