Fiction Pies

Hello, Can you hear me?

Posted on October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 by Deepa

Road Rage I watch him through the two layers of window, one of mine, one of his. He must have felt my stare burning into his skin, I watch him

P for Poland – Let the feast begin!

Posted on September 12, 2021September 12, 2021 by Deepa

As the train departs from Berlin towards Warszawa, Poland, I watch him rub his hands in glee, his eyes sparkling with infectious enthusiasm. “What’s so special today in Poland, Sri?”

Silly Little Things

Posted on July 14, 2021August 22, 2021 by Deepa

‘It’s going to be such a drag, I don’t understand your enthusiasm,’ comes the response, as we park. ‘Absolutely not. It’s going to be brilliant. Look at their IQs’ I

2021: Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: Z

Posted on April 30, 2021August 9, 2021 by Deepa

Pic Credit: CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) “Zombies? You mean for real?” “Yes D, a zombie apocalypse. It’s gonna happen.” “Been watching too many movies?” She flips me

2021: Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: Y

Posted on April 30, 2021August 9, 2021 by Deepa

You and I, we walked around the sacred fire. Vowed to be together. Until death did us part. Now you’re gone forever. And here I am, all alone. Your

2021: Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: X

Posted on April 29, 2021July 31, 2021 by Deepa

Pic Credit: carscoops “XJB 029, ran the plate. Nothing suspicious, not stolen,” says Trellis, shutting the laptop. “Hmm, something’s not right,” I counter. I watch the SUV – a

2021: Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: W

Posted on April 29, 2021July 31, 2021 by Deepa

Pic Credit: abc7news “Why was I not informed of this earlier?” He roars, his voice resounding across the station. Captain Matthews is furious. Not a single officer dares to respond.

2021: Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: V

Posted on April 27, 2021July 31, 2021 by Deepa

Pic Credit: Times of India “Verification ID?” She repeats my question, wearing a blank expression. “Quickly, madam. Look at the queue,” I retort. With 13 lakh individuals, this Kumbh

2021: Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: U

Posted on April 26, 2021July 31, 2021 by Deepa

Pic Credit: Times of India Umadev Shankar, the politician, steps forward as the white oxygen tanker winds to a stop at the barricades. He garlands the driver Ramnath, praising

2021: Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: T

Posted on April 23, 2021July 31, 2021 by Deepa

The road lining the seashore lays empty, its grey asphalt stretching infinitely into the distance. A lone wayward vehicle appears from time to time and disappears leaving behind a