Short stories based on prompt. Usually 150 – 175 words
“Arena de Verona?”, she checked screen with suspicion. “Indeed”, he replied with somber calm. “But that’s an old monument dating back to 30AD”, she prodded him to speak. Known as the man of few words, he presented her two tickets. Glancing at them, she read out, “Arena Opera Festival 2018, Read more…
“Good news”, declared Chips, flashing snaps. Bits, grew curious. Chips spread them on the table. “Life-Finder circling Earth has beamed these”, he continued. “19.0760° N, 72.8777° E, India. Ice has receded considerably”, observed Bits pointing to plane wreckage snap. “There is no green shoot in sight, though.” “Navy plane. 2500 Read more…
Abrianna waited patiently outside the sonologists cabin for her turn. It was the last trimester of pregnancy. She was escorted by Purva and Partho. When her eyes met Purva’s, a wave of uneasiness lashed the shores of her heart. To ward it off, she glanced outside. An interchange was under Read more…
The doorbell rang. “Surprise”, greeted a beaming voice, flashing a gift-wrapped box before her. Thrusting it in her hands and without waiting for permission, he walked in. She followed him without realising so. “You wont mind wearing my choice, right?”, he questioned. A swarm of dreary thoughts erupted in her Read more…
Queen Harshita looked at the fort once again. It was the best sea facing fort ever built, she thought. It had won accolades for being invincible. It had the formidable mountain to watch it’s back and vantage opening towards the gulf. Naval ships were well appointed at the strategic points. Read more…