flash 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

Nothing Strange

July 7, 2025

“How strange,” murmured Riya, eyes still fixed on the pages in front of her. “What’s your fairy godmother up to now?” Sana asked from the other end of the room, not bothering to look up from her book. Her voice carried the usual teasing tone, playful but familiar. Riya smiled faintly. “Nothing. I was just … More Nothing Strange

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!

Nobody #FictionMonday

November 25, 2024

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

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

Footprints of Love #FictionMonday

August 26, 2024

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