Her mother believes that ravens bring bad news, and gets rid of them quickly, if they land on the balcony. Rowena is born with a special ability – to see beyond words. It has been more of a curse than a gift, as she fails to gain acceptance in social and professional circles. Her presence … Continue reading The Conspiracy
I came across something called Switchwords – for chanting three times a day, to achieve positive results. It falls in the category of ‘subconscious re-imprinting’, and I am inclined to believe in the power of words. I did not achieve the results I wanted, which was ascribed to ‘my lack of faith’. A closer analysis … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 26
The family gathered near the fireplace after the last rites of the matriarch were completed. The preferences she had shown in her less-than-ideal conduct during her lifetime, were evident in the distribution of wealth. The siblings looked at the remnants of affection melting away in that fire. She had never been fair – in life … Continue reading Remnants of goodwill
Life stops for a moment, as terror engulfs me. I open my eyes to realize it was an illusion, and I am still some distance away from danger. I have some more time to go, not eternity, but I choose not to remain frozen in that moment. Three Line Tales #Week 109
God made a mistake while planning the world. He did not give equal life spans to living beings and their loved ones. Separation is inevitable, and separation is traumatic. My baby left me more than twelve years ago, and I miss her every moment, every day. I know another pet can divert my attention, but … Continue reading A Life’s Dream
“I would like to join.” The administrator looked with surprise at the frail, semi-clad figure facing him, “Sir, I believe you are the Chairperson of the Mahatma Gandhi Foundation, and have been vocal on condemning this sport.” “I condemn violence, not the art of self-defense.” “Great!. May I ask what prompted a change of heart?” … Continue reading Change of heart
Battles are about establishing supremacy. Battles are initiated when one intends to show others as small, or others retaliate in the face of imposed smallness. Whoever wrote ‘all is fair in love and war’ was so damn right. There are no ethics on the battlefield. It is only victory that matters. The difference between love … Continue reading No Means No
“Boundaries with permeability baffle me. What was the intent behind it?” “There is no intent, just imagination. It is an invitation to transgressors, minus the responsibility for consequences.” “It holds good for all frauds – perpetrated on institutions – and/or the self.” (271 characters) Twittering Tales #73
The challenge is Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers. Sandi has posted a story at Humble, but Humorous, with an invitation to continue the story. Sandi's Story Immediately, I flashed back to accepting my invitation to the mill. There were six of us who had set up sleeping bags on the outer, upper balcony. About 15 minutes after … Continue reading Are you In or Out?
I think I know where the path leads. Hence, I take small, measured, premeditated steps with a strategy. The gaps between the trunks and leaves show glimpses of the sky, and am imagined destination. Yes, the sky is where I want to reach. A turn, a stone and a fall --- and I am in … Continue reading Endings
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