Hatching Plans

She will never know… He had let the horses out to kick up a dust storm. They would return home in the evening. But she will not know what happened beyond the horizon – and he will never return to the palace, where she waited with a conspiracy to kill him. (253 characters)   Twittering … Continue reading Hatching Plans

Bonds

It is not easy keeping a watch on a group of boisterous, young people with party masks on. They sing with hoarse voices not recognizable after excessive alcohol intake. They dance to music he is not familiar with. They kiss randomly, and then, slink out on the beach in pairs or groups. His eyes kept … Continue reading Bonds

Security

I know that love has once lived in this house. This is my first visit to the house where Aryan has spent many years. He is beaming, as he shows me around the place. Aryan mentions that the memory of his loved one is immortalized in this piece, made to order. She loved doughnuts, and … Continue reading Security

Break Free

born alone I die to connect Balderdash!   take away umbilical chords I shall breathe   understand individuals respect them   allow strength to seep across bonds Unity   let weakness not be an excuse or sharp tool   disconnect first to let others need, want you   BrewNSpew Cafe 12

Baby in a basket

The story started with a challenge set up thehauntedwordsmith, to be continued by the next tagged writer. STORY SO FAR (links given) https://thehauntedwordsmith.wordpress.com/2018/08/11/finish-the-story-6-11-august-2018/ “It’s in your blood, hun.” His mother’s response to the announcement that he was leaving home echoed in his ears. He knew she would be supportive, but he never expected to feel … Continue reading Baby in a basket

Locus of control

  “It was a moment of enlightenment….” “What did you see beyond that door?” “I was told Jesus Christ would bless me. A few others said, you will find all the Gods ever named on Earth, or the one you most ardently wish to see. No shape or structure holds a monopoly on God….” “And … Continue reading Locus of control