Fantasy Fiction

fantasy appealsworks of fictionnot remotely connected to realwith no reflections from my lifeor yours or anyone elseto provoke them, instigate themor just stoke macabre imagination Story, keep a safe distance;Do not project into my lifelet me enjoy your existenceGive me a glimpse of the possibleto dream ofthough I know well-this will never happenin waking moments;nor … Continue reading Fantasy Fiction

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #334

Welcome back! PROMPT #334 If you find the above image overwhelming, just choose one line and let it be your inspiration. It would be fun to read a part of it included in your piece, though it is not mandatory. The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #334

Epiphany

She was a strict disciplinarian,  and her hawkish stance on policy matters was well-known. These are disputably good qualities for a leader of the high calibre and have carried her to the peak she occupies today. However,  the people she resided with lived in deep discomfort – compelled to become aware of their fears, foibles … Continue reading Epiphany

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #333

Welcome back! PROMPT #333 It's a picture and a word for this week. Maybe you see a connection between the two. Maybe you don't. Let one or both take you on your creative sojourn. VULNERABILITY The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to be … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #333

Let Dinosaurs Lie

The beauty of craft is that you can put together stray items to look like an integrated whole. Have you ever wondered how thoughts and objects are linked in our minds? We value an object for the memory it evokes. If you believe in decluttering the house, you need to delink the two and discard … Continue reading Let Dinosaurs Lie

The Reality Show

I open my eyes and look at the hospital ward, but the sound that slowly seeps through me is, “Death is the greatest adventure and a free ride to be enjoyed.” “He is coming back to life’, says another sombre voice, and it transports me to another realm—but coming back—from where? I faintly recall people … Continue reading The Reality Show

The Risk of Living

“How can you arrive at decisions so quickly? There is a methodology to be followed.” “Your methodology rests on hypotheses. Presumably,  those are based on observation, but that may be an illusion”. “We need to follow the method without better alternatives.” “And how will those alternatives emerge?” Silence. “We never know where the wheel will … Continue reading The Risk of Living

Escapades

Peacock feathersleave diaphanous trailsshe glides on the carpetlike a summary of grace she flaunts glitterin summery shadesher countrymen gloatannual escapades Moonwashed Weekly Prompt Poetics