The story lay captive on the library shelf, waiting to be discovered, but the right reader had not come as yet. It needed a particular person to know what the trauma meant, and what caused it. The story had started in the same library, two decades ago – meeting someone, an attempt to escape the … Continue reading Story in captivity
He is unable to decide which world is darker – the one he has left behind, or the one he is travelling through the sky now, with an unknown chaperone. Back home, he had heard of a character called Yamaraj, and this guy could probably be him. It does not matter really, as he longs … Continue reading sURREAL
“I like the mirror, but am not too sure of the angle of its placement. Is it meant to reflect the vehicles driving in, or to multiply happiness by reflecting the sky?” I’m a freshly minted feng-shui consultant, and like to distribute knowledge free of cost, to all those who care to listen. Aunt Maria … Continue reading Locked up
Life is not very exciting on the shore. The temptation to fly high and survey the scene on the ground is always high. At times, I do indulge in it. Water surfaces look beautiful like sheets of glass, and I hope someone down there is seeing my reflection. But I always come back here – … Continue reading Waiting
“You will float through space, seeing the planets from a distance. The people and places you know will appear as tiny specks, but you will be able to recognize and communicate with them about your experience.” The tantric is in a deep conversation with my father. “You don’t look like you work for NASA.” I … Continue reading Journeys
She will never know… He had let the horses out to kick up a dust storm. They would return home in the evening. But she will not know what happened beyond the horizon – and he will never return to the palace, where she waited with a conspiracy to kill him. (253 characters) Twittering … Continue reading Hatching Plans
It is not easy keeping a watch on a group of boisterous, young people with party masks on. They sing with hoarse voices not recognizable after excessive alcohol intake. They dance to music he is not familiar with. They kiss randomly, and then, slink out on the beach in pairs or groups. His eyes kept … Continue reading Bonds
I know that love has once lived in this house. This is my first visit to the house where Aryan has spent many years. He is beaming, as he shows me around the place. Aryan mentions that the memory of his loved one is immortalized in this piece, made to order. She loved doughnuts, and … Continue reading Security
The story started with a challenge set up thehauntedwordsmith, to be continued by the next tagged writer. STORY SO FAR (links given) https://thehauntedwordsmith.wordpress.com/2018/08/11/finish-the-story-6-11-august-2018/ “It’s in your blood, hun.” His mother’s response to the announcement that he was leaving home echoed in his ears. He knew she would be supportive, but he never expected to feel … Continue reading Baby in a basket
“It was a moment of enlightenment….” “What did you see beyond that door?” “I was told Jesus Christ would bless me. A few others said, you will find all the Gods ever named on Earth, or the one you most ardently wish to see. No shape or structure holds a monopoly on God….” “And … Continue reading Locus of control
