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
She woke up startled, her breath quick and shallow, beads of sweat trickling down her forehead, cool against her heated skin. The room was still, yet the weight of the dream lingered in the air. She pressed her palms to her temples, grounding herself, as if the touch alone could chase away the shadows lurking … More Beyond the Shackles #FictionMonday
Miya watched eagerly as Anu opened her lunch box. Her eyes widened with excitement as she spotted a slice of bread, toasted with a cute image. “Ooh! Is that a cat?” Miya asked, her voice filled with curiosity. Anu giggled. “It’s a dog, silly! My mom made this just for you,” she said, holding out … More A Slice of Love
Rema stood in her grandparents’ courtyard, where her childhood footprints had once traced paths of joy. The echoes of thirty years ago filled her ears—the soft hum of her granny’s favorite tunes, the comforting stories her grandpa told after evening prayers, and the laughter of her cousins. This house was where she had been happiest. … More Footprints of Love #FictionMonday
Despite the frayed edges and faded faces, the photo caught my eye. How long had it been since that day? Forty years? Something like that. Suddenly, memories I thought I’d forgotten came rushing back. She wasn’t in the photo, but I remembered that day as if it were yesterday. She was there, walking away from … More Faded Memories #FictionMonday
He was good at answering all sorts of questions his professors threw at him. However, being good academically didn’t always guarantee he had the correct answer. The question that stumped him the most was posed at the time of his birth. Growing up as an orphan was a constant battle. Why was no one there … More The Unanswered Question #FictionMonday
Megan loved everything about dance. She had been passionate about it since childhood. After all, her mom was a professional dancer before she stopped performing to have Megan. Megan eagerly watched dance performances and passionately consumed her mother’s old dance videos. She dreamed of becoming a dancer like her mom and performing to her heart’s … More Breaking Free #FictionMonday
Maya’s fingers trembled as she held the aged envelope—a token from her past self, forgotten until this moment. Inside lay a letter she had written to her future self at the tender age of 15, to be opened when she turned 30. Thirteen years had passed since she turned 30. A mix of curiosity and … More A Message Across Time
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