How I wish I was a bird, free to fly away from the pandemonium that surrounds me, soar over mountains and valleys, never stay at one place but keep exploring. “You are a girl, don’t ever entertain such thoughts”, they said. Study well and help your mother in household chores. “Girls shouldn’t dare to dream… Continue reading Free #FictionMondays
Tag: freedom
Conquering my biggest fear-Taking on the roads #YesIDidIt
I have always taken pride in being independent- financially, emotionally, spiritually- in every possible way. I hate the idea of being clingy. When someone tells me they can’t eat a meal alone or travel alone, watch a movie or shop alone, I give a polite smile but my mind questions this artificial barrier that they… Continue reading Conquering my biggest fear-Taking on the roads #YesIDidIt
Perspectives #WriteBravely
The 3 of them stood in front of the painting, looking at it intently. Women’s Day had started off with a visit to the art exhibition , they had plans of lunch at the new Mexican restaurant followed by a shopping spree. Nisha was the first one to break the silence ” To me, here… Continue reading Perspectives #WriteBravely
No kids please #WriteBravely
Ritu paced up and down the corridor, the question had come to haunt her again. As much as she tried to avoid it, it always came back with more vengeance forcing her to re think her decision. It was Anita’s get together as she was moving to Paris and the house was full of old… Continue reading No kids please #WriteBravely
Home is where the heart is #FFFAW #FlashFiction
Amy looked at Sweeny as she contentedly swam in her fancy little aquarium. “Are you truly happy little fish? In this aquarium? Don’t you desire to be free, swim in the ocean, the vast expanse of blue sky overhead, your family and friends around you- isn’t that where your home is? Just like me- I… Continue reading Home is where the heart is #FFFAW #FlashFiction
Invisible shackles #SundayPhotoFiction
The leopard inspected her new surroundings with a sense of despair- the cage left her with a sickening feeling but she couldn’t let her emotions drown her else her cub would sense the reality. “Mommy I aint liking this, why are we caged? I love the open jungles where I can breathe fresh air, hunt… Continue reading Invisible shackles #SundayPhotoFiction
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