Sakharam was not allowed to park his bicycle in the porch outside the office, or the parking lot. That space was meant for the shiny cars of executives. So, he found a space on the backside of the office to park his wheels. It was not very convenient. Sakharam would run at least six errands … Continue reading WHEELS
Helena thought her eye-protection glasses were not right. The cloud of smoke was assuming a human form. She was terrified to hear a vaguely familiar voice in close proximity, “Help me. It has been eight years.” “Eight years since what?” “He said that New Moons signify hope, not darkness. But, ninety-six New Moons have been … Continue reading The Rare New Moon
The grey skies were lit with a multitude of colors in a violent outburst. It was not the rainbow that Dennis had seen in books. His pet badger had dug out an amulet from the ground, which was emitting a strange light and sound. The menacing Dennis stepped behind like a coward. Writespiration #129
“Schooling is imposition of a thought pattern, hence, nobody can claim to be an original”, thundered the guru, “Success lies in choosing the best teacher.” “Is there something called a school of the self?”, arose a meek, soft voice in the audience. “Where is the origin of the self? You have been created from a … Continue reading School of the Self
“This really fascinates me.” “What? People staying away from work?” “No. It is the only time good people wait for the dark shadows to appear.” (140 characters)
School provides the foundation of knowledge, as well as unconditional joy. We, the Girl Guides and Boy Scouts were on a picnic in the summer vacation. One of the activities was a cooking competition. Tiny pots and other material was provided, and we had to create our own stoves with bricks and firewood. Nine pots … Continue reading Picnic Pranks
The jester accidentally dropped his mask, during the performance, and Molly froze in terror. A counsellor had told her, “The sounds in your head have risen to a level, where you can’t hear the fusion. We call it ‘white noise’.” The noise was turning black, as it got spiked with hatred. Life was no longer … Continue reading White Noise
I saw the barren branches touching the monument, of what once used to be lush, green foliage. The moss depicted years of neglect and non-maintenance. It was an isolated place. I remembered reading somewhere, about the place becoming a hideout for criminals. I thought of the books that I wanted to write, the intellectual legacy … Continue reading Mortality
After the accident, unease grew like a mold in the corners of his mind. The spattering of blood, the sound of the ambulance horn, the Intensive Care Unit and the expressionless faces of the medical team ….. something inside told him that it was the end to all his problems, but he could not feel … Continue reading Unease
The beautician is stumped. How does she enhance the looks of a girl, who is made of moonbeams? But Moonbeam wants to look her best for her debut night. She will eclipse a major part of the Sun tonight, and the world will watch her on that dark blue stage. She will compete with larger, … Continue reading Moonbeam
