To be kind to yourself,as you would to anyone else—is it possible?A skill indeed,a valuable one,if only you can masterkindness toward yourself. © Vinitha Dileep This piece is written in response to the two hundredth and twenty-ninth edition of Fiction Monday inspired by the word prompt – SKILL hosted by yours truly. Do join in if you have … More Skill #FictionMonday #Poem
What’s that one thing I would change about myself? I want to say there isn’t any. I’m good as I am, flaws and all. Thank you very much. A usual, noncommital answer, showing off an uncalled expression of self-love, proclaiming “I am enough”,covering up the bruises and aberrations as if they mean nothing— but are … More One Thing I’d Change #Poem
Welcome to the two hundredth and twenty-ninth edition of Fiction Monday. “Nothing will work unless you do.” ― Maya Angelou Stories From Last Week The path of thankfulness by SuzanaThings That Made Me Smile in November by Vinitha Fiction Monday Word Prompt – SKILL The idea is simple―to write. On Mondays, I will post a word prompt here. You … More Fiction Monday – 229
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
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
Welcome to the two hundredth and twenty-seventh edition of Fiction Monday. “Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.” ― Louisa May Alcott Stories From Last Week Relief by SarahSigh by … More Fiction Monday – 227
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-sixth edition of Fiction Monday. “To live without hope is to cease to live. ” ― Fyodor Dostoevsky Stories From Last Week Relax and breathe! by Suzana Fiction Monday Word Prompt – SIGH The idea is simple―to write. On Mondays, I will post a word prompt here. You have one week to respond … More Fiction Monday – 226
Welcome to the two hundredth and twenty-fifth edition of Fiction Monday. “You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and … More Fiction Monday – 225
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
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