Reena’s Exploration Challenge #132

Welcome to another week of a cloistered existence! I do miss the fresh air, other than whatever can be inhaled in the balcony, but I don't feel lonely. Online and telephonic contact has increased, and creativity is bolstered by new situations and stories I hear about. There is television for updates, but tailored, partisan news … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #132

Scared

“I have a confession to make.” His loving eyes looked different, and she felt a knot in the stomach. “No. It’s not what you think. I’m not going away anywhere. The monster you killed that fateful night was a dummy, and I helped you escape the law. But the monster who harassed you before that … Continue reading Scared

Constructed shadows

“This has to be done, because everybody in the family does it, and I can’t stand out like a sore thumb.” “I’m not compelled to worship your gods.” “Is that your final decision?” “Yes, and I’m leaving, because the nothingness horrifies me. There is no individual I can interact with, just constructed shadows of the … Continue reading Constructed shadows

Depth of understanding

“Go ahead, if that is your final decision.” “So you are not joining us?” “No. Time will tell how much are they underwater, and how much above it. I think I already know it.” https://only100words.xyz/2020/04/23/three-line-tales-week-221/

Money Genius

Once upon a time, there was paper….. Paper could hold words, pictures, memories, research, creativity and MONEY. Paper was primitive genius. I could hand over a million dollars to you, and you passed it on to someone, but there was no record of it. “You know why bitcoin is eulogized” I hear Grandpa speak those … Continue reading Money Genius

Memoirs

“Selective amnesia” …. a reviewer chose to say about the first draft of her memoirs. Delving back into the past is easy, but putting stories in right perspective is not so easy. I There are many other lives entangled with hers, she didn’t have the right to reveal all. She decided to approach some of … Continue reading Memoirs

Merchants

They will be remembered for ages, for what they brought to the shore, and what they took. The merchants were hungry for power and economic control. They brought in cheap goods, made people dependent and ruled business on the shore. They snaked their way through all sites where the locals thronged, and extracted secrets. The … Continue reading Merchants

Coming to terms

I understand people grow out of relationships. What I cannot come to terms with is my prized range of designer footwear has become obsolete. https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2020/04/18/weekend-writing-prompt-153-obsolete/

Bonding

Where are the gloves? Ohh! When did you injure your hand? I’m glad the local pharmacy is delivering kits home. We need to go to the main gate to collect our parcels. Isn’t that nice? I envy those who have dogs. They are allowed to take their pets out for a walk. Heard you got … Continue reading Bonding

Blank Canvas

 unlimited imagination a ton of rebellion a dash of madness is lot of inspiration to defile blankness with lines and shapes fill them up with  hues and shades… of eccentricity He is now transported to a place where he has to live by rules. Certain acts are to be executed at a certain time, if … Continue reading Blank Canvas