The large scale of migration is unexpected, especially the ageing population. Several houses have been sold, and others up for sale, at attractive prices. It is a property dealer’s paradise, and a huge gamble at the same time. My risks are covered though. I insist that the life insurance policies they hold be charged to … Continue reading Migration
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Celebrations in my life never end. I celebrate the success of a carefully constructed image meeting its purpose. I celebrate the inability of my opponents to compete. Then, I move on to reveal my skin under the mask, and send a few people reeling with shock. Blind idiots! They deserve this for being so naïve. … Continue reading Mystique
He looks at the graffiti on the ground carefully. The nose and lips are slightly deformed with coins thrown on it. It is perhaps an appreciation of the art by pedestrians. He bends down to remove the outer layer of thick coloured chalk used to draw the picture. His companion is amazed to see that … Continue reading Clued
Welcome again! Well, I thought of using only a picture for this week’s prompt. But then, I came across some lines I couldn’t resist sharing with you. So, here we are with two cues – Choose one or choose both and just fire. Picture Prompt Poem after the sun departs and we are greeted by … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #66
“I have been commuting by this train every day, for the last six years now.” “Is there a special purpose?” “Do you see the bridge on the right? Somebody jumped off the cliff six years ago. I suspect it was not a suicide.” “Ohh! What clues do you hope to find now?” “I’m sure her … Continue reading OMG
Faye is shedding copious tears. “Can you imagine, the brute dumped me just before the holiday season. Now I don’t have a date for the parties I have to attend?” “How about shopping online?” She brightened up, “You mean those dating sites?” “What else? Our links to the outside world lie in websites.”
Alone in a foreign land, he does not know which numbers to call for help. He was here to spend the holidays with his son studying here, and help him tide over depression. His son couldn’t find a job with new immigration policies in place, and the education loan taken back home was to be … Continue reading No end
Gunshots are not something one wants to start the day with, but it is routine in this part of the country. I am told that shooters practice their sport, for participation in the ensuing Olympics. It’s not easy to believe, this being a Naxalite area, but there is no other option. I’ve been advised to … Continue reading End of the story
I don’t know how real, really is reality. The snow is white and ethereal, but chilling. I want to feel the texture, and see if it melts in the warmth of my palms. But I stay in, for I fear the wolf out there. It never moves. Some people say a taxidermist kept it there. … Continue reading But still …
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