The First Time Image Credit - Ryutaro Tsukata on Pexels.com ‘What’s the matter,’ asked Vinay lazily, bringing his slender fingers holding the thin cigarette closer to his lips to take one deep puff before exhaling with a loud sigh, as his face momentarily hid behind a cover of white cigarette smoke. A sense of contentment … Continue reading The First Time
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The Voyage
The Voyage Image Credit - Casia Charlie on Pexels.com The dark clouds connived with the raging tempest, scaring every living soul floating on the tumultuous waters of the vast ocean. The large ship, big enough to house at least two football fields, felt the warning of the seas. ‘We need to reach the shore quickly,’ … Continue reading The Voyage
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The Meal
The Meal Image Credit - Du00e1vid Bencz on Pexels.com The first flicker of sunlight forced his face to crease in happiness for the first time after 10 days of continuous overcast cold. The cold creepiness was still waiting, looking behind, but when the sun decided to finally shine with all its might, it had to … Continue reading The Meal
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Once upon a time, at a Railway Station
Once at a Railway Station Image Credit - Omkar Pandhare on Pexels.com Blaring of multiple train horns, a distinct smell, loud cries of hawkers and porters all melted together to create a unique experience one could only relieve at a railway station. The curious eyes and mind of a young child tried absorbing everything around … Continue reading Once upon a time, at a Railway Station
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War & Peace
War and Peace Image Credit - asim alnamat on Pexels.com The ear-piercing sound of the aircraft flying too low forced many to people close their ears. The unlimited sorties refused to halt. ‘Are we at war,’ shouted a man looking up at yet another plane circling above his head. Others looked at him as if … Continue reading War & Peace
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The Lost Ball
The Lost Ball Image Credit - Taryn Elliott on Pexels.com The eyes followed the ball as it ran ahead after his light kick. The squeaky shoes ran towards it again; to kick once more. The ball hangs in the air for a moment before falling back on the ground, bringing a massive smile on his … Continue reading The Lost Ball
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Springsteen Vs Denver
Country Roads, Take Me Home! Image Credit - Pixabay on Pexels.com The 40-kilometre ride involved 30 kilometres of forest road. The narrow asphalt filled path was flanked by gigantic trees, unwilling to allow any sun even on the road. The freeway however suddenly turned popular with people who wished to learn to drive. Too many cars … Continue reading Springsteen Vs Denver
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10 Dollars
Image Credit - Natasha Chebanoo on Pexels.com With bulging pockets and a fat purse, his feet tapped the floor with musical rhythm. Everything seemed cheap and affordable. The eyes reluctant to even glance at the expensive store in the mall were now searching for it. The sprightly feet excited to reach there quickly. The gates … Continue reading 10 Dollars
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The Needle
Image Credit - Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com The Needle Hospital scent overwhelmed his nostrils as he waited for his turn. A scratch from a rusted surface forced the blood dripping out of his forearms, leading to this unpleasant visit. After enduring a 15 minutes wait, he was called inside. Even though on the verge of … Continue reading The Needle
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Memories
Image Credit - cheptu00e9 cormani on Pexels.com 'We used to ride our bicycles here when this was just a dirt road.' Her eyes blankly stared at the road as she spoke, visualizing her younger self on a cycle with her classmates as they go to school. 'The guava tree on the left, oh, it's also … Continue reading Memories
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Mrs Springle’s Speech
Image Credit - Skitterphoto on Pexels.com The room was full, but the loneliness of her heart reflected in her tightly pursed lips, hands folded on the chest. She was the first speaker for the day. She sat behind the long-decorated table with soft muslin table cloth and fresh flowers in a ceramic vase, water bottles … Continue reading Mrs Springle’s Speech
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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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What’s in a Story?
What's in a Story? Well, 'What's in a name' the phrase epitomized by Shakespeare is very well known. However, if you ask, what's in a story, I would say; - Learning's - Excitement - Discovery - Fun - Free travel to a different world - Emotional Connect with new people (characters) - Attachment - An … Continue reading What’s in a Story?
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The Long Wait
He stood precariously balancing himself on the two stones to save his feet from getting wet. Standing under the tree on the stones, was his unsuccessful attempt at keeping himself dry in the stormy rains. The shirt was already wet and his feet too were about to taste water as it began trickling inside his … Continue reading The Long Wait
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The Chocolate
Pexels.com The unrelenting Mumbai rains were deluging the entire city forcing a majority of people to revisit their plans of a night out. Being Sunday, a lot of people were used to visiting the mall and spending the evening with their loved ones watching movies and shopping. Their plans though looked like on the verge … Continue reading The Chocolate
