The palmist did not take a glorious view of my knotty fingers and short nails. He said I was too analytical, too critical and it led to poor interpersonal relations.
I carefully observed the shadow of my hand. The tentacles were good enough to wrap themselves around the throat of criminals. I had encountered so many, who had written me off as non-cooperative and difficult to get along with.
Today, I resigned from my corporate job, and started an agency for forensic research. It was a specialized skill, acquired long ago, but never used. I will succeed, with the same personality traits.
Damn the palmist, and the criminals I worked with!
(111 words)
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This was gripping, knotty, and had me utterly in a tight clasp.
I wouldn’t mind all this if i get to reading of this calibre. Superb writing, Reena.
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Thank you so much, Neel!
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I like it Reena, determination to succeed.
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I fear for the Palmist.
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Me too 🙂
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He believed in himself and that made all the difference in the world! Great story, Reena!!
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Thank you, Joy!
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My pleasure!
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The palmist was too analytical methinks! Nice one Reena.
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http://www.thecircle.com/uk/magazin/life_and_destiny/palmistry-interpret-your-hand-and-finger-shapes.do#.Wa6vz7IjHIU
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I like the idea of a link between how you spend your life changing you physically, like knotted hands. Nicely done Reena.
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Thanks, Iain!
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Onward and upward! Gripping tale Reena
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Thanks!
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You are what you believe you are. Good one, Reena. And hell yeah, damn those palmists
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I learnt a bit, and realized that lines can change overnight – if the night had been life-changing enough. So, they fail as predictors. And the initerpretations in terms of age are rarely correct.
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You will succeed. Your sense of humor is awesome.
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