It’s not an easy task. I’ve to convince the therapist that I’m neither afraid of myself nor my creativity. I don’t suffer from impostor syndrome. I believe that I deserve more than what I’ve received. I plod slowly, putting out small pearls everyday instead of building that magnificent crown for my head. Can you tell … Continue reading Change forever
A motorist stops on the road to buy peanuts from a street hawker. He is unable to contain his curiosity and asks, “We hear of Version 2.0, 3.0 … but what is the significance of 2.3?” “You need to enter the city to see layers of civilisation piled on each other. The past is exhumed … Continue reading Political Science
The national symbol of Brotherland is a group of people huddled together. Aman is an avid international literature reader and often asks his parents if they have seen a better version of unity, love, and brotherhood. They reassured him that this was the best place in the world to be. Soon, a war is waged … Continue reading Is it too late?
The annual performance review is battle time, and this company is like many others, where diversity and inclusion initiatives are mere lip service. Shinjini, with a determined look, met the CEO's gaze as he stumbled over his words, clearly uncomfortable. “Your performance is undeniably exceptional, but we must strive for consistency across the board.” “Sure, … Continue reading Ironically…
Welcome back! Before we proceed with the next prompt, allow me to highlight Aishwarya's brilliant contribution to last week's prompt. i know not of a day,when blooming wasn’t an option,into the blue skies,the gust of zephyr takes flight,resplendent as the,kites that forage from morning –till dusk takes light-into vastness of this universe bright.the empire rises … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #329
Baby Ganesha was the smartest kid on the block when he won the race to complete the fastest circumambulation worldwide by walking around his parents. His parents meant the world to him. Annie sets out on a pilgrimage when she travels to meet the author whose books changed her life. The books ended the author’s … Continue reading God’s Opinion
Welcome back! PROMPT #328 We have a picture prompt this week. Do you see fodder for a story? It can be prose, poetry, a series of pictures, art or anything else that reflects the theme of the image? The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #328
A quote by Sir Winston Churchill sends me scurrying around for more information, “The gin and tonic has saved more Englishmen's lives and minds than all the doctors in the Empire.” It turns out tonic is quinine-flavoured soda, the bitterness is balanced by sugar, and it became a popular, delicious drink with a dash of … Continue reading Gin and Tonic
Fallen leaves belie the truth of stories etched on tree trunks. Spring does not restore the glory of those who fall. Renewal is an illusion, a fallacy of nature that fails to grant permanence to anything other than the soul. A soul feels, records and then departs. It occupies another body with no memory of … Continue reading Imperfect
“Ramji refused to pay for his brother's funeral, and I had to step in,” reminisces the nonagenarian, which puts others in a tight spot. Ramji’s son is sitting at the bedside. “Of course, I remember you – you are from a different religion, often smoked in my bathroom and I’d chided Ravi on marrying you.” … Continue reading A point in life
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