Unsolicited Fame

A hunt has been launched for the unknown signature on the wall. The painter living in the slums is amused, as he could not spell his name right. He is blissfully unaware of the fact that fame awaits him, for his considerable talent as a realistic wall artist.   Three Line Tales #Week 108

Unsung

The wall art on the street was a tourist attraction. The blue bicycle parked opposite the wall remained largely ignored, despite the eye-catching color. It was perhaps parked at a wrong spot, and managed to escape penalty. A writer kept visiting the spot daily for two weeks, and noticed that the bicycle had not moved. … Continue reading Unsung

Challenged

flat surfaces invite to borrow warmth and enjoy horizontal bliss   limbs are heavy, but dark challenges do not let me stop destinations beckon   Saturday Mix at MLMM The Challenge Same Same But Different Your ‘Same Same But Different’ task is to take the five challenge words and NOT use them in your writing. … Continue reading Challenged

Homeless

born and raised but alone in a mindset I kept looking outside to talk, to share, to opine I never ever felt at home.   college was fun with kids around indulging in frivolity. Realization… of a higher mental age struck… I never ever felt at home.   work excited me as a platform to … Continue reading Homeless

Upside Down

In the initial stages of my banking career, I was taught how to tally signatures on a cheque, when in doubt. The cheque is to be held upside down. The strokes and slants show better in the reverse position, and can be compared with the original specimen signature. The technique stuck on in the subconscious. … Continue reading Upside Down