Lost Dreams

Wendy loved to read. She remembered the moment she fell in love with words after Enid Blyton’s. That was her very first book. It got her hooked to fiction, big time. There was so much that Wendy wanted to read. As a kid, Wendy kept asking her parents for more and more books even after … More Lost Dreams

Trapped in a bubble

We were taught since young, boys don’t play with barbies, and girls don’t go about with cars.   Study with all your might, our parents repeated, as that was the only path we could afford to go.   A successful university degree, a five digit income, because money could buy you everything.   Now my … More Trapped in a bubble

Prison

The girl looked up. All she could see was the dim lights, and the blank ceiling. As she settled in with the soft snoring of those around her, she felt her mind wander.  The countless sleepless nights had already taken a toll on her. She couldn’t function at work and she was constantly tired. Yet … More Prison

Hollow

People,  are sometimes as hollow as straws. One thing I can never understand,  is how they come up with conversations in such perfunctory manners. It is as if one’s outer appearances or small actions are really that interesting. Or even worth hours of talk. When people talk about more thought inducing, intriguing things such as … More Hollow

Purpose

“The existence of an individual human being or animal” is the definition of Life. However, on further thinking, what is the purpose of existence? Humans exist. We eat, drink and work in order to sustain our lifespan. But why are we trying so hard to live? What is our purpose in the world? The minute-hand … More Purpose