All mixed up

The mosaic of life, and the constitution of this world are unbelievable. If I meet a person with multiple faces indulging in multiple speak, I often wonder if the Creator has put the wrong pieces together. Maybe it became a composite whole after some time, but yet doesn’t make sense. Is the person a perpetrator … Continue reading All mixed up

Wild Life

The sound I hear is pure agony – something I didn’t expect to hear in a stadium full of cheering fans. It emanated from the depth of a soul, and pierced my sympathetic ears. I start moving in the direction of the sound. Another set of sounds- muffled sobs greet me. I see a girl … Continue reading Wild Life

I was born alone

He is waiting in the Principal’s office, and I don’t want to see him. Fake tears, feigned affection, freaky attempts to lure me with cheap candy I relished as a child, but have long since outgrown — why does this man need to wear so many faces? And none of those are convincing enough. I … Continue reading I was born alone

Mission Accomplished

Expressing opinions or sharing content which is considered anti-national is a legal offence. All social media sharing is being monitored. Those who do not comply will are liable to punishment. This post from an unknown source is going viral on the internet, and somehow killing people’s right to expression is not considered anti-national. “No fake … Continue reading Mission Accomplished

Pieces of rEAlitY

“You are gifted. You are one of the best talents in writing, acting and directing that we have today. Why did you never think of doing it all for a single film? It could be a kind of signature flick for you.” The interviewer looked at her like a smitten fan in all earnestness. “I … Continue reading Pieces of rEAlitY

Crooked obsessions

We met at the school reunion a year ago. And now, Julie has invited me to see her cottage in the forest. One glance at the structure, and I exclaimed “Hey! You continue to be a Sly Stallone fan?” “Sly Stallone? What does he have to do with this cottage I designed and got built?” … Continue reading Crooked obsessions

Stardom

kilojoules of energy invested in stardom dissipates as life starts falling apart being grilled in courtrooms living in fear of a life behind grilled prison cells A jewelled existence starts withering away to hit hard ground where frailty lies shattered Fame makes one more susceptible to notoriety   SoCS and Saturday Mix at MLMM

Amber

Amber light streamed down from the arched windows, splattering the altar and their upturned faces. The bride and groom avoided looking at each other. The expressions were suitably solemn for the occasion, but tense …. certainly not happy. For a moment, the priest looked unsure of saying whatever he had to, but regained his composure. … Continue reading Amber