He stood alone, hunched, miserable, the outcast- unlike the other handsome trees which grew tall, their branches spread all over, giving shade to a weary traveller. He was one of them but the cursed child- he stopped growing after 2 years and remained the barren, stunted one- he wasn’t even fit to be called a… Continue reading The abandoned one #FFFAW #FlashFiction
Category: Micro Tales
God is watching #MicroMondays
God knows everything,he is watching us.Said the Priest. Little Tony withdrew his hand from the pocket,the sweet remained untouched. Good and bad do exist.Be kind,do good, do not sin- chanted the Priest. His brother Jonny looked at Jesus fearfully,I stole the apple maybe thats why Jesus asked the Priest to bite me there- he thought… Continue reading God is watching #MicroMondays
The Casanova #FridayFotoFiction
He sat on the steps , just outside the arena where the Fearless Girl and The Bull were erected. Impeccably dressed in a suit, the Tag Heuer watch and Aviator sunglasses, immersed in the Business Times, he looked like the busiest person on Wall Street. He had inhertited his Greek God looks from his father.… Continue reading The Casanova #FridayFotoFiction
Eternal Happiness #FridayFictioneers
Suzy looked forlorn, David had just dumped her.They were all set to go on this exotic vacation to Paris and she had a feeling he would propose her. But, it all ended abruptly. The tear stricken Suzy sat cursing her fate,looking at the sun setting in the horizon.The Paris tickets need to be cancelled, she… Continue reading Eternal Happiness #FridayFictioneers
Nirvana #FFFAW #FlashFiction
I gave it up all, the plush office, the Merc and Audi, the expensive champagne and holidays at exotic locations, the tuxedo and even my wedding ring. A day came when I realised I had it all but I was missing peace, inner contenmnt. I started off on a new journey, all alone, sans the… Continue reading Nirvana #FFFAW #FlashFiction
Something’s fishy #MicroMondays
Its a open and shut case, SUICIDE. Wrap it up, the Chief of Police said. John wasn’t convinced- but there was a criminal. Sheriff Brendon patted his pocket, the cynaide tablet lay within. (33 words) Linking up with Varad and Namy for #MicroMondays
I forgive #FridayFotoFiction
Everyone had a solemn look,a few tear stricken faces as they stood around the burning pyre. All but Sudha. She had a smile on her face,it was more of an expression of peace, serenity,like she had been searching for something for ages and had finally found it. Sudha and Naresh’s was a candy love story.As… Continue reading I forgive #FridayFotoFiction
The possessed tree #FridayFictioneers
Mr Murray and his wife looked at each other, a twinkle in their eyes and a smile on their lips “We will take the house”, he said. “Thats great Mr &Mrs Murray but its my duty to warn you about this possessed tree- the weeping one it is called. Some say that saw ghosts floating… Continue reading The possessed tree #FridayFictioneers
Jamie did that #FFFAW #FlashFiction
It was a tiring day at work, Laima made a mental note of the wrap up tasks before she could call it a day. Oh she had to pin the final checklist in the new apartment which would be occupied tomorrow. She entered the room and switched on the light. Just as she was about… Continue reading Jamie did that #FFFAW #FlashFiction
The bird who knows all #FridayFictioneers
Paddy knows it all- he sees things which we don’t see or deliberately shut our eyes and act oblivious, he knows the deep dark secrets- this little birdie knows them all!. As little Jena sang the song, her brother John stood mouth open, thinking- “Paddy knows I broke the cookie jar”. Her Mom Sara smiled… Continue reading The bird who knows all #FridayFictioneers
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