Image Credit - Engin Akyurt on Pexels.com His razor-sharp eyes continued staring at the cage holding the chickens. There were 5 of them inside, cramped together in a small place, meant for just one. The naturally conical shaped beard flowed freely on his bronze skinned face, his lips hidden by overgrown moustache and beard hairs, … Continue reading The Chicken
Addiction
Image Credit - Pexels.com He was unusually impatient after having exhausted all his books, rereading some twice and even thrice. He was itching to lay his hands on a new one quickly. The anxiety of being reduced to a cage was raging inside his mind as all the shops stood closed and online delivery halted … Continue reading Addiction
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The Kiss
Image Credit - Jonathan Borba on Pexels.com (caution - first attempt at writing something like this, your feedback will be of immense help) The wandering eyes finally settled on each other, the gazing continued as the time stood still, the blinking felt abhorrent as the mind and heart resisted being denied other’s presence even for … Continue reading The Kiss
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The Nightmare
Image Credir - icon0.com on Pexels.com Every tree resembled a monster in the moonlit night as we continued driving amidst the wilderness, our minds floating inside an invisible cloud. I could feel it but couldn’t see. The calm starry sky suddenly turned violent as loud roars and lightening began to crack just above our heads. … Continue reading The Nightmare
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Story of Stories
When we were living as wanderers in the forests, in the caves and in the deserts or in the open grasslands, one thing that knitted everyone together was gossip and bonfire talks. People would gather around and talk about other people, discuss their day, issues and almost everything. The discussion not only helped in developing … Continue reading Story of Stories
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Hypocrite
Image Credit - Oleg Magni on Pexels.com The external façade, tranquil and appealing Too many make believes and silent feelings Caged tight, safely and extraordinarily strong Least they depart and flutter along Reveal the blackness, the real self, that’s hidden deep inside Loathsome, troubling and always wishing for the soul to die Anticipating to mourn … Continue reading Hypocrite
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The Suicide
(Caution - Please do not read if you hate reading about death, although the write-up aims to focus on the social issue of loneliness and mental health) Image Credit - Pexels.com The phone continued to ring with no response. The wooden table vibrated with every bell, his eyes continuing to stare but without an urge … Continue reading The Suicide
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The Puff
The cigarette moved glibly from the wooden counter to his fingers as he flipped it once before observing it closely. The thick yellow spongy stub, pressed a little as he held it from the bottom while contemplating the smooth whiteness of the paper holding the tobacco inside. Small curvy brown leaves peeked from inside as … Continue reading The Puff
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21 Short and Inspiring Stories now in Top 100 in Kindle Story Books at 61 and at 140 in Story Book (paperback and hardcover)
Hey Everyone, Although the rankings are dynamic and we never know what happens in 2 hours, but its important to celebrate small wins. I am thankful to each and everyone here who supported and encouraged me and helped put this book in top 100 finally. Its ranked at #61 in Short Stories on Kindle and … Continue reading 21 Short and Inspiring Stories now in Top 100 in Kindle Story Books at 61 and at 140 in Story Book (paperback and hardcover)
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Writing Competition
Dear Fellow Bloggers/Writers, QueryLetter.com is holding a writing competition. Please click on the link below to know the details. https://www.queryletter.com/contest The winner will get $500. I am posting this after receiving their email to let it be known to anyone who would be interested in submitting a book blurb. I am not earning anything by … Continue reading Writing Competition
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The Last Wish
I wrote this story on a prompt. If you would like to guess what the prompt was, do share it in the comments. He could not sleep, turning in his bed the entire night as heavy sweat continued wetting his sheets and his entire body. He had no energy to even switch on the fan. … Continue reading The Last Wish
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Promises
The innocence of childhood squirming to grow After all, its innocent and doesn’t even know What it means to be an adult and what they need to learn As the moment it finds out, it will cease to yearn The promises we make to our future adult self Of following the righteous path and never … Continue reading Promises
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The Perfect Idea
If we produce 1000 ideas, 2 might work, but if we produce only 10 ideas chances of any of them turning into something big is greatly reduced. Even Picasso produced 1000's of painting during his lifetime but showcased just a few of them, his best ones, he could pick the best ones, because he worked … Continue reading The Perfect Idea
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The Pen
The office reception resembled a mini lounge, teeming with people as the walk-in interviews continued in full swing. Stepping out for lunch, our eyes met, tentative and vulnerable, she continued to stare. ‘Can I have your pen’ she asked as I stood, just a few inches away from the door. ‘Here’s it is, now fill … Continue reading The Pen
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Thoughtful Adventure
Are thoughts like seeds? Do they flower up into big trees and shrubs and take over our physical space as we nourish them in the right environment, provide them the just the right amount of light and use our experience to continue to improvise as we go further? Are our thoughts only ours? Or just … Continue reading Thoughtful Adventure
