1. Life existed, but was I living it? My world came to a standstill, but time kept ticking. Such was quarantine.
2. Neigbours waved from the abode of their patios. Quarantine had coerced the otherwise estranged humanity to connect and join forces.
3. Calloused fingers ached from typing night and day, night and day. Life Goal: Write a book. Quarantine made it possible.
4. “I love you,” she whispered to the camera, he smiled at the screen. Quarantined miles apart, their hearts beat together.
This is in response to the Twenty Word Tuesday organised by Bulbul’s Bubble (https://wp.me/pbcaAs-wd). I somehow ended up writing 4 different pieces.
This week the prompt was – Quarantine
I wanted to try and highlight some positivity that arose from the confinement and isolation, as well as the adversity and heartbreak. I hope I was able to do justice!
I hope you are all keeping safe and healthy!
73 replies on “Quarantine – Short stories”
A beautiful piece as usual, you expressed it amazingly, I am speechless(in a good way)👏🏻
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Hey Aanya, thank you for taking the time to read! Ahh, I am so glad you enjoyed them. Haha, I like making people speechless. Have a happy day. 🌹
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You too!
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Wow. So elegant yet so simple. You made justice to the twenty words.
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Hi Anil ji, thank you for taking the time to read. I am so grateful for your kind and appreciative words. You always manage to bring a smile on my face with your lovely comment. Have a blessed day. 🌼
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Amazing work Rishika.
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Hi, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad you thought so. Thank you for your kind comment. Have a great day. 🌺
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My pleasure. Have a great day too.
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Amazing work as usual. So simple yet so beautiful!!
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Hey Nawazish, thank you for taking the time to read. Ahh, a kind and lovely comment as usual. I really appreciate your support! Have a happy day. 🌹
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👌👌
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Hey Era, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad you enjoyed this. Have a happy day. 🌼
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my pleasure
you too 😊
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A lovely story 😍
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Hi Reshmi, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad you thought so. I really appreciate your kind words. Have a blessed day! 🌹
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Number 4. Is so beautiful. ❤️
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read. Ahh yes, the immensity of love. I really appreciate your kind and supportive words! Have a great day. 🌺
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Very nice takes!!
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read! Ahh, I really appreciate your lovely comment. Glad you enjoyed them. Have a blessed day. 🌹
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Wow! This was some incredible writing, Rishika, exceptional tales, all of them! I am unable to pick a favorite, loved the whole bunch. So delighted to have you onboard, thank you.
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Heyy, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad you thought so. I started to write and then so many ideas kept popping, so I decided to write multiple tales. Ahh, this kind comment made me smile. Thank you! Have a happy day. 🌼
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Ha! Writing is like that, isn’t it? Once the juices start flowing there’s no stopping it. Keep it flowing, girl, and keep smiling!
Cheers 😊
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Loved all the four … beautifully written! So much told in twenty words!
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read! Ahh, I am so glad you enjoyed reading these. I really appreciate your kind and supportive words! Have a great day. 🌼
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My pleasure 😇 you too have a great day Rishika 😊
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Number four is dazzling. Fantastic work!
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Hey Benjamin, thank you for taking the time to read. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Haha, of course, that would be your favourite, you’re a pro at writing about love! I really appreciate your kind words. Have a happy day. 🌼
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These were beautifully done. Impressive
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Hi Jude, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad you thought so. Thank you for your kind and supportive comment. Have a happy day. 🌺
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My pleasure Rishika. Have a great day too 💛
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YOWZA!
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Ahh, thank you Jonathan. So glad you thought so. Have a blessed day. 🌼
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yup, yup!
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wow… this is brilliant!
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Hey, thank you so much for taking the time to read! I am so happy you liked these. Your comment made me smile, thank you for that. Have a blessed day and stay safe! 🌺
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Really well captured emotions!
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Hey Gaura, thank you for taking the time to read! Ahh, I am so glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for this lovely comment. Have a blessed day. 🌺
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I like the third one very much because I did have such a thought! 🌻
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Hey Velu, thank you for taking the time to read. Oh, wow! That is so nice. You should definitely follow up on that! You are a great writer. Thank you for your kind and appreciative comment. Have a happy day. 🌼
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Thank you, goddess!
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Ahh, I am flattered.
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Loved all of them. 😇😇
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Hey Harsh, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad you enjoyed these. Thank you for this appreciative comment. Have a happy day. 🌺
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You too. 😇
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All of them are so good, such wisely used 20 words! The 4th one stole my heart, though!🥰
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Hi Shreya, thank you for taking the time to read. I am so glad you liked these. I really appreciate your lovely comment. Haha, love tends to be a favourite theme for so many people, including me, sometimes! Have a happy day. 🌹
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So true. After all, it’s love that binds us all!❤ Stay safe and happy! Take care.😊
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Stay strong
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You, too! Have a blessed day and stay safe. 🌼
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Beautiful 😊
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad you thought so. Thank you for this kind comment. Have a happy day. 🌹
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Happy day to you 😊
Loved it
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Loved all of them especially the last one!
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Hi Pooja, thank you so much for taking the time to read. Ahh yes, it’s very romantic! I am so glad you enjoyed these. Have a happy day. 🌼
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My pleasure and have a happy day too!
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Such a beautiful piece! So so well put:)
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Hey Reva, thank you for taking the time to read! I am pleased that you liked reading this. This is a really kind comment. Thank you. Have a blessed day. 🌺
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Thank you so much and wishing you the same! Would love to know what you think about my site!
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Ahh yes, heading over to your blog right now!
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1st point is damn relatable.
Great post.
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Hey Rupal, yes that’s the one I relate to the most, I think! I am so happy you enjoyed reading these. Thank you for taking the time to read. Have a lovely day. 🌹
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Same here.
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Really amazing post loved reading it. 👍👍
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Hey Dulcy, aww that’s so sweet of you! Thank you for the continuous encouragement. I’m so glad you enjoyed these. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Have a blessed day. 🌺
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Beautiful. I especially love this first one!
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Hey, ahh yes, I relate to that one, haha. I am so glad that you liked reading these. I really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. Have a great day. 🌼
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Loving the last lines; love bridges time and space. As a writer, though, the third one speaks to me. Oh, for the blessing of time!
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Hi Jaya, ahh yes the allure of love! Indeed, if used wisely, time is the best blessing to be showered upon us. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Have a lovely day. 🌹
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I loved all of them … beautifully written!
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Hi Luisa, I am so happy to hear that! I love receiving your kind comments. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and for dropping this lovely comment. Hope you have a brilliant day 🌺
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