Ved
Ved was cycling under an overpass when suddenly the road collapsed. He felt a huge hit and went numb, as darkness suddenly encircled him. It all happened in a...
overcoming
Black Pearl
Going on the same ride My companion is in vain Time's not a problem, nor any season I call her 'black pearl" for some reason The same two wheels that slide I pedal...
The Steep Hill
The downhill slopes Help me the most The wind on my face It’s freeing in a way And then, I turn right To my own dear fright A hill that's so steep My legs beg...
Dreams Against Us
The moon’s light shone brightly on my face while I enjoyed my nighttime cup of coffee, trying to keep out December’s chilling breeze. A crash broke the silence,...
The Triathlon
Ted opened the heavy wooden door of The Horseshoes Pub, instantly aware of the noise and chatter filling it. He surveyed the bar area and saw his brother...
Downhill
If a dose of overconfidence could kill, maybe the name Tiger suits me, because I could have died more than nine times along this path. It wasn't my...
The Joy of a Bad Ride
I was the wind. Or so I felt, glued atop my bicycle, accelerating wildly on my way down the rocky hill, my hair frantically waving behind me as...
Noor Made It
“The simple mechanism of a bicycle gave Noor Rehman courage, access to education, freedom, dignity, and, most importantly, gender esteem." Noor Rehman fixed her bicycle's chain with her...
Flying Pigeon
It is one thing to dream as a child, and another to dream as an adult. The former is wild and free, the latter, tamed and doubtful. I am a man...
Girl with Four Legs
Things aren't the same after the COVID-19 pandemic. The world has changed completely. But for a nation like India with a population of 1.3 billion, it's an entirely...