fiction – Void Thoughts

No Place for Guilt

November 10, 2025

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

The Vacant House

October 6, 2025

“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

Framed Moments and Silent Lessons

July 14, 2025

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

Wrong Again!

March 24, 2025

“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!

Fiction Monday – 228

November 26, 2024

Welcome to the two hundredth and twenty-eighth edition of Fiction Monday. “Don’t waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear.” ― Paulo Coelho Stories From Last Week Observing the disappearance by SuzanaNobody by Vinitha Fiction Monday Word Prompt – THANKS The idea is simple―to write. On Mondays, I will post a word prompt here. … More Fiction Monday – 228

The Price of a Smile #FictionMonday

November 18, 2024

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

A New Chapter #FictionMonday

November 4, 2024

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

Beyond the Shackles #FictionMonday

October 28, 2024

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

A Slice of Love

September 9, 2024

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