Dawn was just breaking. She stared at the path ahead, wondering if she will make it to the other end. The anklets gradually gave way as she walked. Other worlds awaited her raw beauty and talent that needed some polish. Brava! What emerged from the simple exterior was stunning. Perhaps she was not aware of … Continue reading I don’t miss myself
I came across another interesting fact about Death Valley. It has a unique geology. It contains Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level. This stark depression contributes to the valley’s intense heat by trapping dense, hot air near the surface. In India, maximum temperatures can range between 45 … Continue reading Death Valley
Welcome back! PROMPT #438 Here are three quotes that juxtapose words or ideas effectively. “Luxury is not the opposite of poverty, it is the opposite of vulgarity.” – Coco Chanel. “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci “Elegance is refusal.” – Coco Chanel You can choose one of the quotes to fire your … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #438
She carried the quote in her mind like a secret scripture: “Lightning without thunder.” Her anger lived in that silence, a storm that lit her veins but never broke into sound. Each act of hers was a part of a well-crafted routine; every gesture of hers was polished calm. Her revenge was not loud—it was … Continue reading Without
Success in circuit lies hard work, honesty beget successDemonstrated, deeply ingrained inmy nubile mind’s receptive circuit-Woke consciousness junks the lies The Truth’s superb surprise they worship sleeping gods, but thepriest chooses silence in Truth’sdeepest interest; life’s gift is superbthe end will reveal a deserved surprise W3 Prompt #219 Lines chosen for the Golden Shovel are … Continue reading Curtains down
barely visiblesilent stars withhold secretsof the darkest nightsmeteoric moves betraycontracts for cold comfort zones ~I thought of their unfathomable distance, and the slow inevitable drift of their movements out of the unknown past into the unknown future~ - Herbert George Wells Do I trust sunshine?It highlights parts of the Earthshields its host - the Skypaints … Continue reading Mysterious Sky
blood-soaked dayscolour horizons,seek refuge-dark velvetenvelopes deep, angry woundsto induce false hope dawn's pink huesdiluted versionof barelyforgottenagony - sharpening clawsto attack again What Do You See #348
“Don’t talk about this till the elections are over”, she whispered before saying goodbye. He was over the moon. He had inside access to the future Prime Minister of the country. He had just learnt about the proposed projects and the land acquisition deals that would precede those. Back in the office, he suggested they … Continue reading Castles in the Air
Welcome back! PROMPT #437 We have an image prompt giving three versions of the same situation. You are free to choose any one or all three to inspire your piece. Just go wherever it takes you. There is no restriction on the length of the piece. There is no last date unless you wish to … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #437
They saw a callous criminal without a conscience who could kill to attain her nefarious objectives. They wondered how so young a mind could be so venomous, language so vitriolic and demeanours so remorseless. She struggled to analyse the instincts that drove her - the inner compulsion, the act of rebellion, the courage of taking … Continue reading Cliff-Hangers
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