Nightmare!

Amidst the darkness of the night, I was running breathlessly, trying to find a shed and overcome my tattered life.

I was battling hard to overcome the juggle between ‘truth’ and ‘falsehood.’ The faster I ran, the nearer it came.

Fear caught and trapped me and I woke up from one of the worst nightmares.

The Sound of Soul!

Yes, it was a loud bang. She rushed out to close the door, windows, and curtains. Frightened, she sapped all the links with the outside world. But the sound keeps increasing with the time. The intensity was making her mad.

It was the sound from her soul, the most important reason for her existence.

Some Random Thoughts on Creativity!

The sense of creativity flows within me or I am wandering into the world of new thoughts and ideas. The particular thought of creativity takes me to places and energizes me to think ahead, something which is never discovered or overlooked. Holding the medium of creativity (pen), I pacify my state of mind to understand what I am experiencing now. Like the one, facing a giant stubborn rock or a hopeful ocean, I feel like it is overcoming me or I am being lured into this vast and complicated universe. To understand and acquaint with these whirlpools of thoughts ruling me right now, I again take this medium of expression into my hand and warm up myself for the coming mental exercise. With a slight smile on my face, I venture out to enjoy a tete-a-tete with creativity.

A Differnet Communication- A 77 Words Fiction!

Ignored and rejected, he poured his heart out on the blog. Two days later, on his way to home, he was hit by a car. Someone got him admitted to the hospital. Alas! It was too late and he couldn’t be saved.

His inbox was filled with letters. Among them, letters were from whom, he wished to be with. When he didn’t reply, someone wrote, it is another fiction and the author has nothing new to contribute!

Experience with Lessons- A 55 Words Fiction!

In school, I learned some lessons to strengthen my life’s foundation, I started understanding something.

In college, I experienced some lessons that I understood in school days.

In office, I implemented some lessons that I experienced so far.

In life, I experimented some lessons that I analyzed.

Finally, I learned to stay away from lessons!

Time-Up - A 55 Words Fiction!

Under those staring eyes, I hurried faster and faster as much as I could. He was coming nearer and closer, my heart beat harder. My mouth was almost dry, I could remember heavy flow of sweats that my body produced due to this sudden fear.

“Time up,” said he and snatched away my answer papers!

Lazy Saturday Here, Again!

Chirped birds and sunlight kissed and woke me up. Eyes still shut, I visualized my mornings when I was a small girl. Carefree and beautiful days, no worries of hurdles and pays! Today, I have sand dunes for my life. Today, I’ll paint these dunes with colors of my memories!



This thought opened my eyes wide!

The Slow And Silent Death- A 55 Words Fiction!

It was his eighth day at the hospital. Silently, he opened his eyes for a few minutes. His mom enquired, “Do you need something?” He looked towards her and closed his tired eyelids.

Suddenly, his shouts can be heard aloud.

Moments after, his face looked pale and body seemed released. The doctors announced the death!

The Call!

Looking into my eyes, he promised to make a call. With tears in my eyes, I believed his words. Nights went by and morning sunny bright, neither he came nor his call.

Suddenly, the phone rang. My heart skipped a beat. "I am sorry for delaying the call." He said apologetically.

I smiled with a heavy heart.

The Remembrance!

As soon as,I entered into my old room, a sense of belonging overcame my mind. Greedily, I started looking into everything.

"Where it could be?" I murmured.

Something struck me and I looked under the bed grabbed a small box. Happily, I opened the lid, my mother's fragrance spread all over the room!

The Home!

“Home remains a home until the desires and dreams of children learn to fly faster and harder than their strengths. After a while, a new home comes into existence and starts breathing slowly.” Parvati heard herself saying.

Yes, she was trying to find her home in the lost pages of the old family album.

A Question!

Dear God,

Daddy loved you. Mama loved you. But, I don’t love you. Why should I?

You didn’t come when our plane crashed. You ignored our cries when we called you up. You didn’t hold our helpless hands when we needed you the most.

Why did you send me? I had just opened my eyes...!

Tuffy-My companion!

He can’t speak but he listens.
He can’t write but he reads my mind.
He has no words but shows myriad expressions.
He loves to jump with joy! He looks cute while crying! He makes noise when hungry! He hates taking a bath!

He is my companion and partner of all times, Tuffy, my dog!

My Unforgettable Bus Journey!

The story is inspired by a Hindi Poem, "Gulabi Chudiya," by Nagarjuna!




I still remember that bus journey. The driver, Hari Singh, explained the beauty of life!

I enquired about colorful bangles near his seat.

“They belong to my daughter. She kept them there to remind me of her presence. Why would I remove them? They demonstrate my daughter’s innocence and love.” He replied. I was speechless!

Send-off - A 55 Words Fiction!

She was crying uncontrollably. Her bawlings can be heard in the distance. Her tiredness keeps moving her crying sounds, up and down. I, with several others mute spectators, was watching patiently.

Her eyes met mine. We locked our eyes for a minute. Then, we smiled at each other!

The bride finally went her real home!

Office - The Man-made World - A 55 Words Fiction!

An illuminated world with rounds of laughter, constant back biting makes you fighter, popular conspiracies are no lighter, fairytale romances, emotions make no sense, mouth-watering meals yet they kill, opportunities unlimited but misrepresented, a smarty wins boss’s heart and gets roaring start....!

Standing at my office door, I wonder what is it? Another man-made world!

The Start - A 55 Words Fiction!

Name: Stranger
Venue: Bus stand
Duration: 6 months

That evening, you weren’t there. My heart melted, you remained absent for a week. I saw you again wearing your left arm in a sling. The bus came and we climbed in. I made my way to sit beside you.

“Hi, what happened?” I enquired!

You started laughing...

Are You Responsible? -- A 55 Words Fiction!

“You are irresponsible!”

Again and again, I hear these words!

I ask my parents, are you responsible?

I ask my teachers, are you responsible?

I ask my neighbors, are you responsible?

I ask politicians, are you responsible?

I ask our society, are you responsible?

I ask countrymen, are you responsible?

How can I be?…Responsible!

Your Smell of Coffee! - A 55 Words Fiction!

Silently, I sat there with your memories. My throat needed something to swallow. I made the coffee, the way you liked - creamy and strong!

Something clicked me, when I was about to take a sip. A pinch of salt that you put into the cup. After your departure, I realized it smells like you!