Rahul walked to the pantry for a quick shot of coffee. Men are not supposed to cry, and it was foolish to cry in the workplace. But that is the place which really makes one want to cry. He stared at the glass partition separating the tables from the vending machines on the other side. … Continue reading Jilted
I had grown up reading an Urdu couplet which said (translated version) Develop your individuality to the extent That God asks you ‘Tell me what do you want?’ I stopped being a feminist, humanist etc., and just focussed on being an individualist. Relationships touched an all-time low, as my new avatar was not easily accepted. … Continue reading Floating on a Cloud
How I love controversies surrounding my books? It puts me straight into the league of a Salman Rushdie or Taslima Nasrin. I wouldn’t mind paying someone to raise objections, but my iconoclasm does the job. I have never had to blow money on questionable pursuits. Curiosity rides over shockwaves. The trolls enjoy their fifteen minutes … Continue reading Fame and Fortune
An arranged marriage with Sameer had brought her to this country. Her life appeared to be gray and dreary like the surroundings, and her dreams frozen like the snow. Sameer had just told her, that he was already married to a German girl, and she would have to find her way back home. A car … Continue reading Dreams
The red truck parked in the middle of the road, coupled with her looks created discomfort in the bazaar. Unaware of the ripples she was creating, Carol looked wistfully at the colorful clothes around her - the floral and animal prints, the ruffles and embellishments and the swish of the luxurious fabrics. A lifetime spent … Continue reading Woman
The villagers had not received food supplies for the last two weeks. Children were not let out of their homes. Demonetization left people with scarce means, to tap alternate sources. The issue was larger. National security was at stake. Terrorist supplies had to be choked off, from all villages on the border. Inspired by … Continue reading The Larger Issue
Peter had been the sober, obedient child in the family. His mother had a soft corner for him, and supported him in all sibling conflicts. Today, Peter had shredded his brother’s text books, cut his new clothes into pieces, and dismantled his toys. The family was aghast at this unexpected behavior, just a day before … Continue reading Sober Peter
The house looked perfect for a honeymoon night, under a starlit sky. She had not realized that this would become her gateway to heaven. (135 characters) Inspired by Twittering Tales #18 https://katmyrman.com/2017/02/21/twittering-tales-18-21-february-2017/
Her world crashed with the phone call. The plane which her fiancé, Jeremy had taken to the West Coast was blown off by terrorists. How did they get on board, despite the tight security? Connivance from the airline staff was almost certain. She checked the last picture and message that Jeremy had sent her from … Continue reading No Smoking Zone
The parrot that flew away is a legend in Azerbaijan. Tourists flock to Blaband village to see the empty cage. The cage now has a paper bird in it, to symbolize Pally, the parrot. Blaband is an island village in the Lerik Rayon. A fisherman’s boat landed there in 1954, emerging from the stormy seas. … Continue reading Blaband
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