Damodar Uncle was a busy man- a rich, ambitious, talented man who was busy travelling the world and making millions of dollars.Everyone envied him- a palatial house,the best cars,a happy wife and kids and a stellar career. His wife Savitri had just one complaint- spend time with me and the kids. But it was always… Continue reading Its time that we don’t have- #FFFAW #FlashFiction
Category: Micro Tales
Déjà vu #FridayFotoFiction #FlashFiction
Beads of sweat trickled down his forehead. He cowered in fear, his eyes depicted looming despair. He knew what would befall him. But when it came, it shook his core. The first blow hit him hard in the face, his lips started to bleed. A few blows were then reigned at him in the stomach,… Continue reading Déjà vu #FridayFotoFiction #FlashFiction
I shall rise #FFFAW #FlashFiction
Niharika thy name is grace and beauty. The newspapers were full of praise for India’s top classical dancer. Niki as she was called, was passionate about her art. It was combination of luck and determination which led to her meteoric rise. The fall was sudden and plunged her into the depths of darkness. A… Continue reading I shall rise #FFFAW #FlashFiction
The last wish #FFFAW Challenge #FlashFiction
Something sinister had started to occur in the small town of Minosea.One day a rather odd statue appeared in the heart of the city at Columbus Square.Something like a broken egg pierced by an arrow and what looked like real blood oozed out.It appeared all of a sudden, no had a clue who had placed… Continue reading The last wish #FFFAW Challenge #FlashFiction
Memories #FridayFotoFiction
Ryan and Reena were the couple everyone envied. Made for each other,talented, rich, famous,he a renowned pianist and she a gifted singer. Her melodious voice lightened the room and his notes perfectly in sync,blended harmoniously in. A tragic accident which claimed her life and sent him into the chasms of loneliness, he vowed never to… Continue reading Memories #FridayFotoFiction
Reincarnation #FridayFictioneers
She woke up with a start.She had seen the same dream again-the remnants of a castle somewhere deep in the woods.She had been seeing this castle since ages and vividly recalled every detail.She twitched her scar just below the chin,a birth symbol which she detested, it was too prominent and she always caught people staring… Continue reading Reincarnation #FridayFictioneers
Aaji #FridayFotoFiction
I saw her in the park every day, a lady in her mid 60’s everyone called her “Aaji”. A crisp cotton saree, hair neatly tied and a book in her hand. An English magazine like Women’s Era or Femina or a heavy duty novel like Ayn Rand. She buried her head in the book and… Continue reading Aaji #FridayFotoFiction
The cauldron #FFfAW Challenge
I saw her every morning as I jogged and passed by her strange creepy ensemble outside the park.Many pots lined up in a row with brightly coloured liquids simmering within,the concoction looked ominous.The old lady with tattoos all over her body,tattered clothes,unkempt hair,hunched nearby chanting something and calling out to Satan. “The day the pots… Continue reading The cauldron #FFfAW Challenge
True Bliss #FridayFictioneers
A starry night,a tent house,a table laden with her favourite meal and wine.This was a special night which she looked forward to,she wanted to savour each moment, revel in it and live it to the fullest. The past 40 years of life had gone by living each day for others- as a daughter, sister, wife,… Continue reading True Bliss #FridayFictioneers
The Ballerino #FridayFotoFiction
He hesitated, twitched his toes, sweat trickled down from his forehead, his heart thumped loudly. Today was a milestone in itself. The day he broke the stereotypes. Those stereotypes of a patriarchal society which curtailed the freedom of not just women but men as well. The day he watched the ballet, he knew what he… Continue reading The Ballerino #FridayFotoFiction
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