Reena’s Xploration Challenge #233

Welcome back! RXC PROMPT #233 ravaged inner spaceunable to account forentries and exitswho came, who destroyed, who left?a soul transformed forever There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap.  Any post that is found to be … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #233

Finale

The chamber is dark, but she can sense blood trickling towards the door. Her entire life is being streamed live by some unknown source … and yes, she discovers truths she had missed, or rather chosen to deny. She wants to make accusations, seek explanations or correct certain perspectives, including her own. But the grip … Continue reading Finale

Back View

“Do we really need this picture for the story?” The editor’s nose crinkled up in disgust, “The front view with lawns is far more appealing to go with his childhood pics.” Our next issue will carry the story of a celebrity recently killed in a shooting incident. “I believe that while dreams are constructed on … Continue reading Back View

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #232

Welcome back! I'm taking a slight detour from the usual method of concocting prompts. I used an online prompt generator, and found four interesting sentences. PROMPT #232 I’m going to defeat you with the power of friendship! ... And this knife I found. I’m sick and tired of being called 'mortal' like, you don’t know … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #232

Emotional Intelligence

“Do you remember how crazy he was about her, just a couple of years ago …. I’m taken aback by the venom he spews about her now, as if all the good in her evaporated in a storm?” “There you are, Julie …. We are unaware of the storms that pass through the mind of … Continue reading Emotional Intelligence

Expectations Unmet

A sharp turn on the road, and I lose sight of you. I’ve never liked your ways of manipulating visibility. You appear, disappear and reappear at will. The manner and mode can change. It leaves so much open to interpretation. Do I need to travel to find you at some other turn? And succeed only … Continue reading Expectations Unmet

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #231

Welcome back! We are in the midst of a heat wave, and a parched earth awaits the relief of showers from the sky. But is life always about waiting for something else to happen? Do we stop to converse with ourselves? PROMPT #231 I ask you for two minutes of your valuable time. Listen to … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #231

Detours

I refuse to switch off notifications, despite all the lessons on building focus and concentration and effective time management that you keep showering on me. I’ll still manage to complete my book, because I find something to inspire and give my thoughts a new angle.  I’d never have been your father, if I hadn’t strayed … Continue reading Detours

Deserving

The cop came to receive an award, followed by his sniffer dog. “Let the spotlight shine on the real winner today.” https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2022/05/14/weekend-writing-prompt-259-spotlight/

Modern Motherhood

The meeting starts at 9.30 am. I’m late. The kids have to manage with takeaways. They love it, but I’m not sure if it is the right thing for healthy growth. I stop in my tracks by the sarcastic look in my  boss’s eyes “You’re not the only mother out here. We need to run … Continue reading Modern Motherhood