Setting 25 : Going Back

From : @lonelycan

"I must do this for my country!" she exclaimed.

"The country which humiliated you for your looks? How can you forget
the headlines? They stripped your medals! Questioned your morals! Why?
Because you look manly? Can that be undone?", her brother argued.

She dismissed him before he could overwhelm her. Nothing could kill
her spirit to do something for her nation. The ace woman runner of the
country was now returning as the coach.

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From : @dbijalAt present, I dream of future similar to my past. A life would come to this world but grow up in a different environment. 

The talks with grandparents always amused me. They said things were simple back then and I thought they are simpler today. However, when I have nephew and nieces today, I talk like my grandparents.

Thoughts are like swing. They take you forward and make you go back in time.


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From @Shraddha_G

There was laughter, strumming guitars, songs overall through the return journey from Pune.

Our rock band had finally nailed the prestigious MTV Rock contest.

Poppp..!!!  came the gushing Champagne to celebrate our Euphoria.

After a sharp turn , the caravan rocked near the edge of the hilly road.  

I & my drummer evacuated the caravan steadily & we were moving out.

“Shaunnn.. Help…”

I went back to save him & the caravan went crashing down.  

Setting 24 : A Chosen Confrontation

From : @crazyandhow

The photographs burned today. The digitals deleted forever. The gifts
and memories were being thrown out with the garbage that had rotted
for days now. The last 3 years spent in self disdain of his lost love.
Happiness had no meaning for him anymore. Once, illustrious career
looked below average. Seeing her kiss another man made him realize he
is nothing more than a stupid dumbfuck.  Avi smiled and started
putting HIS LIFE together.

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From : Mohit Chopra

He wasn’t late, he gently opened the door and stepped in, carrying a bouquet of roses. He thought I was asleep and felt he had succeeded in slipping in quietly. He moved towards me and I shouted,

“Who were you with? Who gave you these roses?”

He was stunned and speechless, “These are for you” he murmured

“I know baby, but sex is so good after a fight!” and planted my lips on his.

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From : @lonelycan

You think you can confess to me and get away with it? Do I look like
a fool to you?", World's favorite daddy did not seem to like his
daughter's confession, not one bit. Neena kicked hard and wailed from
the other side of the door. "She does not get out of the room", he
announced. Neena realized her friends were right. She should have
never discussed about her love to her parents.

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From :  @dbijal

We all have our talks, gossips, secrets, crushes, feelings and relationships. What is a bit amiss is openness. Its easy to talk about someone when they aren't around.

How different would it be to confront others. Even better, confront oneself for a change. Fears, strength, hatred or love. Time to walk down a road less taken.

One doubt as I progress is whether such confrontation will help me steer clear in way forward.

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From : Shraddha Ghatge

Life choses to confront you when you play with it,

Wrong deeds confront you with its consequences,

A question in life confronts you for an answer when you are running away from it,

Facing a confrontation is what my deceased wife taught me…

I woke up with a start when I heard her call me…

I saw her white shadow on her favourite chair…

“Tell me John why did you kill me..?”

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From : Samiksha Adukia

Hector was hurt, humiliated and heartbroken.

Hector sought answers from Venus.

He drove to Venus’s apartment amid heavy rains.

What awaited him there was going to throw his world apart.

He rang the bell and the door opened after FIVE minutes.

Venus Panicked. Hector Surprised.

Venus was with her ex-boyfriend.

Hector stood still and then left without saying a word.  

Hector paralyzed. Still stuck in that moment.

But even the Sun sets in hell.

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From : Kartik Iyer

9year old Rahil, home after school,

Frightened that mamma will lose her cool,

His head down, as she opened the door,

He was silent without any roar.

Something’s wrong, she wondered,

Keeping his head on her lap, he praised,

‘House looks nice and the food smells great’…

Continously thinking, ‘should I say or should I wait’.

Smiling, ‘u lost the umbrella, right son?’

‘Sorry maa’

She softly touched his head and said ‘Lets have lunch’

Setting 13 - 'Around the corner'

From @lonelycan:
"Oh granny, stop worrying! I'm just going to Mars!", he said.
"Thats what I'm worried about dear!", She sighed. She couldn't stop
herself from wandering into memories where her grandfather narrated
what it was like to be the first man to the moon.
And here she was, amidst technology which took man to distant galaxies
and brought him back safely - everyday.
Man's long unaccomplished dream was now fulfilled. Mars was truly just
around the corner!

From @SnehaMehra:

“Useless!” thundered his father’s words in his ears. He remembered how he had left home that day with only his guitar and a backpack. In a flash he saw everything- his struggle, the agony of being away, the sleepless nights, the hardworking days, the audition, the father-son reconciliation and today the big show. He had shown that he had a dream and the capability of living it. Success, my dear, was just around the corner!

From @crazyandhow:

She loves me, just doesn't know yet. She is like this innocent child who takes her time. Sigh, what a fabulous love we share. Just her fucking family have an issue with me. Cops are no match to me, they shouldn't have been involved in the first place. I don't speak on the phone but she knows it me, her anger is because I am taking her away. I will soon. I always check what she's upto, I am always looking. I am always.....
From @VishalVagabond:

Rajesh looked back at his new name plate on the desk. CEO designation hadn't given him the euphoria he once thought. Success had a steep price to pay. He behaved too tough to cry, but its been the cliched for him - You might be at the top, but you will end up lonely there. Everything seems so behind him now; far away. Family, friends, love. None are around the corner anymore. They moved on.