“I have stopped writing”, he appears cold and distant in the darkness. “Really? Will you survive without it?” “I spent a lifetime, staining white pages and interlocking fingers with keyboards. It was heaven, it was hell, and I knew of nothing else”, he rambles on, unaware of my presence in the room. “What do you … Continue reading Transformed
“I know it. I always knew it is a conspiracy. Multiple speak, masks, iron fists in velvet gloves and knives stabbed in the back are all more real ….” “What are you rambling about?” “Pistanthrophobia – it is missing from this list. It is a design to catch people unaware….” Pistanthrophobia is the fear of trusting people due … Continue reading Reasonable Response
Reunions with college mates are great eye openers. The difference between dreams, impressions, expectations and reality all show up in one evening. Condescending looks have changed. Class monitors are no longer the leaders she looked up to. She is happy that she was sowing seeds for the future, while the others enjoyed fruits of their … Continue reading Reunion meet
“I rarely receive a sealed envelope now, which is not a communication from a company whose shares I hold. Snail mail has long since given way to faster and modern communication platforms…..” I saw a hand being raised in the audience, “Sir, I have been searching for years, for a kind soul which used to … Continue reading Anonymous
I see small reflections of myself in the world around. You are Fire. Why should that surprise you? Why did I remain suppressed in the core for so long, scared of being extinguished by the water around me? Three Line Tales
She has lived in a vacuum all her life. It is more appropriate to call it a darkness laden with non-acceptance. She has all the ideas, enthusiasm, creativity and talent, but the people around her don’t connect to it. Is it a genuine challenge for them, or a deliberate boycott of her personality? “Stop flying … Continue reading Down-to-Earth
She had stars in her eyes, but today they are visible on the ground, a little above sea level. Being a part of this august gathering is a dream come true. The people she admires, the people she looks up to, and the people she so fervently hopes would support her endeavors are all here … Continue reading Alive
People in the refugee camp wait patiently for the container to fill with water. They are not sure which is less contaminated – tap water or the bottles airdropped in camps – but survival is a challenge. They need to keep body and soul together. The lady behind me is the mother of celebrity sons. … Continue reading Flow
Who forgot to place the lid? What will emerge now - a deep secret, a can of worms, reverse flooding? It will be fodder to Peeping Toms and Idle Minds. Curiosity makes you a business target. I guess it was a deliberate move. Some people feed on dirt, and make money out of it. (274 … Continue reading Curiosity
“The ‘No Entry’ sign should have been on the door, not so far apart.” “Does it make a difference?” “Yes. People will always find a way in from the side, by using influence or paying a small bribe.” “Is that a comment on the socio-political environment?” “I happen to be a practitioner of law. And … Continue reading Loopholes
