Catch the previous parts here. 5 Joe felt the cool breeze on his face as he waited for the elevator to take him downstairs. The view from the common area was breathtaking; the building he was in towered most of the others in the area. He could see the bay, with ships lined up against … Continue reading »
Many thanks to everyone who participated. As promised, here’s part five. I’d like to take advantage of this week’s writing challenge to solicit ideas on the next installment of my series “Beyond the ordinary“. This is something I started with a view to string together pieces of fiction that would keep my readers gripped. I’ve … Continue reading »
I feel a heavy throbbing in my head that gets unbearable by the second. I open my eyes, but everything appears to be pitch black in what looks like a tiny room. I seem to be surrounded by walls on all sides. I try to stand up, pull open the curtains right above my bed … Continue reading »
Catch the previous parts here. 4 Detective Derek Shabannah was having a bad day. He was late for his ten o clock appointment with his therapist. Dr. Obermeyer was strict about his time; he knew his session today would be cut short. He walked into the lobby and checked in with the receptionist. She pressed … Continue reading »
Catch the previous parts here. 3 The soft touch of the pillow felt nice on his cheek. Joe was comfortable now, in the sanctity of his own home. Casey drove him home and helped him get into bed. She promised him that she would come back and check up on him after work, and insisted … Continue reading »
It’s been an hour. My coffee’s gone cold. That iced tea you ordered has made a pool of water where it languished for so long. The tables around us hosted a bunch of people who came and departed. But we’re still here. I don’t recall how the past hour went. Feels like it just zipped … Continue reading »
Catch the previous parts here. 2 The building site overlooked the cafe; right across the street forming a giant skeleton made up of steel, bricks and concrete. They had completed the framework for the first ten stories; another twenty-five were to be built till the year-end. The construction had started about six months back and … Continue reading »
I tapped my watch to make sure it was working all right. It was six fifty-nine at what felt like almost an hour ago, but it now showed seven. Time could not be going any slower, I thought, checking all the arrangements once more. I was nervous; I had only one chance to do what … Continue reading »
1 The loud wail of a police siren pulled Joe Russo out of his shocked state. The square was now bustling with activity, with ambulances and emergency teams lining up by the second. He stared at the scene in utter bewilderment; he refused to believe the events that unfolded in the past five minutes. His … Continue reading »
Old man Johnson opened his eyes and studied his surroundings. It was pitch dark for the most of it, barring only a small source of illumination in the far corner of the room. The ceiling fan droned on, making the same monotonous sound it made for years. He looked at the source of light, and … Continue reading »
She opened the window a little. The cool breeze felt nice, toying with her grey hair. It had drizzled a while back, and the sun had now come out splashing a rainbow across the sky. She loved the smell of the first rain, it was intoxicating. The doorbell rang. She groaned, feeling the strain in … Continue reading »
For those who missed the previous parts, catch them here. Part three He sipped his drink slowly. He loved the sweet taste of bourbon, savoring each and every drop on his tongue. He could feel the warmth as the liquid made its way down his throat. It made him feel good; made him feel at … Continue reading »
For those who missed Part one, catch it here. Part two Jane Darwin wasn’t afraid of the dark. But she wasn’t comfortable today. Something wasn’t right. She’d grown up in a family with two other boys; in their family there was never room for fear. As a child she was intelligent; she had a deep … Continue reading »
The clock struck eight. As usual, I was running late for work. Running late was an understatement; I had just woken up. I let out my fiercest, most vicious yawn, bellowing away like a hungry lion. Oh how I hated Mondays! I showered, dressed, and stuffed my mouth with some toast; all within a span … Continue reading »
There is a chill in the air, quite unlikely for the summer. Surely the gods must be watching, waiting in anticipation with bated breath. The moon shines brightly above, bathing the arena with its milky light. The crowds have gathered in the thousands. The atmosphere is subdued, sorrowful, gloomy. She is present in the arena, … Continue reading »
With my attempt, I’m trying to capture the personal touch paperback books bring to life. I looked at her from the corner of my eye. We were at the library. She looked like a first-timer, for I had never seen her around. She was sitting alone, quite engrossed in one of her books. I couldn’t … Continue reading »
Part one The vial had been missing for three days now. No one else knew it existed; no one would miss it. Dr. Goodman sat at his desk at home, grasping the tiny vial in his hands. He was in possession of the Flangiprop. He felt powerful feeling the touch of cold glass in his … Continue reading »
Every picture has a story worth telling. A picture is worth a thousand words they say, but in this particular case, it really holds true. Look closely… It’s strange how some people meet. Even stranger how some people fall in love. But love can take anyone off guard; it doesn’t really need a reason. Meet … Continue reading »
He stood there on the balcony. The evening air had a nip to it. The moon shone brightly above, the stars twinkling in agreement. He’d waited for this evening for a long, long time, and he wanted it to be perfect. He had taken his time getting dressed in his favorite black tux. To polish … Continue reading »
He felt a quiet chill. It was nearly dawn. He realized he had just awoken on a hard, wooden bench at what looked like the hospital. He rubbed his eyes, glanced around. There was a slow buzz around the corridor, probably another dull night for the staff. He could see a handful of staff hanging … Continue reading »
