The Race Image Courtesy - Daniel on Pexels.com The cars racing towards the finish line prompted quick and wild rapturous applause from the crowd, egging on the two front ones to outsmart each other. The tires screeched, squawked, dusting themselves in thin air as the pedal continued pressing further. The steering pushed them in almost … Continue reading The Race
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The Jacket and The Gloves
Image Credit - Pavel Danilyuk on Pexels.com The sun was still stretching itself up, on an early morning sky when a bunch of dark clouds began gathering around it. Soon, the day, which was about to get sunny, turned overcast, forcing everyone to wrap themselves in thick layers of fleece and wool. ‘This is the … Continue reading The Jacket and The Gloves
The First Time
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
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
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
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
Mother
Image Credit - VisionPic .net on Pexels.com He ran as if seeing open after ages, scampering everywhere, even in the middle of the quiet country road, no honking, no car not even a cycle at this time. Cows return home faraway, the musical sound of the bell announcing their arrival, the trees filtering out the … Continue reading Mother
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
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