"This is it, and hopefully, this will do the job", he thought to himself as he jumped off from the tallest building that he could find. The free fall was every bit as he had expected. Hopefully, this time, he would have broken the record for the highest bungee jump off a building! This post … Continue reading Three Line Tale #21: Off the edge
She wished to put an electric fence around her heart with a warning sign - one that proclaimed, "Danger, do not enter." The ones who had gained entry had ended up breaking her heart and shattering it into a million pieces. Putting her heart back together was a task that demanded her to stay away … Continue reading Three Line Tale #20: Do not enter
Even as a kid, he used to love solving puzzles and jigsaws. That ability had boosted his career as a homicide detective. Yet he found himself unable to solve life's latest puzzle for him - love. This post was written in response to the Three Line Tales, Week 225 prompt by Sonya. Thanks to Sonya for … Continue reading Three Line Tale #19: A cloud on the horizon
It seemed like yesterday when his father had taken him to the beach fly his first kite. Years later, he was back at the beach with his daughter and her first kite. Life had come full circle! This post was written in response to the Three Line Tales, Week 224 prompt by Sonya. Thanks to Sonya … Continue reading Three Line Tale #18: Time Flies!
The beach was a sight to behold. There was not a speck of trash to be seen. The trash seemed to have disappeared along with the humans. This post was written in response to the Three Line Tales, Week 223 prompt by Sonya. Thanks to Sonya for hosting this challenge. If you want to participate, please … Continue reading Three Line Tale #17: A change for the better!
Organisation skills had never been his strong suit. He kept saying that he would clear the clutter. One day, someday, but not today. This post was written in response to the Three Line Tales, Week 222 prompt by Sonya. Thanks to Sonya for hosting this challenge. If you want to participate, please visit the link for … Continue reading Three Line Tale #16: One day, someday
The lockdown had robbed the birds of their easy sources of food. Gone were the days when visitors to the park would feed them. They had fend for themselves now, perched on poles, careful to maintain a safe distance. This post was written in response to the Three Line Tales, Week 221 prompt by Sonya. … Continue reading Three Line Tale #15: A new normal…
He still used the way-outdated model of telephone, typewriter, desk fan, and Anglepoise lamp. People leaped to conclusions; called him an old school to his face and a miser behind his back. Unknown to them, he was fighting a losing battle against Alzheimer's. This post was written in response to the Three Line Tales, Week … Continue reading Three Line Tale #14: In the dark…
All she wanted was to see the sunset in all its glory. Climbing the jagged rocks wasn't easy, but the view was splendid. Little did she know that it would be her last selfie. This post was written in response to the Three Line Tales, Week 212 prompt by Sonya. Thanks to Sonya for hosting … Continue reading Three Line Tale #13: Lost in the View
They used to be a heaven for children. The lush green grass and the crisp, fresh air - no better start to the morning! Those were the things of past... before the concrete jungle replaced the greenery. This post was written in response to the Three Line Tales, Week 191 prompt by Sonya. Thanks to … Continue reading Three Line Tale #12: The vanishing playgrounds…
She looked up at the stairway. They seemed never-ending but they were her only chance. The elevator was still out of service! This post was written in response to the Three Line Tales, Week 190 prompt by Sonya. Thanks to Sonya for hosting this challenge. If you want to participate, please visit the link for … Continue reading Three Line Tale #11: Stairway to hell?
Rufus crouched behind the carboard box, ready to pounce. Rufus pounced, but missed and watched in dismay as the mouse got away. Trick #104 had also failed to yield any useful results. This post was written in response to the Three Line Tales, Week 189 prompt by Sonya. Thanks to Sonya for hosting this challenge. … Continue reading Three Line Tale #10: A cat and mouse story…
They were surprised by the huge turnout for their darling's birthday. But surprisingly, no one wanted to touch the birthday "girl". None of the guests wanted to end up as their darling's dinner! Author's note: In the absence of the picture prompt, this tiny tale might be a bit unclear. As you can clearly see … Continue reading Three Line Tale #9: The birthday party…
The cool, winter air nipped at her face as Sara stood rooted to the spot, her courage, and determination to take Maxwell for a ride dwindling by the second. Maxwell's head hung low, as his sad eyes continued to stare even as Sara turned and started to walk back home. If only Sara knew that … Continue reading Three Line Tale #8: Maybe another day…
It was their first trip aboard as a family and this time around, the kids were picking up the tab. After a lot of slips, trips, and falls, huffing and puffing, the parents finally managed to get a hang of ice skating. They held hands as they watched their kids engaged in a fierce game … Continue reading Three Line Tale #6: Family ♥️
When Harry and Ron volunteered to drop off the kids at Platform 9 ¾, never in their wildest dreams did Ginny and Hermione imagine, that their husbands might have plans to recreate their rather adventurous second-year arrival at Hogwarts. The Ford Anglia had been recovered, restored and magically expanded to fit Harry, Ron, James, Rose, Albus, … Continue reading Three Line Tale #5: Déjà vu
She came home to a find her snow-white puppy was covered in any colour but white! A quick trip to her art room revealed the reason. Biscuit had somehow managed to get in, yet again. © 2018 Shweta Suresh. All rights reserved. Written in response to prompt by Three Line Tales. Thanks to Sonya for hosting … Continue reading Three Line Tale #4: The paw painter!
She stared at the barren expanse that lay in front of her and heaved a sigh, bored from the long wait. Ironic that the blue planet was now anything but blue. Her watch informed her that the next shuttle to the Mars Rehabilitation Centre was 5 minutes away. © 2018 Shweta Suresh. All rights reserved. … Continue reading Three Line Tale #3: The expanse
The intruder alarm had been turned off, the cameras were disabled and the entire place was trashed. The burglars had managed to escape after cleaning out the cash registers and the cashier was nowhere to be found. After hours of searching, his body was found... buried under the newly arrived batch of yellow pencil stoppers. © … Continue reading Three Line Tale #2: A trail of yellow
Fate separated and trapped them on two enemy turfs. The iron fence became a silent witness to their undying love for each other. But no fence was strong enough to break their bond. © 2017 Shweta Suresh. All rights reserved. Written in response to prompt by Three Line Tales. Thanks to Sonya for hosting this challenge. If you … Continue reading Three Line Tale #1: The fence
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