Freshness

I’ve spent a week with her, whiling away time on coffee and endless chatter. Ans the repetition is appalling. There is not a single story or sentence I’ve not heard before.Is this what a cloistered existence does to people? How do they manage to close all windows? I come away with a conclusion - the … Continue reading Freshness

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #151

Welcome back! Is it always me? Use the words or the spirit of the line in your work - be it prose, poetry, a picture or work of art. PROMPT #151 As usual, there is no restriction on length or format of the piece. interesting photographs are also welcome. Write a post on your blog, … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #151

Markets

"Why do so many people migrate to other countries, and why are there so many who decide they won’t?" "It is all about the rules of the market place, and what suits you better." "Hmmmm…. I guess I want to be a buyer than a commodity." https://only100words.xyz/2020/09/03/three-line-tales-240/

As stories go…

They met. They fell in love. They married. They worked their asses off to meet their needs. They lived happily ever after. There is no twist in the tale, so stop looking for it 🙂 https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2020/09/02/its-six-sentence-story-thursday-link-up-123/

So long, and no longer…

“There is an end to an end to everything.” The words reverberated through her mind with the same intensity, though a decade had passed by. The days spent outdoors when she was busy doodling, and he was perfecting his photography had taught her so much. Unknowingly, she had started spinning yarns about a life together. … Continue reading So long, and no longer…

Missing

She walked out of her fave restaurant after a satisfying dinner, enjoyed alone. It was her last night in the city. She was going to miss a lot of it. The hurried walks through this street when she was late in the morning, the stroll after lunch and maybe a quick drink after work. The … Continue reading Missing

Dark secrets

The police was at the doorstep. He thought the matter had been closed la few weeks ago. “You are under arrest.” The tone was terse, and there was no other option than getting in the jeep with the police team. A few hours later…. “We have traced out deleted chats from a number which was … Continue reading Dark secrets

What was it?

Untouched books crowded his shelves, shiny leather spines and faded first editions, meticulously dusted and never read. She wondered how long it had been, and what had happened in his life after she left. Those days and nights of reading, and long evenings of deep discussions were still fresh in her mind. She had become … Continue reading What was it?

End of a dream

A vision in pale yellow floated through the park. This is my new neighbour, Miss Daisy. I would’ve named her Sunflower though. As if on cue, she turned towards me and smiled. I guess I missed the acerbic expression in her eyes. “I heard some noise yesterday, and your house help sneaked in on the … Continue reading End of a dream

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #150

We were fighting for internet privacy just a few months ago.  Today, disclosure of travel history and other exposure details is mandatory. We feel claustrophobic, but are confined inside our homes to protect others and protect ourselves. Were we ever disconnected, and what is the pandemic trying to teach us? Here’s a short video you … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #150