Delhi is the first city that gave me a feeling of responsibility that comes along with freedom. I had spent three years at the Presidency College Girls hostel in Kolkata during my graduation. But, in 2002, when I moved out to Delhi for my first post-graduation, it was also for the first time that I realized the state of being very far away from home. During my two-years stay there, I made some wonderful friends and was exposed to multiple cultures, languages, cuisines, and festivals.
After moving out to Bangalore in 2004, I never had a chance to return back here. Two months back, my husband had an opportunity to visit the city for his official work. Knowing my attachment to Delhi, he booked tickets for both the toddler and me. When we checked into the Taj hotel property, little did I expect the room to become a personal favorite! It wasn’t just the huge glass window pane that provided a gorgeous view of the Delhi sky but also the corner of the room dedicated as a working space that stole my heart. In the game of peek-a-boo between light and darkness, I sat down to write my second detective thriller.
(199 words)
This is the ninth post (nonfiction) written as part of the #MyfriendAlexa campaign on the theme ‘Shades of Perception’. You can read the seventh flash fiction around this picture prompt here and the eighth one here. For the first six posts, you can click here.
This post is part of the Tuesday Photo Challenge on the theme ‘Light and Dark’ this week.
Linking up with Wordless Wednesday created by Esha and Natasha.
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Beautiful range of tones and shades in this photo. I particularly enjoy the straightforward light that comes across the scene, as it is both muted and soft!
Great shot!
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Coming from you, this really means a lot. Thank you so much.
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Look forward to reading.
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Thank you for the support
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A writing corner with a view. I guess all of us get attached to places where we spend a long time.
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Very true. I wanted to stay on only to write in that space.
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Great! 🙂
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Sonia’s writing retreat! Wishing you all the best for your detective thriller. Look froward to reading it soon.
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Thank you so much for reading and the constant support.
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Wow writing space is beautiful and your writing has made it come alive – lovely pic too Sonia!
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Thank you so much for the kind words
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The picture looks like a writer’s paradise!!
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Indeed it does. I didn’t want to leave.
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You certainly get a feel for Delhi from your post – I must confess, I’ve never been there but it’s nice to see it through your eyes.
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This makes me so happy. Thank you for reading.
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All the best for your book. Delhi is a nice city to visit – been there several times many years ago. Must’ve changed a lot now.
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Oh yes, it has changed quite a lot. But I found it a lot more greener this time. Thank you for the warm wishes
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what an interesting way you’ve tied up your photo prompt with your narrative. I’m looking forward to your next book!
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Thank you so much for the kind words and warm wishes
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Wow, gorgeous view and an all-to-me place for writing. So, the second book work ahs already started. Great.
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I did write a few words. And now this Alexa has made all work come to a stand still. Hopefully next month I will commence.
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Ah so you can keep checking into this hotel till you’re done with your book! 😉
Good luck, Sonia.
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I wish I could do that. Thank you for the kind wishes.
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I’ve realised it is important to sometimes get away from one’ s usual writing spot and go write some where else. I do that as often as I can. As ideas come traipsing galore. That looks like a cosy nook. Hope you find loads of those.
Thanks for the #WW link up Sonia. We are so glad to have you join us with these interesting stories each week. Just a small request, would it be alright to post slightly bigger pictures? Would help us see them better. 🙂
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Thank you for reading Natasha. This month I have been weaving flash fiction against these images and linking the third post for each of these series for WW with the background story of this picture. Hence the need for keeping it small but next month onwards, it will be an exclusive picture post. So I will ensure to keep it larger. Hope you can excuse me one last time this week.
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Oh Sonia, nothing to be sorry about at all, please. 😊 That was just a little feedback for you not just regard to #WordlessWednesday, but otherwise too, as larger images convey better emotions, so I feel.
Even in my flash fiction pieces I stick to larger images, but then that ofcourse is a personal choice.
I do understand your thoughts too about the same. Whatever works best for you do go with that.
Either ways you know we enjoy your stories. 😊
Thank you so much for joining us with your interesting snippets. We eagerly wait your posts. 🤗💓
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I’ve taken your advice and incorporated a larger image this time while linking up with #WordlessWednesday. Pls let me know if you think this is better.
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Aah! Second thriller novel. Can’t wait for it to be completed. All the best dear. I am hoping that this is a sequel to the first one and I will get to read more of Raya Ray. I am so in love with the name Raya ever since I read your first novel. All the best!
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