“You are missing out on his childhood,” says Deepa’s message with this picture. We have been in a long distance marriage for the last few months, as careers demand a sacrifice at times. “He is lucky to have you with him, you ever-nurturing Mother Earth!” I write back playfully, “Allow me to be a good … Continue reading Being a parent
I share a lot with this roaring repository of secrets – waves crashing against the shore, leaving some there in open view, then pulling them back again…. Will anybody ever know the depth of my thoughts or the speed at which I decided to change them? The only difference being – I long for a … Continue reading Dissimilar
The shadow of the moon danced on the lake. The waves are impressed by unusual display of camaraderie, as the moon aligns with them.. They desire to unite with the object of their affection. They go to great lengths – vaporise to meet the sky and find No Moon there. There is only a Sun … Continue reading Deception
Welcome to a very special week of the year! Many of us look forward to it, many are weary of the hoopla that doesn’t get anywhere. The journey has been chronicled by a few, but the story gets outdated very fast, as newer versions emerge. Yes, you got it right. It is about half of … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge – 77
a forgotten secret buried between the pages screams silently, begging to be decoded till you come – if you know the code…. https://only100words.xyz/2019/03/07/three-line-tales-week-162/
“Remember our first date?” She asked tearfully with the divorce decree in hand. “Certainly, I do. It was the first blog we wrote. I’ve no clue when did the story expand to a novel, and the characters took different routes.” “I blame myself for not knowing when new characters entered the story, other than our … Continue reading When?
She heard the pitter-patter of raindrops and the gusty winds from here. The warmth of the sun chose to caress her gently at times, and compelled her to move inside at others. She also knew about the budding romance between teenage neighbors, and the family often teased her – that much more than the fragrance … Continue reading The Chair
“Have you bought a new scooter, Dan?” “Nope. Can’t afford one …..” He smiled wryly. “I’ve seen it parked here a couple of times.” Pop….Pop… Pop …. Dan’s phone crackled with notifications, as he entered the house. He was connected to the wifi. Who gave him the password? The pieces of the puzzle were falling … Continue reading Complicit
“I like the superimposition of neon signs on the original lettering.” “It looks disoriented to me.” “You are right, but that is how expectations and dreams change. It could be a different color pointing in a different direction tomorrow.” (236 characters)
