“Hey… connectivity’s good here. You can keep in touch with your girlfriends back home. And there are nice girls here too.” “Do they pay well?” “Kinda …. Cost of living is low, and one can save enough for down payment on a house.” “That sounds good.” “Shall I speak to the chief around here?” “Yeah, … Continue reading Employment
“One should not start a novel, without deciding what the end will be.” “My characters assume life, and do whatever they like.” “You are like the ringmaster in a circus. Make them toe the line.” “Can the ringmaster be sure that the beasts will always behave?” “Well …” "Creativity is like driving a car at … Continue reading On the edge of creativity
He did not have a high opinion of the two new recruits. It was not just because his arch rival, Hank had recruited them. He had watched the gals go berserk on social media. Hank might have a lot to explain if company secrets leaked out. “To each his own”, he idly thought as he … Continue reading Tentacles
“Letz go for a spin …” It was unusual for Danny to call at this hour. Ten minutes later …. “I hear that the incumbent Finance Minister has passed away. Official announcements might take some time.” “Those who won and those who lost the recent elections can both spin a web. We might as well … Continue reading Spinning
“There you go – messing it up again. Why can’t you ever get things done right?” Martha’s shrill voice pierces my soul. I let my imagination go astray – a life without being blamed for every inconsequential act or mishap, a life with total freedom of doing things my way. The heat of a mismatched … Continue reading Ice between us
“You left us alone when we needed you the most. Being called a swindler’s family is not an easy label to live with.” Her eyes were brimming with tears, as she spoke. “It was a frame-up.” “Why couldn’t you defend yourself?” “To protect someone else – someone you care about more than me.” https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2019/05/22/its-six-sentence-story-thursday-link-up-56/
A small note scribbled at the bottom of this signboard… I’m on the way to drop my child to school. They have specified where to buy the food, uniforms and books from, where to get the gas filled etc. Please get yourself empanelled. I’d love to drop by sometimes… Reply from owner Please ensure that … Continue reading Forget your woes
The pony extricated itself from paper, and galloped away… I think that a child’s imagination is in overdrive, till I see a live pony in my backyard, looking intently at my daughter, awaiting instructions. “Carla, where did this come from?” She shows me a book called ‘Velveteen Rabbit’, where a boy’s love brings his toy … Continue reading I believe in you
Where do you think is the breaking point? When we crack up with internal explosions, but shards of glass do not fly out…. are we still whole? We plan it like a fight master on a movie set, etching lines on glass before the shoot. If the fight looks made up, it doesn’t hurt others. … Continue reading Breaking Point
The tree looks similar to the one in my backyard, but is small and has leaves of a different color. I’ve not seen this species before. “Wait”, I stop in my tracks at the familiar rustling sound. “I broke away from my roots, and walked here in search of a new identity. The sunk roots … Continue reading In Search
