The stains appeared to be indelible. They were gradually turning into scars, reminiscent of oppression, etched deep inside her soul. The cat’s insouciance tried to tell her, that guilt was misplaced. She was a victim, not the criminal. But the eyes that looked at her were still hungry. The creepy touch of hands that explored … Continue reading Final Revenge
The bride bid farewell to her husband with tearful eyes, and hope in her heart. It will just be a short while before the army Major was allocated family accommodation, and she’d join him there. She looked at the casket being carried out of the plane. It carried the body of her beloved. He had … Continue reading Journeys
“I’ve often wondered what the core of a volcano looks like. How does it feel to be carrying flames of angst for centuries?” I guess it is too late, as the tongues are out to swallow us.” ""What could have instigated it?” Writers and philosophers cannot save their own life....” Sigh Twittering Tales #87
"This house has been under construction for long." "Actually, construction stopped years ago. The couple who was building it separated." "Ohhh! They could have sold it off….." "No. The man is waiting for the perfect partner to arrive, so that he can re-plan and reconstruct his dream home." I walked away with a sigh. Perfection … Continue reading Life under construction
You complete my thoughts. Life has never been more symmetrical. Writing Prompt provided by Sammi Cox at Weekend Writing Prompt
“The color of her blood was the least of my worries…” The color of her dress did matter. The world media would be following this event, and every little detail would be analysed. Last week, there was speculation about her wearing a recycled dress with button sewed on the sleeves. I couldn’t risk it again. It … Continue reading Not an easy job
He had been warned by his mother not to take this route. But the place was calm and quiet early in the morning, and he liked riding on his bicycle, on his way to buy milk and eggs for breakfast. The ‘women in cages’ were fast asleep, and there were just a few faces trying … Continue reading A warm breakfast
It was her first yacht party, and she was a tad nervous. Her boyfriend Sid claimed to have filthy rich friends, and promised her a wild night out on the sea. Seeing her discomfiture, Sid assured that she could leave whenever she wanted, and he’d call the boat to take her to the shore. The … Continue reading The boat that never arrived
The child-bride heard stories in hushed tones – of treasures ensconced between thick walls of the ‘haveli’, which was her marital home. She was told there was a curse on anyone who tried to extricate it – those who ventured died a premature death. She lost her husband. The child bride became a child widow. … Continue reading Family Secrets
The mystery of your presence behind the curtain always held an allure for us. ‘Us’? Yeah… you know the guy things we do, while in college. You were the hottest chick around. Hmm, I have all the letters sent by ‘us’. What? We are married now. It’s certainly not a ‘wife’ thing to do. … Continue reading Curtains Fall
