It was a silhouette she could never forget. The raised curve on the man’s head indicated that he was wearing a hoodie, as the opaque figure blocked all light. The liquid in the glass belied the owner’s dark desires, as it allowed light to filter through creating beautiful patterns. She had identified him correctly in … Continue reading Dark Memory
“Change the world”, she said. He did not have the heart to confess that he was an ordinary mortal. He conjured pink smoke and gave her a different lens to see the world. She believed every vision that he generated for her. There had been many who were teaching her to survive – the killer … Continue reading Change the World
It is my first attempt at paragliding, and the thrill has captured every pore of my being. I feel like God, looking down at the world with its tiny creatures and dwellings. The sea looks like a pond in eternity, with hidden secrets in its depth. Another balloon passes me by, and I see two … Continue reading Spiky Stuff
I felt like a Mughal princess walking through this passage of fate. The trees were arm-twisting each other to take a bow, and create a shady path for me to walk on. I saw interesting animal shapes embedded in the trunks, and if wondered if the spirit of the forest had come together as a … Continue reading Romantic
The man he had hated for more than a decade was facing him, asking to meet his ex-wife. He controlled his rage with some effort. His nerves threatened to burst with pain. “Why do you wish to meet her?” “She is my sister.” “She never had a brother.” “She is ashamed to talk about me. … Continue reading Genetics
I picked up a cheap perfume from the counter, and was floating on a cloud after using it. My conservative husband found it too strong for his staid sensibilities. “Why do you need to use this? You own better stuff.” “Sure. But this makes me feel young again. I could afford only this brand at … Continue reading Changing Colors
The three year old was etching designs on the wall, after the dust storm. He saw the younger one displaying his art on the car. Mike watched them in silence. His wife was looking around for the cleaning tools. “Visibility is low. But we need to clean up.” “Let it remain for some time.” “But … Continue reading Value-Add
It had been a long distance marriage for three years now. The distance between Jaipur and Delhi was covered by car on the weekends. Kriti would often stop for a coffee en-route at this eating joint. If it was getting late, she freshened up and got dinner for two packed from the same place. The … Continue reading Breakdown
Getting close assumes a different meaning, as life moves ahead. We came close to grow apart as the self expanded and selfies enticed You cannot be better than the reflection I love. Self-love is a value pop psychologists have been dinning into me. Nobody knows the fine line between love and obsession. Oh, why did … Continue reading Idyll
“Have ten?” “Yeah, maybe … kind of twenty. Depends on how you count.” “I don’t need to count. I need only five.” “I might need ten plus two. And yours are not needed.” “Why two more?” “Larger and stronger ones, for support.” “And what will you achieve with those?” “A dead body.” Karen’s voice was … Continue reading Keep Counting
