The simple truths

Every other year, it seems like the world will end and then, it doesn’t. It sometimes gets difficult for sunlight to pierce through this widespread, inner darkness. Negativity breeds faster than rabbits. Amid this bleak invasion, we occasionally blow it all out of proportion. The good, the bad and the exaggerated all gets muddled up … More The simple truths

Are you for real?

Ever heard of the Russian nesting doll , Matryoshka? They are fascinating dolls placed one inside the other in decreased sizes. Almost like us fancy creatures don’t you think (not as dolled up of course). We have so many faces that are hiding behind one another. These are images that we sketch for, and according to, the people around … More Are you for real?

Good, honest writing…

Good, honest writing is like ripping open your heart and sewing it back up; one raw emotion, one meaningful word at a time. Like shedding your old skin for something newer and more refined. Like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly; over and over again. *Nida S.* * Today’s assignment on zerotohero challenge: build your storyteller’s … More Good, honest writing…

Short Story: Layla’s Magic Powder

  “Don’t disrespect my taste buds with this!”, the eighty-five year old Layla shoved her blue rimmed dinner plate. The mole on the right corner of her lips danced as she grimaced at her customised menu. Layla’s personal cook/maid cooked for her. He previously worked at a prison and never relinquished the chance to squeeze in an anecdote or two. Layla … More Short Story: Layla’s Magic Powder