It was the first time she had seen ice and experienced freezing temperatures. The excitement gradually turned to fear, as her skin turned bluish and a strange numbness overtook her body. The snow was bad enough, and she was not aware that her coffee was spiked with lethal stuff. She was the heiress to a … Continue reading Blues
“I don’t care what you do with it, I just want it gone,” Alex said, pointing at the dollhouse. They had married for love, but the cultural gaps remained. They never could adopt each other’s way of life. Strangely, she remained fixated in her childhood years, the time of her life she cherished so much. … Continue reading Comfort Zone
He couldn’t pull himself together to courageously face the vagaries of life. The search remained on for a missing piece. Compelling circumstances made him realize that the vital piece had left long ago. When it went, it took the piece of him that knew what he wanted, and left behind a feeling that he was … Continue reading A New Life
She sees it as a transgression of personal boundaries, and refuses to live in denial. They do not have a right to malign her, and loot her personal belongings, just because she refuses to conform to their way of life. They believe in compliance and unquestioning loyalty, and she seeks fair returns for her capability … Continue reading The Feminist
The roses are not so fresh, and the pages of the books yellowing – ageing along with me. The colors of the embroidered patterns I created all my life appear bright, and will remain as long as embroidery remains in fashion, and the wearer’s memories last. Life cannot be stretched beyond this – one has … Continue reading Karma Limits
There was a deathly chill in the air. The leaves peeped like frightened lambs from under the snow. The moon looked a pale yellow, as the street lights cast reddish shadows around. Inspector Sharman stopped in his tracks. The shape of the mound of the snow suggested the presence of something suspicious beneath it. “Officers, … Continue reading A chilly night
I was created from a battle of egos – between a God and Goddess who became my parents. I was gifted with the strength to take on supreme powers of the universe – the Creator, Preserver and Destroyer. Yet, it was a sleight of hand that killed me. I was restored to life by the … Continue reading Who has your back?
The signs have added on over the years, indicating that tourist inflow to the city has increased. I am happy that a few faces who had migrated to the city for jobs have returned – to find prosperity in their hometown. One face that I cared about is back. But… he is not alone. (276 … Continue reading But ….
“You missed the doors on the side, as you kept looking straight. Those were opportunities.” “I did not. The door in the front is my chance of a lifetime. It leads into the open, as the light streaming from beneath shows. It is the door to liberation.” “Maybe the doors on the side show a … Continue reading The Dilemma
The patriarch of the family suffered from Alzheimer’s, and his wife had just passed away. He overheard that certain valuables were missing, when her cupboard was opened, and it generated wild guesses and allegations of robbery. “Why do you think should they get all the benefits? They have grabbed enough in the mother’s lifetime.” “I … Continue reading Fireweed
