“The yogi looked at me in the rear view mirror and smiled. You both appear to be deeply in love”. “Oh yes” , the excited me chirped. “Its been 6 months now and it feels magical. I cant stay without him one minute, I wish I could be with him 24*7, every moment. Like now.… Continue reading Be careful what you wish for #FFFAW #FlashFiction
Category: Micro Tales
Finding LOVE Sunday Photo Fiction Challenge
As a girl, I always dreamt of my knight in shining armour. I looked forward to a tall dark handsome guy sweeping me off my feet,we go to these exotic locations like the beach in Maldives and sit by the sea,with our glass of champagne,holding hands and pouring our heart out. But here I am,… Continue reading Finding LOVE Sunday Photo Fiction Challenge
Fate #MicroMondays
Take the pill, abort the foetus. It sounded simple in theory. ‘You are pregnant” these words that had sent shivers down her spine 5 years ago- she thirsted to hear them today. Why was life so unfair? (36 words) Linking up wit Varad and Namy for #MicroMondays
Writing my destiny #FridayFotoFiction
As a child, I always dreamt of working in London. Like the office goers, suited up, with a plush brief case and a newspaper in tow, I would march into King’s Cross Station and board the train. I would walk into a swanky office, do some big job and bring home money.Money which I could… Continue reading Writing my destiny #FridayFotoFiction
Once upon a time in the 21st century #FridayFictioneers
The white toilet seat gleamed in the sunlight. The makeshift door was open, I looked at it and felt a sense of pride in what I had accomplished. The 21st century and people stiff defecated in the open. A toilet was unheard off. When I first told them about this, they were aghast. How can… Continue reading Once upon a time in the 21st century #FridayFictioneers
Lucy and Me #FFFAW #FlashFiction
I saw Lucy the grasshopper when I visited the Zoo at Zurich. She was one of a kind.Sprouting a little yellow flower on her back,her green skin complemented the pink stones she was walking on. I had to have her. I- Alisha the starlet could have anything she wanted. After buying her at a exorbitant… Continue reading Lucy and Me #FFFAW #FlashFiction
One hell of a coincidence #MicroMondays
“Ma, I dont want to get married,I am rejecting Deepak Ramaswamy, tell him the girl rejected him”. I walked off, I wasn’t ready for marriage. The interview letter in my hand signified a new beginning. I would earn my own bread, meet someone interesting and marry when I was ready. I knocked the door,butterflies in… Continue reading One hell of a coincidence #MicroMondays
Do you believe in ghosts? #FridayFotoFiction
I had just joined a new MNC as a Director. It was a bit surprising to see the chilled out attitude of people, everyone shut shop by 5. This is outrageous, it won’t work. I would make sure no one chills at the cost of the company. It was 8pm and the office was deserted.… Continue reading Do you believe in ghosts? #FridayFotoFiction
A closet full of nothing #FridayFictioneers
I was so excited, we had moved to a new house. I opened the door expecting to see a closet where I could store all my handbags and shoes. I was in for a nasty surprise. The closet was full of old clothes, baskets,mop and a grandfather clock. I called out to Mom.”Who the hell… Continue reading A closet full of nothing #FridayFictioneers
Nothing lasts forever #FFFAW #FlashFiction
Sarah loved watching the sun set. Every evening she made it a point not to miss it. It was a ritual now since many years. Just like the sun rose each day and filled the world with light, hope and happiness that a new dawn brings, her life had seen those wonderful moments like when… Continue reading Nothing lasts forever #FFFAW #FlashFiction
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