The old woman kept repeating stories about the saddest parts of her life, cribbing, complaining and blaming. Gradually, people started avoiding her company. Happiness waited somewhere in the vicinity, begging for attention. Her infant grandson squealed with delight as her coffin was taken away. He had spotted the waiting guest. Weekend Writing Prompt #391
Never a great cook, she rummaged through the larder to see if she could put together a meal for two. She wondered what her housekeeper would do with the limited ingredients, without the herbs and sauces she always kept handy. But whom is she trying to impress when she could easily order a fancy meal? … Continue reading Culinary Adventures
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It watched the world with knowing gaze,Through centuries of change,From kingdoms rise to empires fall,In cycles, vast and strange. now it sees a world transformed,By gadgets, screens, and speed,A pace too swift for ancient minds,A world it cannot lead. But now it feels a deep despair,A sadness in its core,For though it's wise and strong … Continue reading Let it sleep
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Welcome back! FEATURED - RXC #356 I must mention Jim Adams's effort to add his element to the picture - a skull-shaped cloud. As he mentions in the comments, it took him more time than writing the post. While we know Jim's talent for writing deeply analytical and comprehensive long-form content, this was a first … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #357
I don’t know why I thought of Trishanku today - the mythological man who wanted to visit Heaven physically but was stopped by the spiritual realm. If I were Trishanku, what would I choose in this zero-gravity situation? Like a celestial being, a saucer comes flying and encircles me with its airy, invisible tentacles. “Let … Continue reading Quirk of Fate
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What can the wind blow other than deep roots?The maiden holds her swirling skirt in dreadBanyan trees grow roots to go underground Check your homesteads to see what lies looseWatch the clouds fly, and the sky blush deep redSecrets are stories to make worlds go round When the winds whistle, will they remain mute?those who … Continue reading Turbulence
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