Riju stood up perturbed by his daughter’s exuberant voice from the next room.
“She is crazy. She declares herself as the winner of tic tac toe despite playing alone.” Lavina sounded annoyed.
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“Keep your thoughts in check woman. ” Riju spoke angrily.
“And if I don’t, I am sure you will murder me just like you killed her mother.”
Riju walked away. He had started an extramarital affair with his wife Ravina’s sister Lavina two years ago. Once Ravina had got a whiff of this during the Diwali last year, he had to get her out of his way. A freak car accident was the perfect cover-up for his planned murder.
As he peeped inside his daughter’s room, he saw Tia speaking to the chair in front of her. It almost looked like Ravina sitting there talking to Tia. He felt a shiver run down his spine. If only he could see through Tia’s eyes, he would have known that Tia was indeed speaking to the spirit of her deceased mother.
Who am I?
An erstwhile banker turned blogger/writer/author.
Any qualifications?
A Post-Graduate degree in Chemistry followed by a second Post-Graduate Diploma in Management. I completed a one-year MFA in creative writing course from the Writer's Village University, U.S. in Dec 2020. Though I must admit that I am still trying to figure out how and when I can connect all these dots.
Have I done any real work?
If two years in market research, six years in banking as a branch head, three-plus years of blogging, writing, and publishing a book can be considered as real work, then yes!
Where do I live?
After spending life like a nomad for sixteen years in Delhi, Bangalore & Mysore, I am back to where it all started from - Kolkata.
My favorite things -
Books, coffee, travel, food, and my five-year-old son.
What is this blog about?
Through Sonia's musings, I intend to explore writing in various genres, create social awareness, spread laughter, and give words to emotions.
Anything for readers?
You can check out my book 'Deal of Death' on Amazon Kindle. If you like fast-paced thrillers, this Detective fiction introducing the woman sleuth, Raya Ray could turn out to be your perfect weekend read.
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Oh! wow.
Loved it.
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Thank you
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That was chilling Sonia! Gripping take on prompt.
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Thank you Anagha.
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Eerie
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True. Thanks for reading.
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Brilliant take on the prompt Sonia. Loved it.
https://natashamusing.com/2018/07/in-love-with-the-canopy-of-red-thursday-tree-love-42/
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Thank you dear Natasha
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Chilling story but great ending! She could see and talk to her deceased mother. Great story!
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Thank you Priceless Joy for reading. I’m glad that your initiate of FFfAW is bringing out the creative spark in me
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That is wonderful Sonia!
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Super though sad.
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Thank you for reading.
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This was scary.I felt sad for Tia though.
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Thank you for reading Amrita.
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Short and Scary… Nice one 👍 Sonia
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Thank you for reading
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Exactly the kind of story that would make a great youtube short movie! We need to find a director and actors 🙂
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When such an appreciation comes from a writer of your caliber, I feel I’m doing something correct in writing flash fiction. Thank you.
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Nice plot and great narration.
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Thank you for the photo. Glad to bring out the creative streak in me through it.
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Welcome. 🙂
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This makes me want to know more, always a good thing.
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Thank you. This makes me feel happy
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Now that is a thriller!!
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Thank you
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