The poet had always been inexorably drawn to this place. He wondered if the water was happy, in being contained by the shore. It exerted itself, hitting hard against the shore, and managed to change the shape of shorelines. The water was still channelized to take a particular route in a different way. The lunar … Continue reading Musings
The enmeshed gears of the clock had all jumped out, just as her stomach churned with revulsion. She was still recovering from the boss’s lascivious manner, and the touch of his hand on her shoulder. She needed the job, at least for a few months, till her husband’s business settled down. Ryan Smith, popularly known … Continue reading The Dragon Boss
The emotional connect was awesome. Maggie’s parents prayed for her health in the morning, and were pleasantly surprised to see both Tommy and Kitty seated behind them. The lazy duo had dragged themselves out of bed to join the morning ritual. They were unhappy with Maggie’s convalescence, and longed for her to join their games. … Continue reading Gratitude
“But, Mom, all my friends are going…..” The desperate pleas fell on deaf ears. She just would not allow her kids to go to the Childrens’ Park. Her husband thought she was being unreasonable. Betsy knew that they will not understand why. They were not aware that she had spent six years of her childhood … Continue reading The Mother’s Whim
“That was in rather bad taste, Henry! You should not have created a scene in the birthday party”, fumed Martha. “What exactly is good taste? Your claim to superiority above others? I am a son of the soil, and have my feet firmly rooted in the ground”. “Taste is what makes food and the world … Continue reading AN ACQUIRED TASTE
The words were written on the wall, in blood, and had haunted Ritvick for two years. He was an actor that millions swooned over, and female fans swore love for him, in letters written in blood. He had always laughed at the silliness of it all. What they saw on screen, was not his real … Continue reading The Karma Wall
Why did they have to hang themselves with invisible ropes? Who had deactivated their wings, to prevent escape? This was a strange planet, and they hadn’t bargained for this. Do-gooders were not kindly looked at, here. They interfered with the smooth functioning of several other machinations that ruled the world. The people who tried to … Continue reading The Agnostics
The historical fortress had turned into a bustling tourist spot. Kazira loved spending the weekends there. His grandfather, Sardar Singh, had once led the warriors that guarded this fortress. The telescope-like equipment which the tourists playfully touched, was the radar that helped him spot enemy boats. Sardar Singh had once spotted a boat, floating around … Continue reading Kazira’s Grandmom
The loose ends of the thin, uncoiled white rope indicated, that the jetty had seen better days. There were no boats to be moored. It still managed to hold the tides, and control littoral deposits. The coastline was protected against erosion. But, there was nobody there to acknowledge the contribution. The timber was gradually wearing … Continue reading The Missed Boats
You have been a guiding post. I envied the articulate, aggressive woman who moved the world, with her words. Her strong and silent partner, standing like a rock behind, but never ever obstructing her, haunted me. I chose to remain single, because I could not find anyone like him. Men have always been around, but … Continue reading Influence
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