In response to Bulbul’s 20 word story, I have written two tales…one happy and another sad.
Hectic lifestyle had taken a toll on Sachi’s life. Quarantine introduced her to her unknown self, which lay buried deep.
Tested positive and in quarantine, he could not attend his mother’s funeral. The feeling of absolute helplessness numbed his heart.
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I really appreciate your efforts in writing this.
The first one where one is finding themselves and the other one full of despair and helplessness.
Wonderful Radhika!
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Thank you Rashmi. Quarantine has been a rollercoaster emotional ride for people. For some good for others not so.
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Both tales are amazing! 😍 Two opposite emotional spectrums, well expressed.
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Thank you Priya!
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Poignant.
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Thanks Soiba!
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Exactly two sides. Wonderful read. Love it.
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Glad to hear that Kritika. Thanks much 😊
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Welcome 🙂
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Love your take, Radhika!
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Thank you Rishika 💕
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While one is finding themselves, the other is losing themselves in grief. Indeed two sides of the same coin! Well written, Radhika!
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Thanks a lot Shruthi. Yeah, this period has been very tough for many.
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I loved both of them. So short and yet very touching stories.
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Thanks a bunch Shweta ♥️
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🙂
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Two stories wonderfully telling out the two opposite emotions.. nice takes R
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Thank you HS ❣️
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Loved the takes on the prompt!
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Many thanks!
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Anytime!
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Truly two sides of the coin
Great take on the prompt!!
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Thank you Era 🙂
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This really stands out to me: “introduced her to her unknown self, which lay buried deep.” There’s always more we can learn about ourselves, it seems. You always bring the power with such few words. I guess I say that a lot, but it’s really really true.
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Thanks for your constant support and encouragement Benjamin. Appreciate it 🙏.
The frenzied pace at which life zooms by, leaves us very little time for anything else apart from work. The only positive of this quarantine has been getting some time on hand to bring to fore our dormant interests.
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Welcome. You’re so write. Life is mostly work and sleep so you can work again. It’s nice to find the time for interests and friends and family. Stay safe!
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Wonderful Radhika!!!
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Paulo 🙏😊
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True Radhika, while some of us got tough during testing times, some events could be heartbreaking..
Well expressed, Radhika 👍
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Yes! Thanks Deepika!
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Excellent take on the cue, Radhika!!
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Thank you Indira
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Nice post…
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Thank you Kamal!
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Nice one.
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Thanks!
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Welcome.
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Both tales well told, Ma’am. The second one is exceptionally sad but hearing such incidents, off late. 🙂
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Yes, its very unfortunate to be in that position. Thanks Aishwarya!
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You are welcome, Ma’am. 🙂
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Heartbreaking words on Quarantine, Radhika and so many loved ones are facing this problem.
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Yes, these are tough times!
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Yes completely true
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Second one is the current situation in the world, not seeing their loved ones face for the last time is such a pain. well done ✨✍️
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Yes Simon. It’s absolutely heartbreaking.
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Radhika, Masterfully written. The two could not be at more opposite ends of the spectrum! Stay safe and be happy! Cheryl
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Thanks a bunch Cheryl. Have a lovely day 💖
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Wow! Two incredible tales on extreme sides of the spectrum, written beautifully. Superb take on the prompt, Radhika! Happy to have you on board. Cheers 🙂
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Thanks a lot dear 💗
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Wonderful piece, apt for recent times.
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Thank you Rupali
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Amazing 😍
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Thanks Astha!
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Both tales are amazing Radhika ♥️😇.
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Thank you Anjali!
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Lovely depiction of both sides, Radhika.
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Gratitude Jude!
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Two sides of the same quarantine 👍
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Yes, one brings out the happiness while the other sheer grief and helplessness.Thanks Pallavi.
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wonderfully expressed both sides
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Thank you Dinbandhu
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Welcome Radhika
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You told both sides of this pandemic. You are awesome in reflecting the reality.
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Thanks a lot Meenakshi!
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oh but I want to live in a bubble.. wait, I guess I already do… kind of. Sadly penned and true metaphor
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Thank you Cindy!
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Yes, of course!
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oh, the last one breaks my heart…
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Yes, it is very sad.
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I love how you captured both the sides! Excellent writing. Love it. 💕
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delighted to hear that Rishika. Thanks so much!
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Both the tales are amazing!
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Glad you think so. Thanks
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Beautifully expressed both sides of the coin
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Excellent take Radhika. I believe we all can relate with both the tales in the present scenario.
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Thank you Deeksha!
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That was too good it makes me feel good ( for quarantine 1 story)
It was heartbreaking story ( for 2 story)
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This COVID situation has given mush needed free time to most of the busy individuals.
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