ReInvention

The old building appeared to be ensnared with electric wires, gasping for breath, just like the brand it housed, which could not keep up with changing times. Reinvention and rebranding were non-negotiable. Jim realized this a bit too late, as he walked out of the building, with hunched shoulders, now unemployed. He had been a … Continue reading ReInvention

The Point of No Return

The media was agog with the news of Tulika’s suicide. She was a fairly successful television actress, found dead in suspicious circumstances. Her boyfriend, Raja, was the main suspect in the case, for abetment of suicide. Investigation led to threats issued to her by traffickers, after her refusal to continue with weekend escort assignments. Tulika … Continue reading The Point of No Return

Sunshine

The conspiracy was getting thicker and darker, with each passing day. She refused to give up work ethics, and the power corridors viewed it as an affront to their slimy tactics. She was getting clear insights into how they had reached wherever they were, and it was certainly not capability, that propelled them. Capability was … Continue reading Sunshine

Emotions

What did I do to deserve this? How could the project I was handling be given to someone else? I have handled it, in the initial difficult stages, when nobody knew anything on the subject. And this guy comes with no qualification or experience, other than his affiliation to a certain group….   Inspired by … Continue reading Emotions

Celebrity Lives

Tales with smoke or salt love them raw a dash of chili pepper accompanied by pickle’s bite and brine.   Throughout the long centuries Men come into conflict Women have also often been at the centre of the industry, culminating in the lives of those involved celebrated in the arts, literature, craft, music and folklore … Continue reading Celebrity Lives

What does Luck take?

Being at the right place and time needed careful planning. Portraying the boss in a favorable light, put him in uncomfortable spots. Standing on two feet was tough, while manoeuvring moves. He killed his conscience for walking over others. The halo of success enveloped him, and he was envied for how lucky he got.   … Continue reading What does Luck take?

Sleepless Nights

Unspoken secrets haunt him on sleepless nights to burn his psyche.   Inspired by RonovanWrites #Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge - 138 https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-138-secretburn/ Coverpic: gizmodo.com

The Speaker’s Thoughts

I love making long speeches. I don’t need to prepare for it. I look at the size of the audience, and go on rambling about my thoughts on the subject, and all my golden memories associated with it. I think of the increasing number of people with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in the world, … Continue reading The Speaker’s Thoughts

The Lawyer’s Interest

Tabloids screamed of the star’s affair, upsetting his wife. The editor’s wife, a divorce lawyer told her, “There is no smoke without fire   Inspired by Twittering Tales #19 - 28th Feb'17 https://katmyrman.com/2017/02/27/twittering-tales-19-28-february-2017/#comments