This place could be the launch-pad for all dream ventures, and an anchor for the wandering soul. I looked back at the worn-out, rough, beaten and trodden path that had led me here, and which will remain in the same place, irrespective of what life had to offer beyond it. It promised to take me … Continue reading Floating islands
How she wished Tom would sell off the junk to the scrap dealer! He derived a masochistic pleasure from raking up old, painful memories and then, stewing in misery for days. Or was it sadism, since he chose the ones, which he thought would induce guilt in her? She took pride in the beautiful house … Continue reading The Battle
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
Stella looked beautiful in the red dress, as she glanced at the mirror, one last time before leaving. Her father’s eyes fell on her be-jewelled hand. “Don’t you think you need more space, if David proposes?” “No, Dad! These are gifted by people with different talents, and are all important to me. David needs to … Continue reading Commitment
Let us enrol in college to study political science and management. The bovines have won all the support. We need to lobby hard to avoid being exported for dollars. Written for 3LineTales by Sonya at https://only100words.xyz/2017/04/13/three-line-tales-week-63/ Note: Recently, a ban on cow slaughter has been imposed in certain states of India. Unlicensed slaughter houses are … Continue reading Survival lobbies
The partially eaten pizza mocked at her dependent existence. The day was spent in a tizzy, since she had misplaced the stylus of her phone. She had used it last at 10.42 am, as the Whatsapp feed showed, and then, moved out. She realized that a crucial piece of her life was missing at 1 … Continue reading Life in limbo?
“From the Pyramids of Egypt to the Prairies of America, and no signs of the re-life that I was looking for!” “Ha! Which route did you take?” “Of course, walking would have taken many more ages. And oceanic voyages are a thing of the past.” “Why can’t you feminists ever talk straight?” “I needed an … Continue reading The Politician and the Feminist
“Your mother called today. She is not keeping well, and feels rather lonely in that huge mansion.” “I might visit her on the weekend. We are here to discuss something different.” “Exactly. She was advising us against the divorce.” “And do you think I would get carried away with that? The children prefer to see … Continue reading The Divorce
The district court had delivered its verdict in favour of the culprit, citing lack of eye-witnesses as an explanation. Ananya, the young prosecution lawyer, broke down while apologizing to her client, Jyoti. Ananya had spent the last half an hour, staring at the coffee cup. The cappuccino had lost its steam. She will not let … Continue reading Liquid Power
He was neither a genius nor a robot, but his work was applauded worldwide. He was convinced that talent and capability only breed arrogance. It was just a different perspective, that sparked all innovation in the world. Inspired by Three Line Tales - Week 62 at Only100 words https://only100words.xyz/2017/04/09/three-line-tales-week-62/
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