While writing the final chapter in his book, He mentioned how to not just live but to lead a beautiful life, No regrets, Nobody to answer to, Nobody to be responsible for, I was amazed when I was finally able to pen down my thoughts for myself, It was different, when I decided to resign,... Continue Reading →
Oasis
"But why do you look so depressed Doc, Everything fine?" Asked his 90th patient on the video call, "I'm a Psychologist and a Therapist, what could possibly go wrong?" The Doctor replied. "But is it that easy for you, to control everything" The patient added Thousands of questions asked, tonnes of answers given, Yet he... Continue Reading →
Gear
My fingers went Numb, this wasn't the first time I was doing this, This shall not be the last time either, Why was it different this time, Why am I feeling that I will never find people staring at me again? Is it a trap? The time was slowing down, second by second, As I... Continue Reading →
Lilah
*This is not a story to be read and forgotten. This is something that has the capability of teaching you some unheard life lessons* I never write posts which put my thoughts directly into the minds of my Readers but sometimes it's better to let people know the truth the way it has to be... Continue Reading →
Sold My Soul
"It's already late dad, we're running 30 minutes late already!" Exclaimed his daughter. "Just a minute honey, I still mess up with my tie, your dad is not so good at the gentleman things" Replied his dad. "Let me do it for you dad" Stated the enthusiastic 8-year-old. "Sure, please do it pie, and also... Continue Reading →
The Girl Who Called Me “Veere”
"I have died every day waiting for you" She told herself while adoring her nameplate fixed on the door, She had worked quite hard to achieve something like that, But was that just an achievement for her? Just another medal in her closet? Or just something that her family would be proud of? Or was... Continue Reading →
A Smile
And the world came to a stop, She looked fine, She was even happy, The widespread smile across his face, She did have beautiful memories, Memories that She kneaded into her beautiful heart, Few knew how She dealt with them, Replaying them every often, She saw herself not giving up on her situation, But things... Continue Reading →
Two Hearts on a Cold Street
A beautiful melancholy, A composition that was brand new, Never heard, Never seen before, A first-hand experience, The way they coupled their hands together, Forming a perfect grip, A grip that would never loosen, The way their eyes met, followed by their souls, It was different, A bit unique, They weren't searching for a destination,... Continue Reading →
How I dumped a Dead Body
And with a thud, I dropped it. My shoulders were tired carrying it for a while, My own body, a body which used to be soulful, Now ceases to exist, I talk to it the whole day, expecting it to wake up from its deep sleep, I visit it every single day, Expecting it to... Continue Reading →
Chasing the Clouds
"Aren't you tired doing something that gives you nothing in return?" This was the question that everyone did ask me when I was started writing short stories and Letters on this blog and wrote a book on psychology and short stories. A weird choice of genres, I know! But what's actually Life, if you don't... Continue Reading →
Oh, Love!
And this was how it was destined to happen, A long journey, Dead headphone battery, A Smartphone which ceases to come out of the pocket, A piece of slow soft music playing in the background, And a cosy place in the remotest corner, A never-ending traffic jams, Everything was perfect, just perfect, What else could... Continue Reading →
The Final Transaction
It was a pleasant evening in Paris, a little drizzle and the pathway lit-up with beautiful street lamps which resonated with the 19th century. Beautiful dim street lights with yellowish blaze lit-up the streets with the smell of beautiful roses. Fresh and alive as the people who resided there. Everyone knew the source of the... Continue Reading →
Dear Diary.
Dear Diary, It's Day-720, I'm stuck here with my dreams in a closed shell. Engulfed in the darkness. I'm penning my words which I can't see and feel anymore. I cannot foresee outcomes anymore like I used to do. No more am I able to fix broken things, let it be hearts or something intangible.... Continue Reading →
Second Chances
It was a car accident and multiple vehicles were involved in the accident, I am not aware of the number of casualties, Sir. Stated the Rescue team. Bodies were in unidentifiable condition, personal belongings were separated, How else could he recognize her? It has been 6 years dad, you have to stop searching for mom.... Continue Reading →
Dear Insecurities.
