The fear of waking up one fine morning, and not having a device to log on, haunts her. Her relationships, finance, thoughts and memories, all lie trapped inside. She sends a message to her husband, “Ryan, your device is clogged with messages. Don’t forget to delete, even if you are too busy to respond.” Ryan … Continue reading Communication
The butler served a perfect meal at the dining table. As usual, Suma did not share the meal. I see her picking on a salad leaf and gulp Diet Coke, and notice the fine lines on her face. She tells me about her day, in a rather staid, informative manner. “Shall we go to Thane … Continue reading Going back in Time
“Take that sweater off. The sky is clear. It will soon get sultry.” “There is a fancy dress show in the evening. Need to collect my rewards.” (140 characters)
Lisa stared at the painting above the mantelpiece. Her eyes looked blank. “I wonder why the world had been fascinated with the myth of dragons for so long.” “Dragons are believed to possess reptilian intelligence – a strong instinct for survival, coupled with fire-breathing determination. It appeals to the hearts of many strugglers in the … Continue reading Hope dashed
Michael used to drive home late, and saw a beautiful lady, dressed in a Victorian lace dress, standing at a particular spot on the road, every day. What was she doing there? He could not contain his curiosity, and stopped to speak to her one evening, “Lady, can I help you in some way?” She … Continue reading The Time Challenge
Scene I “It’s an intricate problem, Jack.” “Which one is not? The IT team is battling the hackers.” “I hope they are competent. The new CTO is a close confidante of the CEO.” “What do you fear? Is he likely to rat on us?” “He may or may not. But he lacks competence to handle … Continue reading Ratted
I am intrigued by the life of a moment, a speck in that unfathomable monster called Time. Time is re-interpreted several times, as humans struggle to understand the exact nature of the relationship. Where is the axis? Who is moving against whom? Does it exist, or is it a concept we created to measure the … Continue reading Moments
Why would anyone remember a bus ride on a foggy, winter morning? There were many people commuting to work, some holding seats for their friends and some dozing off on the long ride. I could not focus for more than 5 seconds on any of them. It was a ride that changed my life. I … Continue reading A foggy, winter morning ….
Guess what? I met my soul today, and it was beautiful. Suddenly, my imperfect figure and thinning hair did not matter. The people with disapproving glances, the cutting remarks, the scars of rejection all disappeared. It was me, bathing in serenity, totally at peace with myself. Death or meditation? When I come out of this … Continue reading Guess what?
“How can you have that scratched sofa in your living room?” “Memories!” “What memories?” “I have brought up three babies, who left their marks on my life. And I had to leave them in a friend’s farmhouse, as the neighbors objected to the ruckus they created outside.” “These kittens?” Inspired by Zoe at Six … Continue reading Memories
