Fluidity

“Look at this bunch of unruly students, and tell me what needs to be done to turn them into decent citizens of the world”, the college principal thundered in the faculty members meeting. “Use the circle of influence in which they live. These kids have grown up online.” “And what are we paid for here?" … Continue reading Fluidity

Artefact

Young viewers looked at this window in the museum with a passing curiosity. “Have you read what the card on this artefact says?” “Yeah… my Mom tells me this is all they had to study in their un-networked childhood.”   Three Line Tales #Week 88

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 6

What is it that makes you feel powerful? What is that strength which makes your time on this planet worthwhile?

REC 6FLY ME HIGH UP THE SKY

By Neel Anil Panicker

MONDAY, 12 NOON,

FACULTY ROOM

‘Dammit, I have another class after this. Hate teaching a bunch of stupid students?

‘Bad luck, Arvind. Don’t forget it is idiots such as these who sponsor our salaries, who help make both our ends meet, who…’

‘Know it Rahul and cut the spiel, will you. These good for nothings, when they throw  cash on the table it helps bring us ‘food on the table  What do you say, Animesh?’.

At that instant the bell rang and Animesh thankfully extricated himself from the Faulty Room and strode purposefully down the corridor towards the corner classroom for what was his second class of…

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Writespiration

She gingerly took the first step. She could. It was her first step to freedom. The ‘Keep Out’ signs were all embedded in her psyche. She was cured of the phobia that had marred her life till date. She had decided to keep out the fears, that held her back, and LIVE. (52 words)   … Continue reading Writespiration

in other words, counterfeit

  The teller recorded the number of counterfeit banknotes received, before calling it a day. She picked up her handbag to leave, and glanced at the cabin where Martin was busy with the new HR executive. She barely managed to keep a straight face, and conceal the emotions welling up within her. An error of … Continue reading in other words, counterfeit

Romanticism

Decades ago, Ayn Rand wrote about a separating couple in her work of fiction,“We, the Living”, who were being sent to Siberia, by the ruling monsters. The girl says, “Maybe we could look at the same moon every day and feel connected, Sasha.” Their helplessness is unfathomable in the Internet Age. Faustina considers herself to … Continue reading Romanticism

Intertwined Destinies

It looks like I have missed the last train. The station is empty, except for a few people on the escalator.  Did they get off the last train? Or did they miss it? Should I feel safe or unsafe with their presence? Can I seek their help to find alternate transport at this hour? Google … Continue reading Intertwined Destinies