Dear Insecurities of Mine, I know, you exist to remind me something from the past, I am well aware of how your existence is quite logical and profitable for me, But I'm tired, I'm tired of hearing your name every time I try to do something unique, I'm not scared any more, I don't care... Continue Reading →
You Will Never Sleep Alone
I'm sorry for the time you had to binge-watch all the series alone, When you had to finish all the ice-cream alone without fighting Me, When you didn't have to fight for the Remote, When you no longer had to fight for the right side of the bed, When the time was elapsing at a... Continue Reading →
Factory Grade
They failed to understand his silence, He failed to convey his intentions, It was not all about consoling him that "Everything would be alright", He knew that things would change for his own good, He was different, He worked day and night to achieve his dreams, He had to quit everything, from social life to... Continue Reading →
The Roar
Finding my way through the Jungle, I landed among a herd of people, With black circles around their eyes, Their eye balls constantly glancing through different apps, They were looking for something, Something that they weren’t able to find on their device, Something that would wake them up from their exhausted sleep overnight, Something that... Continue Reading →
Half-White
Running across the hallway of the glass building, He ran towards the elevator, In hope to not miss his Date, Not miss his lunch hour with her, Just when he reached the ground floor, A hand pulled him back into the elevator and the elevator door closed, With anger raging from his within, He gave... Continue Reading →
Dear Social Life of Mine
Dear Social Life of Mine, I know you've ceased to exist, But that's the joy in writing a hypothetical letter to the Hypothetical "Me", We got issues to talk about, We got real issues to discuss, I know, I've been tough on you, Â But time always demanded this from me, I completely blame myself for... Continue Reading →
Club on Fire
He heard people complaining about opportunities, He was used to this, Maybe its not the first time when his team lost the lead, Maybe they should've celebrated their FAILURE, Failures were always under-rated according to him, And people always underestimate them, He understood the call, The call which had been snoozed for a long time,... Continue Reading →
Comparison and Compatibility
The first thing that we experience in this world when we grow up is "Competition". Now, there's something with these three C's, Competition, Comparison and Compatibility. These have few things in common, they are related to one another. One results in the other, rather we can call it a chain reaction that takes place. Competition,... Continue Reading →
Flake – A Success Story
"Do you want me to schedule all the meetings for tomorrow Sir?" His PA asked, "Yes, Please do it" He replied with a smile "Any specific reason Sir? You never postponed your meeting" His PA asked "I just need a break, Ishita" He replied. "Okay Sir, I will get it done" "And don't forget, you... Continue Reading →
Stories that I can’t Explain
"It's a bedtime story dad" She demanded How could he say "No" to his daughter, With a heavy heart, He let his emotions out, Narrated her, his favourite story, Story of his Life, "The way he used to find joy in little things, He did jump various jobs from a freelance writer to a software... Continue Reading →
SAD-Social Anxiety Disorder
He always locked himself up with a group of few people, Didn't let his emotions out, He was always reserved, People would consider him strange and lonely, He was stone-faced, Nothing could really make him cry, He was just way too bad at PDA's (Personal Display of Affection) He developed a corner for himself, He... Continue Reading →
The Fall
It's not always easy to pick yourself up after a fall, The damage cannot be reduced, Neither can it be forgotten, What creates an impact is the "Lesson that we learn from the Fall", Not everyone is gifted with an ability to heal quickly, Not everyone heals at the same pace, It takes time to... Continue Reading →
The Last Passenger
He could see his "youth" in the boy, The boy sat at the corner of the street, nervous and still, The taxi driver could recollect his past, What could he do, Neither can he empathize nor can he console him, The Eerie silence added horror to the boy's almost moist eyes, The driver bought a... Continue Reading →
Adieu
"The time has come, you need to leave to your new destination!" He heard a voice, which was quite familiar to him, He didn't utter a single word, neither did he turn back, He was standing at the same place for hours now, He recollected all the memories he had, His past rolled like a... Continue Reading →
Awestruck
And there she was, The person I was searching for the entire day, Finding her trails, Following her visits, She was a class apart, Bold and Impressive, One who could handle any situation with her wit, She was able to solve the toughest problems with the simplest solutions, She had zero arrogance, And the way... Continue Reading →
When I ask “How’s Everything going?”
I don't want to listen to your "Okay", "Fine", "Good" or "Nice", When I ask you "How's everything going?" I already did a background check on your well-being, Because you're a part of the family now, I don't want to know something that I'm already aware of, Because I care about you, What meaning should... Continue Reading →