Sunday Writing Prompt – Headlines

Headline Gone Viral: Bride ties her baby to her wedding gown while walking down the aisle Source:  Timesnownews.com I wonder what was it that you suffered while carrying me? A let-down lurking beneath your fancy wedding gown? What fury is that you unleash on the world? Whose attention do you seek? To whom do you … Continue reading Sunday Writing Prompt – Headlines

Signals #writephoto

I awaited the moment with bated breath - when lights come on, and dancers spring out of darkness on the stage with a loud burst of music. It was not an easy task. The screen had to be designed in a particular manner, to create a magical opening for the show. The design was changed … Continue reading Signals #writephoto

Pseudo-Empath

How could I fail to see something that was so obvious? The nonchalant approach, feigned empathy, untrue words, occasional unresponsiveness – it all dripped from his persona. Yet, I foolishly believed that he will stand by me, because there was no other option, and he was the sole support in a deep cesspool. There is … Continue reading Pseudo-Empath

Synchronized

In a world separated by time zones, integrated in online communication, synchronicity acquires new dimensions. Organisations in different countries ask for people working in U.S. shifts. In a long-distance marriage, couples go great lengths to be there with each other at a common appointed hour. A mother in India takes the responsibility of waking up … Continue reading Synchronized

Life by Design

She turned down invitations to kitty parties, and the ladies often quipped, “What do you do all day?” She had quit her job, but was always busy – writing, painting, building an enviable online profile. She volunteered, enrolled for many courses, and managed to complete ten of those. They never understood what she did. Some … Continue reading Life by Design

Untold stories #writephoto

night gods encounter shape -shifting divinity snow peaks tell stories awaiting emergence from dark depths between galaxies https://scvincent.com/2019/12/26/thursday-photo-prompt-offering-writephoto/

Sordid tales

“We respect a work-life balance. A policy is being laid down that no official emails will be sent on weekends, and employees are free to not take a call on weekends.” The board room resounded with applause, to welcome the CEOs initiative. At long last, the core team could have some family time on weekends. … Continue reading Sordid tales

Unsafe

It was their first honeymoon together – second for her, and fifth for her husband. Both had been married and separated before, but they claimed to have found their final destination in each other. He clicked several pictures of her under the long-leaf pine tree at the entrance of the Taj Mahal. “Will you pine … Continue reading Unsafe