Sleep (noun) Something that keeps slipping through your grasp in the dead of the night, but tags along when it is unexpected and unwelcome in the middle of the day. It is frustrating when this happens! Drop a comment and let me know your take on this. Do you have any similar non-dictionary definition for … Continue reading One-liner Wednesdays #59
A chill ran down Amy's spine as she struggled to find her way through the pumpkin patch. Dusk had almost given way to darkness, and the pumpkin patch was bathed in an unnatural red light. Amy's heartbeat picked up steadily. The adjoining trees were swaying lightly, even though there was no breeze. The eerie rustling … Continue reading The Ghost in the Pumpkin Patch – a tiny tale
In this arduous journey called lifeOur choices can lead to harmony or strifeEach passing day brings forth a new battleProblems and choices intended to rattleThough we may stumble and fallWe try our best to overcome it allAt times we win, and at times we loseOur struggles are not for us to chooseAll we can do … Continue reading The Journey of Life
It was a bright summer morning and Nora had just sat down with a cup of tea and a basket of her freshly baked cinnamon buns. Over the years, she had grown used to the silence and perfectly enjoyed her own company. It had been ten years to the day since her husband's death. He … Continue reading Cinnamon Buns and Cherished Letters – a tiny tale
Ishika always used to look forward to spending weekends with her grandparents. The backyard of her grandparents' house was always one of Ishika's favourite hangouts. It was a sprawling green expanse that offered a cool respite amid the hustle and bustle of the city. Trees of all varieties bordered it - mango, banana, papaya, guava, … Continue reading Under the Pear Tree – a short story
Rain (noun) That natural phenomenon that can turn out to be beautiful or a nuisance depending on various factors such as whether you are indoors or outdoors, in possession of an umbrella, your mood or even the fact that it washed out the first day of a Test match that you were feeling excited about! … Continue reading One-liner Wednesdays #58
Surrounded by peopleAnd yet all aloneEven in the midst of a huge crowdand yet isolated, cut offLike an island Neither a hand to hold on tonor an eye willing to see clearlyNeither an ear to listen patientlynor a touch to pacifyNo caring, consoling words No sympathetic glances eitherOne does not have to be aloneto feel … Continue reading A Sea of Grey
I'm still traveling so the roundup posts will be on hold for a while. The 6WSP post for this week was also delayed since I couldn't schedule it in time. I'm sorry for the delay. But I'll try to publish them as soon as I am back. Welcome to Week #109 of the Saturday Six … Continue reading Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #109 – Dec 3, 2022
I'm currently traveling so I couldn't do the roundup posts for the prompts for the last two weeks. I'm sorry for the delay. But I'll try to publish them as soon as I have access to a laptop and a stable internet connection. Welcome to Week #108 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Click … Continue reading Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #108 – Nov 26, 2022
Welcome to Week #107 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Click here to read the guidelines for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt series. Prompt for Week #107 (Nov 19, 2022 - Nov 25, 2022) Goodbye
Research (noun) When you spend a lot of time desperately looking for something (anything) to save you from the clutches of boredom - a new blog, a new book, a new series. Do you have any similar non-dictionary definition for research? Do let me know. This post was written in response to today’s One-Liner Wednesday … Continue reading One-liner Wednesdays #57
Words fail to express certain feelingsTry as they mightwords fail to cover the emotional range of a human heartHow would it feel likewhen you can finally draw a breathafter holding your breath for far too long,How would it feel likewhen you are treated to delicious foodafter having starved for far too longHow would it feel … Continue reading Relief
A note to my 6WSP community: Due to my hiatus, the 6WSP challenge has been in hibernation mode for too long. I am reinstating this challenge from today onwards. I am really sorry that the challenge had to be discontinued for the better part of this year. I swear I will try to be a … Continue reading Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #106 – Nov 12, 2022
Hello everyone. Remember me? It has been over an year since I announced I was taking a break from blogging. Honestly, I never thought the break would extend this long. But when you set certain things in motion, they take a life of their own and drag you along with their flow. Over the past … Continue reading I’m back! (Also, it’s my 7th blogiversary)
Welcome to Week #105 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Click here to read the guidelines for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt series. Prompt for Week #105 (Dec 25, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021) Christmas
Welcome to Week #104 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Click here to read the guidelines for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt series. Prompt for Week #104 (Dec 18, 2021 - Dec 24, 2021) Failure
Welcome to Week #103 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Click here to read the guidelines for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt series. Prompt for Week #103 (Dec 11, 2021 - Dec 17, 2021) Funny
Welcome to Week #102 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Click here to read the guidelines for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt series. Prompt for Week #102 (Dec 4, 2021 - Dec 10, 2021) Paradise
Welcome to Week #101 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Click here to read the guidelines for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt series. Prompt for Week #101 (Nov 27, 2021 - Dec 3, 2021) Tragic
Welcome to Week #100 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Click here to read the guidelines for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt series. Prompt for Week #100 (Nov 20, 2021 - Nov 26, 2021) Confusion
Welcome to Week #99 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Click here to read the guidelines for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt series. Prompt for Week #99 (Nov 13, 2021 - Nov 19, 2021) Dare
Welcome to Week #98 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Click here to read the guidelines for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt series. Prompt for Week #98 (Nov 6, 2021 - Nov 12, 2021) Flowers
Welcome to Week #97 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Click here to read the guidelines for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt series. Prompt for Week #97 (Oct 30, 2021 - Nov 5, 2021) Death
Welcome to Week #96 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Click here to read the guidelines for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt series. Prompt for Week #96 (Oct 23, 2021 - Oct 29, 2021) Violence
Welcome to Week #95 of the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt. Click here to read the guidelines for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt series. Prompt for Week #95 (Oct 16, 2021 - Oct 22, 2021) Regret
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