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 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…
“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
For day-six, the challenge was to write to a ‘dream reader’ and to bring in a new element of writing that hasn’t been tried before. I am writing a poem addressed to a large section of my country’s people who cannot break away from dated customs and beliefs, even if they want to. People who spend their entire lives … More Zero to Hero day 6 Challenge: Is your life really yours?
Nida Khan Writes 