Short Stories - Verses and Hues

03 Jul

She decided to move on…

Shaina was startled by the music of alarm on her phone. It was already nine o’clock and time for her after-meal-medicine. She hurriedly shut down her laptop and booked the cab. She had been so engrossed in work all...

#fiction, #inspiring, #shortstory, #story, #womenstory

26 Mar

Is being a woman detrimental for my promotion?

Nisha looked at the watch as she flipped through the papers while her fingers danced on the keyboard as fast as they could. “Hey Nisha, Hitesh wants to see you,” informed Mitali. “Oh! Ok,” exclaimed Nisha...

#career, #EachForEqual, #equality, #genderequality, #inspirational, #inspiring, #IWD2020, #shortstory, #women, #womenempowerment

10 Mar

I wish you had a better husband, Mom

Milk on one burner; egg boiling on the other, bread slices in the toaster and tap running over vegetables. Latika was running from one corner of the kitchen to the other. Just then the doorbell rang. She ran...

#EachForEqual, #equality, #genderdiscrimination, #InternationalWomensDay, #IWD2020, #life, #shortstories, #stories

06 Mar

Gender equality at home!

Sarthak was playing on his play station when I returned from office. “Hi mom!” he shouted without taking his eyes off the sinful gadget. “Hi son! How was your day?” I asked, as I advanced to plant a kiss...

#discrimination, #EachForEqual, #genderequality, #inspiring, #shortstory, #Socialissues, #stories, #womenrights

04 Feb

Daybreak

The morning sky was more picturesque than my imagination. Gleaming with amber and ochre that was painted by the rays of the Sun, the sky appeared divine. It probably spelled the blessings of the Almighty for me, especially today....

#dawn, #daybreak, #faith, #hope, #life, #nature, #recovery, #shortstory, #story, #writephoto

24 Jan

Shsh…It’s our secret

This story is in response to the photo prompt given by Sue Vincent. It’s been ten days; I think. I am now longing for the comfort of my room, for the scrumptious meal cooked by mom, and more...

#cave, #childabuse, #childsecret, #crime, #CSA, #csastory, #photoprompt, #sexualabuse, #shortstory, #story, #tale

24 Nov

Twittering Tale: Symphony

Kat hosts Twittering Tales every Tuesday. The challenge is to write a tale in less than 280 characters, based on the image provided by her. Here’s my take on it: Miriam had been playing the piano since her...

#death, #eulogy, #facts, #keys, #life, #love, #music, #piano, #romance, #shortstory, #story, #symphony, #truth, #twittering tale

24 Oct

Can we stop judging a woman’s morality?

I witnessed a very unpleasant episode yesterday where I saw a very resilient and independent woman in a pool of tears. It was the most unexpected reaction from a woman of her ability and character that left me...

#accountability, #Courage, #humanity, #intriguing, #judge, #life, #life’s lessons, #love, #morality, #motivation, #questions, #responsibility, #rights, #romance, #society, #story, #woman, #woman empowerment, #women, #writing

10 Oct

Twittering Tales # 53

Kat Myrman is hosting the Twittering Tales Challenge where she provides us a photo prompt. The challenge is to tell a story based on that prompt in 140 characters or less. Below is the picture for this week and my take on it...

#eerie, #forest, #nature, #shortstory, #story, #tale, #treehouse, #trees, #twittering tale, #walk, #woods

04 Oct

Twittering Tales#52

Kat Myrman is hosting the Twittering Tales Challenge where she provides us a photo prompt. The challenge is to tell a story based on that prompt in 140 characters or less. Here’s my take on it : I despised...

#belief, #challenge, #clown, #conceal, #contest, #gunshot, #hidden, #horror, #identity, #obscure, #shooting, #shortstory, #story, #tale, #terror, #terrorism, #twittering tale

Archive for Category: Short Stories