No Place for Guilt
Her mind was full of guilt. After all, she had loved him dearly.
Then again, it was he who had taught her how worthless emotions like guilt and apology were. … More No Place for Guilt
Her mind was full of guilt. After all, she had loved him dearly.
Then again, it was he who had taught her how worthless emotions like guilt and apology were. … More No Place for Guilt
“Who told you it’s empty? I saw light there last week,” chided little Mary.
“Everyone knows that house has been vacant for years, Mary.” Joe couldn’t believe the stories his sister came up with these days. For a five-year-old, she was quite creative.
“Stop lying, Mary,” scolded Joe. … More The Vacant House
Meghan was amazed at how a simple shift in attitude could transform her entire day. Just an hour earlier, before the clock had even struck eight, she was convinced it was going to be one of those difficult days where nothing went right and everything seemed to fall apart. … More The Ripple of Kindness
Megan picked up the album resting on the shelf. Her parents looked happy in their wedding photos. When did it all go wrong? she wondered. How could two people who had once seemed so in love turn against each other? She was about ten years old when her parents began expressing their displeasure openly, no … More Framed Moments and Silent Lessons
“How strange,” murmured Riya, eyes still fixed on the pages in front of her. “What’s your fairy godmother up to now?” Sana asked from the other end of the room, not bothering to look up from her book. Her voice carried the usual teasing tone, playful but familiar. Riya smiled faintly. “Nothing. I was just … More Nothing Strange
“Wrong again!” Arya quipped, a sly smile tugging at the corners of her lips. “Hmph! How am I getting so many questions wrong? Are you tricking me?” Shanti huffed, folding her arms in mock frustration. Arya giggled. “No, Amma, I’m not tricking you. But you were absolutely right when you said you don’t know anything … More Wrong Again!
He felt as if he were inhaling silence as the quietness swallowed him. Usually, this was the moment he cherished—the peace, the stillness. But now, it felt empty. Echoes of laughter and scattered fragments of memories whimpered in the hollow aftermath of a festival once grand in its majesty. What was celebration without someone to … More In Solitude #FictionMonday
It was so easy for her to disappear—to blend into the backdrop. No one ever suspected her of being capable of harming a soul, let alone murdering six people. The demon within her merged seamlessly with the nobody she appeared to be. She wondered if a day would ever come when they would uncover her … More Nobody #FictionMonday
Dana placed the can of milk and carton of eggs on the checkout counter. The hum of other shoppers drifted around her as she waited, her eyes falling on the candy display. A Hershey’s chocolate bar peeked out from the colorful array of sweets, catching her attention. Amy loves chocolate bars. She’d be so happy … More The Price of a Smile #FictionMonday
At 73, Sharath thought he had experienced every shade of life, leaving nothing left to excite him. He had always been the kind of man others would describe as calm and composed, someone who seemed unshaken by the world. But today, sitting beside Jaya, he felt anything but calm. Excitement fluttered through him like he … More A New Chapter #FictionMonday