Unanticipated Joy

Harry entered the house with a heavy heart and footsteps. He had scored low in his MBA final exam. His mother did not ask any questions. He knew she was building up a strategy to protect him from his father’s angry outburst. She walked into his room with an envelope in hand. “What’s that, Mom?” … Continue reading Unanticipated Joy

Relook

“Why have you got me here?” “Look at those two dragons and take a guess on their attitudes. One looks skywards, and another one stares at the ground.” “I have no interest in recycled steel.” “Look beyond that. They have been here for several years.” “So what?” “People with different perspectives on life can survive … Continue reading Relook

The Key to Success

I hate being in front of a camera. It makes me look fat, and reveals the details that I may not want to be in the public eye. But you lead a life in the public eye, unless you are meditating on mountain tops. Hmmm… You may be the best in your chosen genre, but … Continue reading The Key to Success

Inward movement

She watched the circles move inwards, and disintegrate into fragments. It was a challenge to see the borders between the conscious, subconscious and unconscious. She hoped to achieve wholeness. It looked like she would have to dig in deeper to find herself, till the lines disappeared into white oblivion. (49 words)   Weekend Writing Prompt … Continue reading Inward movement

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 11

Finally, I have decided to continue the Exploration Challenge … The difference If you do not wish to publish personal details, you can change the visibility to Private Post, and keep it as a part of your personal library. The option has been added, only to include more people in the journey, who are weary … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 11

Lighting Up

His work was applauded in the media, and he was nominated for an award. He was expected to shine in the ensuing Awards Night. Nobody knew he had created this set for the film, in the darkest hours of his life.   Three Line Tales #Week 92

Mindsets

The doctor had advised him a change of place and weather. His son made the required resort bookings for his parents, and saw them off at the airport. After a few days, the son was surprised, “Dad, back early from the vacation?” “Yes. It was driving me further into depression.” “Why? Was the place not … Continue reading Mindsets

Complements

It was not exactly a dislike, but she had never appreciated her husband’s obsession with collecting vases. Feroze would buy fakes, if he couldn’t get hold of original antiques. He loved the touch and feel of objects he could own. She was a poet with surrealistic preferences. He thought she was always lost in her … Continue reading Complements