As a local writers’ group member, I have the pleasure of frequenting a unique coffee joint known as Pagdandi Café. 'Pagdandi 'translates to 'pathway' in Hindi, a fitting description for this charming establishment. Pagdandi Café is a delightful blend of a bookshop and a coffee shop. Strategically placed at right angles to create an inviting … Continue reading Cosying Up
A warrior named Yang lived in a land where the sun always shone brightly. Yang was known far and wide for his strength and bravery. He could conquer any challenge and defeat any foe. His presence was like a blazing fire, and his energy was boundless. However, in the same land, a gentle healer named … Continue reading Collaboration – a short story
Welcome back! PROMPT #363 We have a cryptic quote attributed to Oscar Wilde that serves as your inspiration for writing this week. Feel free to explore or comment creatively or create a similar cryptic quote. The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to be … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #363
pausein thoughtsilence rulesall chaos undone;Chase it again for momentumDiscomfort with mental stillness makes the world go round Sunday Confessionals - On the Curve of the Golden Ratio
Why did I take so long to realise that the entity, a metaphorical representation of my inner struggles and fears, guiding and driving me through the convoluted paths was only a shadow? I presumed it was real and knew a lot more than me. It's a revelation that what I thought was real and knowledgeable … Continue reading The Shadow
Welcome back! PROMPT #362 I found some striking photographs that won the Best Abstract Photos for 2024. Here are three of those. You may choose anyone to base your piece on. If you prefer more than one, write separate pieces and blogs on each so that the uniqueness of the theme is retained. Please don’t … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge#362
Somebody rushes in with a form to be filled as my mother’s body is wheeled into a mortuary, “What was the cause of death?” I am quick to respond, “Organ failure.” Having heard countless harrowing tales of organ trade and the exploitation of the deceased for financial gain, the issue hits close to home. The … Continue reading The Body Machine
I generated a few AI images on the prompt theme. Original couplet naqsh faryaadii hai kis kii shoKHii-i tahriir kaakaaGhazii hai pairahan har paikar-e tasviir kaa Translation by Anisur Rehman Whose crafty creation am I; the image implores –Every image stands enrobed – but in paper robes RXC #361
life played in marginswhile I scripted the futurebittersweet battles W3 Prompt #141 Moonwashed Weekly Prompt
The soil spread the message for survival, “Only those who follow the rules of the game will survive.” A fear psychosis grips some as they struggle to find the colour of their roots. Attired in different shades of light, some trees know it’s only an illusion for powers that be that they are on the … Continue reading Underground
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