She has lived in a vacuum all her life. It is more appropriate to call it a darkness laden with non-acceptance. She has all the ideas, enthusiasm, creativity and talent, but the people around her don’t connect to it. Is it a genuine challenge for them, or a deliberate boycott of her personality? “Stop flying … Continue reading Down-to-Earth
She had stars in her eyes, but today they are visible on the ground, a little above sea level. Being a part of this august gathering is a dream come true. The people she admires, the people she looks up to, and the people she so fervently hopes would support her endeavors are all here … Continue reading Alive
People in the refugee camp wait patiently for the container to fill with water. They are not sure which is less contaminated – tap water or the bottles airdropped in camps – but survival is a challenge. They need to keep body and soul together. The lady behind me is the mother of celebrity sons. … Continue reading Flow
Who forgot to place the lid? What will emerge now - a deep secret, a can of worms, reverse flooding? It will be fodder to Peeping Toms and Idle Minds. Curiosity makes you a business target. I guess it was a deliberate move. Some people feed on dirt, and make money out of it. (274 … Continue reading Curiosity
“The ‘No Entry’ sign should have been on the door, not so far apart.” “Does it make a difference?” “Yes. People will always find a way in from the side, by using influence or paying a small bribe.” “Is that a comment on the socio-political environment?” “I happen to be a practitioner of law. And … Continue reading Loopholes
Villages on the country’s border were on a high security alert. One could see window panes and skylights covered with a black cloth or paper, to prevent light from passing through in the night. Blackouts were ordained, to mitigate the risk of enemy bombing. Television and internet were blocked to prevent give-away signals of a … Continue reading Scare
I don’t know why the Comet chose privacy, when it struck me. The media remained oblivious of change. I am transformed. I am blessed with supernatural powers. I can see and hear things other mortals cannot. They do not believe that I am going to outlive them. The idiots have locked me up in a … Continue reading Believe me
The Sun simmered red as it slunk towards the jagged horizon. He does not have much of a choice. The Earth moves on a chosen path, blocking him out of sight for half the world. He feels obliged to lend light to whatever part of the Moon is visible from Planet Earth. The drama of … Continue reading Day Off
"Looks like our ancestors held court here. The different size and shapes indicate a hierarchy. The broadest one was occupied by the ruler." "Ruler? You mean to say that the others were ruled?" My rebellious brother cast a challenging glance in my direction. "Every society has a structure. It is history, bro!" He went down … Continue reading Crisis
Welcome to Week 50! I hadn’t expected the Exploration Challenge to last for 50 weeks. But, as the interactions get more interesting, I plan to continue it for some more time. We celebrated the Indian Independence Day 2 days ago, and the subject of freedom has been widely discussed and debated here. This week’s challenge … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 50
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