“We had a good time in the Himalayas,” he said. “Poor me, I missed the chance,” she said. Tears welled in her eyes. They were speaking Italian and the girl looked just like straight from Milan’s runway – sexy, skimpy, tall, pale, anorexic; only that her face was little rugged. People were obsessed with mountains, […]
Flash Fiction: Ctrl+Alt+Love
In the cyber space, a girl meets a boy, and the boy meets the girl. They send messages, they reply messages. Ask me what they write, I will tell you everything. Boy: Thanks for accepting my friendship, you look nice. Girl: D Boy: Why don’t you go online? Do boys bother you? P Girl: Will […]
Petals in the Crosshairs
In the heart of war-torn Iraq, where the scorching sun bore witness to both conflict and resilience, an American soldier named Jake found himself stationed in a small village. Amidst the dust and echoes of gunfire, he discovered an unexpected solace in the most unlikely of places. One day, as Jake patrolled the village streets, […]
Analysis of Eat, Sleep, Repeat in Modern Culture
In the fast-paced rhythm of contemporary existence, there exists a ubiquitous mantra that encapsulates the essence of daily life: “Eat Sleep Repeat.” This succinct phrase, often found emblazoned on motivational posters or uttered in jest during casual conversations, serves as a distilled reflection of the cyclical nature of human existence. In this introductory chapter, we […]
Haiku: Absurdity in Motion
Existential cry, A howl in the silent void, Echoes of nothing. 2 Death’s cold embrace, A passage into the void, Silence eternal. 3 Absurdity’s dance, Reality’s twisted joke, Laughter in the void. 4 Despair’s silent scream, Echoes in the hollow heart, Suffering’s cruel song. 5 Disoriented, Lost in the labyrinth mind, A dance with the […]
Haiku: Entangled Love
Carnal whispers shared, Moonlight spills on tangled sheets, Love’s secret revealed. 2 Sultry summer breeze, Igniting embers of love, Romance in the air. 3 Unbridled fervor, Two hearts beat in tandem, Love’s relentless flame. 4 Silken skin aglow, Moonlight paints a steamy scene, Passion’s artistry. 5 Unbridled passion, Flames that refuse to flicker, Love’s eternal […]
Threads of Despair
In the collage of my life, woven with threads of sorrow, I stand upon the ruins, facing a desolate tomorrow. A woman once adorned with love, now draped in grief’s attire, A casualty of war’s cruel dance, consumed by its dire fire. My parents, pillars of my world, taken by the hands of war, Their […]
Clockwork Contradictions
In the concrete jungle, where the towers stand tall, Humans scurry, another brick in the wall. A modern rat race, a relentless spree, Naked in absurdity, they long to be free. Cogs in the wheel, turning in despair, Faces in the crowd, a vacant stare. In the labyrinth of routine, a maze they weave, Naked […]
Flash Fiction: Pixelated Passion
Actually, they did not meet on a dating site. However, they were building a relationship in the virtual world. Here is an excerpt from the middle of the conversation. He: So, I’m talking with Greek Goddess! She: Aha! Thanks! He: I picture you as a Venus! She: Oho… He: Do you often chat with strangers? […]
Wounds in Words
Whispers in the Shadows Beneath the weeping willows, innocence crumbled, In war’s dark embrace, where hope once humbled. Children’s laughter silenced, like a stolen song, Innocent hearts, where the shadows belong. Through shattered windows, the moon sheds tears, On silent streets haunted by lingering fears. Mothers weep, cradling dreams turned to dust, Innocence lost, an […]