Stream of Consciousness
Do You Know Love?
Enjoying brunch at their favorite café, Sensi and Kora’s eyes aimed at Clara in silence as they enjoyed their meal of French toast, bacon, and eggs while sipping mocha. After completing their meal and waiting for the waitress to bring their check, silence still held on to the moment.
By Annelise Lords about a year ago in Fiction
The Vastness of the Sky. Top Story - November 2024.
My tortured bones long for fire, yearn for the consummation of smoke and ash scattered by the wind to a beckoning end. Once upon a time I was a massive, ancient tree but you broke me down and made a house of me.
By C. Rommial Butlerabout a year ago in Fiction
Swirling vortex of Bombay monsoon
In the swirling vortex of Mumbai's monsoon season, Nicholas "Nick" D'Souza's world contracted to a single, rain-soaked street. The once-thriving financial district of Nariman Point now seemed a barren landscape, devoid of promise. Nick's coveted job offer from a prestigious investment firm had vanished, a casualty of the imploding economy.
By Tales by J.J.about a year ago in Fiction
Power of navigation
As she stepped off the train and onto the bustling streets of New York City, 25-year-old Sophia Patel felt invincible. Her freshly minted MBA from Columbia University gleamed on her resume, and a coveted job offer from a top financial firm awaited her. The world was hers for the taking.
By Tales by J.J.about a year ago in Fiction
The Unseen Thread
The sun had barely risen over the small town of Oakdale, Illinois, when the devastating call came. Twenty-two-year-old Amir's world crumbled as he listened to the panicked voice on the other end. His father, a devoted husband and loving parent, had been killed in a tragic accident at the local steel mill.
By Tales by J.J.about a year ago in Fiction
A Mother's Gift of Life
Rukmini's days blended together in a haze of exhaustion. Weighing 90 kilograms, her 5'4" frame struggled to keep up with the demands of her 9-to-5 job and caring for her 25-year-old son, Rohan. His chronic kidney disease had progressed, and the doctor's words echoed in her mind: "Rukmini, Rohan needs a kidney transplant. And you're the best match."
By Tales by J.J.about a year ago in Fiction
The Whispering Attic
Lily had always been curious about her great-grandmother’s old house. The family only visited once every few years, but each time they did, her attention drifted to the small, locked attic door at the end of the hallway. It had a rusty keyhole that no one seemed to have a key for, and Lily’s grandmother always warned her not to worry about what was up there. But curiosity gnawed at her.
By Parth Bharatvanshiabout a year ago in Fiction
The Family - Page by Page
As I sat beside my father's hospital bed, holding his frail hand, I couldn't help but think about the countless mornings we spent together, poring over the daily newspaper. Those moments, once taken for granted, now seemed precious. His eyes, once bright with curiosity, had grown weary, but his spirit remained unbroken. I realized that the traditions he instilled in me were not just habits, but a legacy.
By Tales by J.J.about a year ago in Fiction
Touch
To feel the touch of silk on your fingers, and the beautiful feel of a purring cat's fur. The delicacy of a butterfly's wings to make you feel you are in a faerie realm. The touch from the fingertips of someone who loves you, that you return and feel the electricity flow through the both of you that you do not want to stop. The feel of linen clothes on a summer day, and the sheets on your bed on a morning when you don't have to get up for work. The fur of a pet that comes to show their love and be close to you. The touch of a beautiful flower petal, releasing the aroma and scent that raises your spirit, with the natural perfume. Think of every beautiful touch in your life, and let them all touch your soul.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Fiction
