Perfection

"Don’t be afraid of gathering enemies! It shows that you have chiselled your life to perfection.” “How can enemies make a life perfect?” She was still reeling under the impact of a breakup, and the threats she received after that. “Chiselling involves making a choice – you keep what you like, need or want and … Continue reading Perfection

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #78

Welcome back! Today, we have a paragraph as a prompt. Do whatever you can with it. Reflect on it, twist it, break it into pieces and use a phrase or just write if you agree/disagree or whatever you think about it. As usual, there are no restrictions on length or format. Suit yourself. PROMPT “That … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #78

The Wizard’s Defeat

Banished from the world not the magic in his head he plots strategies to rule the sky and the stars. A full moon smiles above….   Busy as Moon is tricks well concealed, protected in its roundness sleeves and hats are not his game he rolls over the night….   The wizard’s sharpness angular wisdom … Continue reading The Wizard’s Defeat

Secret Code

open source software with encrypted messages Why did the Maker conceal the code, leave it to stunted imagination?   human brilliance interprets and moulds it to suit their own interest interconnectedness gone with ignorant winds https://onewomansquest.org/2019/03/11/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-39-unanswerable/

Only you’d know

“Marry me within seven days, or lose the chance forever”. The picture of a lovely girl accompanied this unusual ad. “I knew many people would come out of curiosity, but only you’d know what it means.” Her last words resonated in the ICU, as she felt the wedding ring on her skeletal finger. She had … Continue reading Only you’d know

The Big Fat Indian Wedding

Indian weddings are bigger carnivals than any other festival celebrated here. Décor and attire is lavish, not just elegant. Food and drink overflows.  Dance and music is OTT, and can give a headache to peace-loving people. Videography and selfies override the solemnity of the wedding ceremony. The ceremonies can last from two days to a … Continue reading The Big Fat Indian Wedding

Purpose

I wonder why Lily has chosen this place to meet. The network is bad, and we spend a lot of time struggling with our phones. “I won’t get the assignment if I don’t respond to the mail.” “Hey, I think I can help. I know a celebrity photographer looking for assistance.” “I’d love to explore … Continue reading Purpose

The Spirit

The remnants of a once-glorious life stare back at me – in amazement that I chose to return, or in tight-lipped resentment. I’m not sure if the place looks happy or sad. Sprouting greenery belies my assumption that the soul has disappeared. There is life, there’s a soul- but an alien one. It is time … Continue reading The Spirit