Sara couldn’t sleep that night. Usually, it was the noise from her daughter’s room that kept her up late in the night. But now, things have changed. She could hear the air moving around her. The pin-drop silence blared in her ears in full volume stopping her from sleeping. Her life seemed to be in … More Unwelcome Pause #FictionMonday
those cherished memories – smearing fragrances, spilling colors, in today’s pages. yesterday, a page written in the past – forgotten memories, lost moments, all safe in the past. © Vinitha Dileep This piece is written in response to the one hundred and sixteenth edition of Fiction Monday for the word prompt ‘YESTERDAY’ hosted at Reflections by yours … More Yesterday #FictionMonday
how else will you know if you are gifted or not,if you dare not to open the present? how else will you know if your gift is valuable or not,if you never use it? how else will you add more value to your gift,if you never dare to share it with the world? believe it … More Gift #FictionMonday
you can forever search for a miracle with no luckuntil you find happiness in just being alive,soaking in the morning sun,cherishing the little moments that pass by,and not be in a haste to chase after those fleeting moments,but let it pass by youleaving you with nothing but gratitude,for life simply is a miracleto those who … More Miracle #FictionMonday
summer sprinkles a shine all aroundmaking the flowers loaned from the spring smile even brighterthe freshly woven cobwebs bridging the flora reflect tantalizinglylike a carefully chosen piece of jewelry adorning the bloomssummer sprinkles a gorgeous glow all aroundthe fresh blossoms sometimes appear to be in a meditative prayersummer shines fearlessly, making everything appear alluring in … More Summer #ThursdayTreeLove
The broken kaleidoscope wasn’t reflecting darkness. Neither did it trap black spots. The broken kaleidoscope reflected more colors with a vengeance. Pieces of blue, pink, orange, green, yellow, and a mix of more colors. It sparkled brilliantly as the more broken pieces accumulated. Broken doesn’t have to mean losing the ability to shine. Often, being … More The Broken Kaleidoscope
I have recounted this story many times before. Each time I add bits and pieces to the story to tweak it and spice it up, making it sound unbelievable, yet captivating. Without fail, my audience devoured the unbelievable story marveling at my storytelling abilities. But, I never dared to tell a soul the truth. How … More Unbelievable Story #FictionMonday
“Sana, are you listening? ” Riya’s voice nudged her. Although her mind has left the park and the bench they occupied a while ago, she nodded and added hurriedly before Riya could point out Sana’s absent-mindedness “let’s walk a bit. I am feeling sleepy sitting here enjoying this beautiful breeze. ” Sana didn’t want to … More Friend #FictionMonday
Time doesn’t stop, for anyone,or anything! then, what’s the point in putting your dreams on hold? because, time will run out on you eventually.if you don’t live for yourself today,are you sure that you can, tomorrow? is there any guarantee there will even be a tomorrow laid out for you to live? don’t let the dreams … More Time Doesn’t Stop #FictionMonday #Poem
The sun painted his courtyard in its golden rays. He felt that he was the luckiest man alive as his newborn baby snuggled in his arms. Nothing else mattered at that moment. It was as if the sun was shining only for them. The new day of his life radiated love like he never experienced … More Love #FictionMonday
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