Just a perspective

“You are a very different kind of judge for a beauty contest. It shows in the assessment scores.” Video clips of conversations add spice to a television show. “Madam Twinkle, I think I was invited to induce more variety on the panel. Thanks for being tolerant of my divergent views.” “Of course, Mr. Singh, you … Continue reading Just a perspective

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #219

Welcome back! PROMPT #219 Include the sentence somewhere in your piece. "War is at the doorstep. What do you expect me to do?" 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #219

Goals

The teenager downloaded an investment app.  His father quipped, “It’s a sureshot recipe for disaster.” “But I have saved some money.” “I wish you all the best, but who embarks a plane without knowing the destination.” https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2022/02/19/weekend-writing-prompt-249-recipe/

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #218

Welcome again! PROMPT #218 Image credit: Kelly Ann Tan on Unsplash Well, it's an image prompt. It shows a child looking at his image in a clear glass. No other conditions added. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #218

Influence

“You are cordially invited to a gala night of entertainment organized by inmates of Golden Years and their well-wishers,” says the invitation to the doctor. Golden Years is an old age home in the neighborhood, which he often visits to help residents with their recurring health issues. The last few months have been different though. … Continue reading Influence

Compromise

“What are you doing here?” She could have given anything to see this expression. “Why do you look so surprised?” “This is the sleaziest bar in town. Not a place I’d like to see my wife in…” “I guess togetherness means being where you are. I took some time to find out your favourite haunts … Continue reading Compromise

Dynamic pages

I hold the manuscript of her book, as I walk out of the graveyard after her funeral.  “The story has not ended. I find new meaning in every word, as the characters unfold and express their deepest selves.” Her words on the last call pierce my psyche. Am I one of the characters? Our relationship … Continue reading Dynamic pages

Truth undefined

“Everything about her was a lie….” His lower lip quivers as he tries to keep his tears in check. I decide to let him embrace his vulnerability for a while, then ask “What was it that you found so disappointing?” “She wants to move abroad and discover newer ways of living. She has no emotional … Continue reading Truth undefined

Toll

She is unperturbed by the report, and it surprises everyone. Cancer does not frighten her. She knows that a few months of treatment will be hard on all.But meeting Death will be a new lease of existence at a different level. The capricious nature of people around her has taken its toll on her. https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2022/02/12/weekend-writing-prompt-248-capricious/

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #217

Welcome to another week of creativity! PROMPT #217 The line to stoke your imagination this week is "Everything about her was a lie...." You are free to incorporate the line in your piece, or just use it as a theme. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #217