Fiction

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 31

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Reena Saxena

Welcome again! Coming straight to the prompt this week ….. Here’s the picture and the lines. Feel free to write whatever comes to mind – poem, story, free format writing, personal reflections, memoirs, anecdotes -- and link up to this post. LAST WEEK’S ROUND UP Hecblogger at http://playingwithwords.blog/2018/03/30/decoding-love/ Michael at http://summerstommy.com/2018/03/30/reenas-exploration-challenge-week-30/ Eugenia at http://amanpan.com/2018/03/30/incomprehension/ Reena … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 31

Thin Air

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Reena Saxena

Dreams of a lifetime vanished in thin air, as you walked past with your magical gait. I needed oxygen to live, and I tried to bottle up a bout of fresh air, and own it forever. Alas, it was never meant to be …. you left as you came in. Three Line Tales

Grey horizon

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Reena Saxena

“It is not safe outside. Stay put here …” there was urgency in her voice. I knew what was coming. “What makes you think so?” “Look there”, she pointed towards the open key hole in the door. The door had certainly seen better days. “I see the blue expanse of the sea….” “Shhh…. The giant … Continue reading Grey horizon

Illusions

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Reena Saxena

“The business is spiralling towards success, and all credit goes to this brilliant team here….” The hall was filled with applause, as the baritone reverberated across the audience. I couldn’t help but notice that some smiles on the dais looked decidedly strained. I voiced my doubts in a whisper to my neighbor in the front … Continue reading Illusions

Agony

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Reena Saxena

At the end of a long and tiring day, he scanned phone messages, while walking in the parking lot. “Taking a different route every day keeps your mind agile….” read a social media post. But, not finding the car at its usual spot just numbs the mind at this hour. It was silent agony. (280 … Continue reading Agony

Second Life

Posted on April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 by Reena Saxena

“When are we going to have enough money to be on that boat?” Alan was disappointed on being left out of the fun. “How good or bad is the camera phone you borrowed from your brother?” His companion was perhaps, smarter. “Why do you ask?” “Shoot a video, while they are still visible. I will … Continue reading Second Life

Fixations

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Reena Saxena

She desperately wished that he would grow up. He had remained rooted to his childhood after crossing half a century of life. She saw him calling up the genetic family and childhood pals to chat about inane stuff, after she had informed him of her internal bleeding. She did not fear a fatal illness or … Continue reading Fixations

The Horse

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Reena Saxena

The horse came back alone, with an intense and pleading look in his eyes. The Queen knew that he was sent back by the Master with a message. His loyalty was unquestionable, unlike the other advisors who surrounded the King. She knew that the King was in trouble, and had sought help. She ordered the … Continue reading The Horse

Cart before the horse

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Reena Saxena

“I need to enrol for that class. Finger speed matters in whatever we do.” My son was taken in the by the fancy ad placed on the front page of newspapers. “Sure, you must join. I just want you to develop other faculties alongside.” “And which ones are those?” “Feet fly either to achieve something, … Continue reading Cart before the horse

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 30

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Reena Saxena

Welcome to Week 30! 30 is growing up. 30 is the connecting point between the follies of youth, and a dawning of what seems like maturity. With corporate spans turning shorter, 30 starts a reverse count – how many years more to becoming the CEO? Or where do I go from here, if I am … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 30