Shadowy deeds

Reflections in the glass, and the shadow of each leaf had a different story to tell – about the visitors to this side of town. It was not a very busy street now, except for that fateful night. An army stormed in to destroy all human life in sight, but took nothing. Did they come … Continue reading Shadowy deeds

Strange

You are like the breeze – always with me not leaving footprints, but I can see She sang on the recording device she always carried. The guy watching her from a distance thought that the footprints visible were too big to be hers.  He looked around, but strangely, saw no other people or footprints on … Continue reading Strange

Suspect

“We were all picnicking together, and moments later, he had pushed her in the sea to drown. He was well aware that Amy cannot swim…. ” the lady being interrogated by the police was visibly shaken. “What do you think could be the motive? Did you try to help?” “The blueness of blue, hardness of … Continue reading Suspect

Half-life

While others calculated my half-life, I made full use of the other half to blossom. There is no water in the pool, but I’m not a mermaid anymore. I’ve metamorphosed into human form, and developed a pair of legs. I can run and escape, before the half-life ends. full and final or still in transition … Continue reading Half-life

Curves and Dots

For me it was a room with a view – into the minds of writers. For all others, it was my grandfather’s dingy, old library with just a wall-mounted fan whirring away in sultry summer months. I remember neatly stacked books arranged on the shelves. A few of those challenged me with their Urdu script, … Continue reading Curves and Dots