"Oh, she is new here", everyone whispered as it was way too obvious that it was her first time here with the way her eyes gleamed and lips parted in awe while looking at the orangish-pink hues of the evening sky. She had a jump in her walk as she was eager to try everything … Continue reading a new girl in town
Category: Fiction
where do I find fictional men?
She opened her Spotify app and picked her playlist named “where do I find men like this?” after plugging her phone through Bluetooth into her black matte Skoda Slavia, which she got solely because of its name as it sounded like a fictional country she would want to live in with her lover. Her routine … Continue reading where do I find fictional men?
Numb
Numb. I have lost the sensation and feeling for every part of my body. It felt like someone had pulled out all the emotions inside me. I was nothing but an empty shell; hurting from within yet unable to sense. It might not make sense. Unlike joy, it is difficult while trying to express your … Continue reading Numb
midnight
Have you ever met people whose stories you hold close to your heart? The ones you meet by chance. The ones with tales that make your heart heavy when you look back at them. The ones who look cheerful whenever you have a conversation with them during the day. The ones who opened up only … Continue reading midnight
The Nervous Cut
I sat in the lobby, nervously fiddling with my fingers. I wanted to pace up and down to calm my nerves, but I did not want to draw any attention. My mind was as if a kid had scribbled on it till it turned black. I have been thinking of this moment for the past … Continue reading The Nervous Cut
Little Things
// your hands fits in mine like it’s made just for mebut bear this in mind, it was meant to be We do not hold hands often as it makes my palms sweaty. But, in the few times that we have had our hands intertwined, it has made me believe in fairy tales. I might … Continue reading Little Things
The other side
When I was ten years old, my parents took me to a new park to ride my bicycle. I had finally learnt how to ride without my training wheels and, this park had a track to ride on. That was when I saw you. My father told me to only look at things on my … Continue reading The other side
Fishing For A Change
The days are getting colder, and it is becoming difficult to get out of bed. But, I drag myself out of bed at 4 AM and get ready for my daily walk. I leave home by 4:15 AM and walk towards the beach road nearby. I prefer to go for a walk in the morning … Continue reading Fishing For A Change
Stage Fright
Yesterday, I was asked to give a speech in front of around 500 students for the first time in my life. To say I wasn’t scared would be an understatement. The first time jitters hit me when I started practising in front of a mirror. The only thought that kept recurring in my annoying little … Continue reading Stage Fright
A Cute Boy
It was 4 PM and I just got up from my afternoon nap. The school was dull today- the teachers gave a lot of homework and, I’m not looking forward to it. I had 4 hours of tuition today, so I can start working on it after I come back only. I didn’t expect school … Continue reading A Cute Boy