I am participating in the 6th Write Tribe Festival of Words. I hope to blog for seven days in a row. The theme for Day 6 is “Feature a Guest.” Today, I welcome one of my close friends, fellow writer and Manchester United fan Sreedeep Chennamangalam to my little space in Blogsville. He writes a drabble that he has chosen to title “Conscience”.
Conscience – A 100 Word Fiction
“No, Rose. You are not allowed to participate in the contest,” Rose’s father was adamant.
Devastated and in a fleeting moment of anger, she packed her bags and left home. Her mother cried.
That monsoon, Rose lost her mother.
A missed call on her phone diverted Rose’s attention. Father.
She immediately called back.
“Dear, is that contest still open?”
“Yes, Dad.”
“You should participate. I was afraid I would lose you if you became successful. Your mother always wanted you to do well.”
Rose was happy and sad. She quickly packed her bags to return home to her remorseful father.
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Vinay Leo R.
Poetry & writing are to me, a breath of fresh air in a life that is sometimes covered by the smoke of sorrow or self doubt. They also become the sweets I share to celebrate when life offers me a reason to. But most of all, they are to me, my life. For each word I write is a piece of my heart, a thought that just had to find its way into the world.
Whose conscience is heavier here? The father or the daughter. Can’t really say.
Nice to see you here @Sreedeep 🙂
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Yeah, even I wasn’t sure whose conscience was heavier. Thank you, Bhavya!
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Too little, too late. Hope Rose is successful.
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I hope she turns out to be successful. Thank you, Lata!
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… back to an empty house without her mother. Sometime it’s too late for retakes.
Nice to read you here Sreedeep 🙂
Sometimes it’s very late. But better late than never. She doesn’t have her mom around, but her father will now be a constant source of support. Thank you, Sheethal!
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Lovely story. Happy to read Sree on your blog, V !!!
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Glad you liked it Vasantha. Thank you!
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Hope Rose gets successful & she feels less sad.
Definitely, Zainab! Thank you!
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Beautifully written! There is no way that one can get passed time back but its always a good idea to cherish the future ahead!
Yes, the future is something to look forward to for Rose. Thank you for your kind words, Keerthi!
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I am wondering which conscience is heavier here? The daughter because hse wanted something and left home and now her mom is dead? is that her fault – does she think that?
Or the father who forbade the daughter, pushing her to rebellion? Is he guilty or is he scared of being alone?
Interesting story. – well played out emotions, leaving the readers with loads to ponder over.
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It’s debatable whose conscience is heavier here. Thank you, Shalini!
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A dilemma! Sometimes our eyes open to realizations only too late. Good going Sreedeep. Thanks Vinay for featuring this talented guest on your blog.
Yes, sometimes you lose something to gain something. It’s sad, but hope the future is rosy for Rose. Thank you, Kala!
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Thank you, Vinay for featuring my fiction in your blog. It’s an honor!
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Pleasure to have had your writing at my little blog. 🙂 Thank you for a lovely fiction, Sreedeep.
A very common situation, unfortunately. We get so blinded by anger and our ego, that we lose sight of what really matters… People. ?
True that, Apeksha. Thank you.
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I hope Rose is successful at whatever it is she had set out to do. Its amazing how you have encapsulated so many emotions into just 100 words.
I also hope Rose becomes very successful. Thank you, Mahak for your kind words!
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