My aunt Sara always made me carry an umbrella when we stepped out of the house. I was forbidden from playing in the sun. I looked longingly as my friends learnt swimming during summer holidays. “Are you crazy? Do you know how tanned you will get?” I wished to run, without the sunscreen, without these… Continue reading Basking in the sun #FFFAW #FlashFiction
Tag: love
Its your turn now #WriteBravely #ShortStory
Josh and I worked together in “7/ Eleven”. Thats when cupid struck and before we knew it we were a couple. Life was good. As a 21 year old I had many dreams and aspirations. I was working odd jobs like this one to save up for my college. Josh was ambitious too and thats… Continue reading Its your turn now #WriteBravely #ShortStory
Knight in shining armour #WriteBravely #ShortStory
When I was a little girl, Mommy read these fairy tales for me. They always spoke of a tall, dark, handsome prince who would come riding on a horse and sweep me off my feet. And then we would live happily ever after. I grew up fantasising about this. And waiting desperately for this knight… Continue reading Knight in shining armour #WriteBravely #ShortStory
Nothing lasts forever #WriteBravely #ShortStory
Sanya held a fistful of white sand in her hand and then let it go. She watched as the sand slipped through her fingers and touched the ground. It seemed like she had no control over the sand slipping through her hand, just like she couldn’t control time that had slipped out of her hands.… Continue reading Nothing lasts forever #WriteBravely #ShortStory
Let it go #FlashFiction #WriteBravely
There I lay, forlorn awaiting for Sasha to come and get me. The day I met Sasha for the first time will be etched in my mind forever as the best moment of my life. She was so excited, her sparkling blue eyes gleamed and her beautiful dimples stole my heart. Our courtship began and… Continue reading Let it go #FlashFiction #WriteBravely
No strings attached #WriteBravely #ShortStory
I was back to my native, the sleepy town Rhumpsa which seemed so cut off from civilisation. This is the place I was born in, where I grew up, went to school, splashed in the muddy waters and climbed the mango trees. This is where I had my first kiss and where I lost my… Continue reading No strings attached #WriteBravely #ShortStory
Daddy’s Girl #FlashFiction
I looked at little Nysa’s innocent face as she slept in Arjun’s arms, blissfully unaware of everything. Arjun held her protectively in his strong arms, as if shielding her from all things evil. What a tranquil sight this was, of a daughter with a Dad who had not birthed her. My mind raced back to… Continue reading Daddy’s Girl #FlashFiction
Secrets #FFFAW #FlashFiction
The vase stood on the table, gleaming in the sunlight. It was testimony to our love story. On our honeymoon, as we wandered in the streets of Paris, my eyes fell upon this vase and we bought it. There was something magnetic about it. Since then, it has been witness to our fairytale marriage. 10… Continue reading Secrets #FFFAW #FlashFiction
Tears of Joy #SundayPhotoFiction
Uncle Sam was seated at his usual place in the park, having his customary snack and iced latte. I hesitated. I better offer my condolences quickly and get done with this. I always sucked at this one thing. “What do I say to a man who has just lost his companion of 35 years?” As… Continue reading Tears of Joy #SundayPhotoFiction
The wrath against Arranged Marriages – here is why its all wrong
I recall the time when I first visited Hong Kong on a business trip , I was 25 back then and we had a team lunch. Casual banter around the table as we dug into some lip smacking delicacies .My colleagues were interested in knowing more about “arranged marriages” which was an alien concept to… Continue reading The wrath against Arranged Marriages – here is why its all wrong
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