The path appeared out of nowhere. Megha stopped in her tracks. Where had this trail come from? Every morning she jogged along this same road, yet she had never seen this new path before. … More Echoes of a Dream
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
“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
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
Welcome to the two hundredth and twenty-fourth edition of Fiction Monday. “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” ― Dalai Lama Stories From Last Week Fearless by SarahUnderstand the rejection by SuzanaBeyond The Shackles by Vinitha Fiction Monday The idea is simple – to write. On Mondays, I will post the prompt … More Fiction Monday – 224
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
Void Thoughts 