That dream again. Like I am running away from something bright. Something spectacular. But why? Shouldn’t I be running toward it? Isn’t that what I wanted all this time? Maybe, I need to change my dream. Or how I am interpreting it. I am running toward that something spectacular, not away from it. She repeated … More Point of View #FictionMonday
The petals of dandelions appear delicate yet they are so fearless to blatantly show their beauty. It’s not fragile, or vulnerable in a negative sense. Getting to show off their uniqueness – the fragility, the vulnerability, the ability to free itself from the flower and wander off slowly, elegantly and settle somewhere unfamiliar – isn’t … More Beauty #FictionMonday
It’s not time yet. That’s what he kept telling himself. He had convinced himself that in order to pursue his dreams he needed to be free of all the commitments in life. Work, family, kids’ education – so many things needed his full focus. Pursuing his dream of writing a novel would require him to … More Time? #FictionMonday
The tricky mind slithering toward self-doubt! © Vinitha 2021 The above six-word story is written in response to Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) hosted by Shweta. This week’s prompt is TRICK.
She woke up with a throbbing headache that morning. What kind of a dream was that! She wondered. To be honest it was a good one. She was happy in her dream. Laughing a lot. Bubbling with energy. She radiated joy. But she never imagined her to become one of those shimmering stars. Maybe the … More Shimmer #FictionMonday
“One day we will live in the penthouse of this beautiful building, my dear!”, he told her, hope shining in his eyes pointing to the skyscraper. “You and your dreams!”, she scoffed rolling her eyes. Years later she watched the tiny world go by from the beautiful balcony of her penthouse. If only he was … More Dreams #FictionMonday
“It is fascinating to think that not so long ago you were the queen of my heart. How I loved you like there was no else in this world! I never thought I could fall in love with someone else like that. Things changed now. Well, I love you still. But this new girl has … More New Love #FictionMonday
Silent sigh, the sound of compromise! © Vinitha 2021 The above six-word story is written in response to Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) hosted by Shweta. This week’s prompt is SOUND.
This journey reminded him of the last one he had. He was very excited that day. Finally finding a home to live with forever! That’s the dream, isn’t it! And he was going to live that dream. But that excitement didn’t last longer. There was nothing homey about the home he went to live in. … More Journey #FictionMonday
Her life was built on the foundation of false promises. Everything was fine, she pretended. But it made her uneasy how easily she could pretend. However, a life where she could be herself away from the prying eyes was easy to fall in love with. In her heart, she knew double life was the only … More In Her Heart
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