It is the same beast again. She is known to be a strong woman, committed to her various missions in life. She takes enmity in her stride, and hurts just enough to make way for herself. There is no interest in the enemy after her work is accomplished. She has never felt the need, nor … Continue reading Psychopaths
He was happy to see white glistening skin peeking from black tights. Her face framed by lustrous hair and a hideous black hat looked beautiful in the backdrop of blue skies. He flew back and forth to check if she had wings. There were none, but the foolish creature perhaps nursed ambitions to fly. Those … Continue reading Unwanted
“Section 309 of Indian Penal Code says than an attempt to commit suicide is punishable with an imprisonment term of up to one year or more ….” “What are you reading?” “Isn’t it a draconian law? A person with no will to live is made to live in jail.” “The Mental HealthCare Bill, 2017 has … Continue reading What if I succeed?
“Do you know how much is being spent on your education?” It is the same dreaded voice. He hates to think that this unthinking monster is his father. “Fill up this form, only if you are sure that you will clear the entrance test. It costs money.” As he began the test, all words and … Continue reading Claustrophobia
“Nothing will happen till you learn networking and promoting yourself,” my business mentor shuts his laptop with a vengeance before leaving. A solution is needed without overhauling the entire structure. It needs to be something like an overbridge or subway or bypass road. And then, I need a plan to divert traffic. I trained as … Continue reading Storm windows
Her book has clocked record sales across the world. Her financial planning to quit the job, and lead a semi-retired life is done. Cost of living on the island she plans to migrate, is not high. Three years ago, she couldn’t have foreseen this happening. It was the first holiday in the life of a … Continue reading What goes around comes around
“It can’t be anyone else but you”, her colleagues echoed on seeing the picture on the mantelpiece. “Don’t tell me you haven’t seen an uglier being…” she jested in good humor. “This marked the beginning of the greatest evangelist for diversity.” They were serious, and meant what they said. https://only100words.xyz/2019/11/14/three-line-tales-week-198/
A soul I scrubbed so hard – it glowed vaporized … it found its place in the sky The empty shell that walks this earth in search of moons, but finds none I know it ….. but no one believes that shining star up there is me… https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/its-six-sentence-story-thursday-link-up-81/
“Take me out of here. I’m not a believer.” “This place is historical.” “I don’t like history.” “Where d’ya think you came from?” “It doesn’t really matter. I’ve been to Heaven’s door, and know that there is no God in there.” What I see now is unprecedented. She turns into a smoky outline gradually vanishing … Continue reading Edge of Future
“Read my thoughts if you can” is the title of the game. The class is flabbergasted how much the readers revealed about their own mindsets, than the human books. What Harry says or thinks about Tom, is about Harry, not Tom. (220 characters) https://katmyrman.com/2019/11/12/twittering-tales-162-12-november-2019/
