Fiction Monday – 240

Welcome to the two hundredth and fortieth edition of Fiction Monday. “The hardest challenge is to be yourself in a world where everyone is trying to make you be somebody else.” —E. E. Cummings Stories From Last Week We Fell For The Trap by BalakaThe fear of traps by SuzanaWhat All Rainforests Trap!! by MadhaviBittersweet Memories by Vinitha Fiction … More Fiction Monday – 240

Bittersweet Memories #FictionMonday #Poem

A kaleidoscope of memoriestrapped in the mind,playing yesterday’s notesat odd times. A broken kaleidoscope—fragments of beautiful moments,shattered pieces of bittersweet. They cut deep as they unfold,yet hold a beautyI will cherishfor as long as I live. © Vinitha Dileep This piece is written in response to the two hundredth and thirty-ninth edition of Fiction Monday inspired by the … More Bittersweet Memories #FictionMonday #Poem

Fiction Monday – 239

Welcome to the two hundredth and thirty-ninth edition of Fiction Monday. “To be a poet is a condition, not a profession.” —Robert Frost Stories From Last Week Puzzle by ChristineMy puzzled heart by AnamikaWhy God? It Puzzles Me! by MadhaviThoughts about puzzles by SuzanaLife Is A Puzzle by BalakaThe Puzzling Life by Vinitha Fiction Monday Word Prompt – TRAP The idea … More Fiction Monday – 239

Fiction Monday – 238

Welcome to the two hundredth and thirty-eighth edition of Fiction Monday. “I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger.” —Serena Williams Stories From Last Week Morning Chaos by AnamikaThe Descent by EshaCrash the Bad guys by MadhaviA memory and some brain exercises by SuzanaBook Review: The Shooting Star by Shivya … More Fiction Monday – 238

Fiction Monday – 237

Welcome to the two hundredth and thirty-seventh edition of Fiction Monday. “All dreams are within reach. All you have to do is keep moving towards them.” — Viola Davis Stories From Last Week The human nature by SuzanaNature by MadhaviSilent Compliance by AnamikaLyad: Let’s Get Unmotivated by BalakaWhispers of Stillness by VinithaThe Speaking Tree by Esha Fiction Monday Word Prompt … More Fiction Monday – 237

Whispers of Stillness #FictionMonday #poem

A moment of stillness,subtly encapsulating nature’s artistry,brimming with exuberance,transcending the ordinary,breathing elegance—a gentle whisper of life,nurtured by nature. © Vinitha Dileep This piece is written in response to the two hundredth and thirty-sixth edition of Fiction Monday inspired by the word prompt – NATURE hosted by yours truly. Do join in if you have a tale to tell. … More Whispers of Stillness #FictionMonday #poem

Fiction Monday – 236

Welcome to the two hundredth and thirty-sixth edition of Fiction Monday. “Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.” — Madam C.J. Walker Stories From Last Week Delay by SunitaDelay by MadhaviA green pretext by SuzanaLeaf it or clean it – Kitchen lesson by AnamikaIn The Now by Vinitha Fiction Monday Word Prompt … More Fiction Monday – 236

In The Now #FictionMonday

Let it fall freely—Words, thoughts, ruminations—Without filter,Without delay. Let it not drown your mind.Drop it off—The weight of carrying “what ifs.”Free your mind. Breathe in,Breathe out,Slowly.Calm the nerves,Reset the mind. Sip that coffee,Relax. Without delay,Let it all out—The worries, the anxieties,The expectations. Relish the now,Savor the present.Life is beautiful,When you slow down and face it,Not … More In The Now #FictionMonday

Fiction Monday – 235

Welcome to the two hundredth and thirty-fifth edition of Fiction Monday. “It’s a toxic desire to try to be perfect. I realized later in life that the challenge is not to be perfect. It’s to be whole.” — Jane Fonda Stories From Last Week Tomorrow by ChristineI need answers by SuzanaUnveiling my purpose by AnamikaWhat Lies Beyond by … More Fiction Monday – 235

Fiction Monday – 234

Welcome to the two hundredth and thirty-fourth edition of Fiction Monday. “The beginning is always today.” — Mary Shelley Stories From Last Week The silent limits by SuzanaBeach Buzz vs Mountain Calm by Anamika Fiction Monday Word Prompt – ANSWER The idea is simple―to write. On Mondays, I will post a word prompt here. You have one week to … More Fiction Monday – 234