This used to be the stuff of dreams. It is now the stuff of memories. The tiny apartment where he started life, still exists but is dark. He moved from being a salesman to the President of a construction company, transforming dreams into concrete reality. The stories of people he destroyed in his quest for … Continue reading Acrophobia
Esha had never been a believer. There had been no evidence of a positive, benevolent presence in her life. She listened in silent amusement as the tourist guide spoke of the faces in the mountains as ‘embedded Gods.’ Folklore said that they protected the valley and its inhabitants, and were suitably worshipped by the locals. … Continue reading Non-believer
“Predetermined destinations take the charm off a journey.” “You bought a ticket with a travel plan.” “Certainly…..” I watched helplessly as he flung himself into the valley. His entry in my life had been as dramatic …. an unplanned baby born to a teenager. Certain trips go anywhere. Twittering Tales #81
“Looks like a Human Blackout Day, after late night festivities in the town yesterday …. I see only machines executing their morning routine.” “Programming works. These monstrosities don’t need to rest.” “I wonder if that Super Programmer up there ever rests …. the fella never tires of creating conflict.” “What is the conflict you see … Continue reading Desired Output
Human beings invented an instrument called the clock, with two hands and a face with digits. They deceived themselves into thinking that they own time. They continued to improvise on the models with technology and expensive material. Each attempt left them more exhausted. And then, they reached a conclusion that time cannot be controlled. It … Continue reading Illusions
“I admire your patience.” “Years ago, I fell in love with something called a Gantt chart.” I playfully held her attention to the image on the screen. “And what’s that?” “It depicts the influence of your actions on the entire project. One act of yours could accelerate, delay or sabotage the whole process. Since then, … Continue reading Balance
A single drop of color filled in, between the outlines etched with glass liner had spilled out. The stained glass created shadows on her pristine white outfit, as sunrays filtered in through the window. The imperfection resulting from paint spillage was magnified several times over. He wondered how often a woman was maligned due to … Continue reading Stained
“I plead not guilty.” “There is evidence of your connivance in the plan.” “I helped him in hatching the plan, made him feel he can do it, and then ensured that he is unable to execute it.” “But why did you do that?” “I represent the antigods, the negative energy in the universe, the demons … Continue reading Antigods
“I can see an action plan planted in the robot.” “But the hollow paper bags might still spring a surprise, as the science of programming human minds is not yet perfect. “ “Yeah, a Zuckerberg is worshipped for a decade, and then, grilled in the full glare of social media.” Three Line Tales, Week … Continue reading Imperfect
“This is about as soulful as it can get. I can hear a lilting melody in the background.” “That is an old record, playing on that gramophone we bought in 1942. You and I sang this duet together in the Albert Hall concert.” “OMG! Can you remember dates and events? It’s been ages….” “And we … Continue reading Soulful
