“How do you like my new computer?” “Show me …” “It is on the table. One can illuminate any part to act as a screen. It doubles up as a robot, and moves on appropriate instructions. It is smarter than a human assistant.” “You look excited about your new acquisition.” “Well, aren’t you?” “Can you … Continue reading A better world
She lived in a castle all her life, but never knew happiness. The cold stone floor, the bats hanging upside down on the ceiling and a Spartan meal served in a metal plate without cutlery defined her existence. Her detractors feared that she would use broken china or cutlery to hurt herself, or them. The … Continue reading Shifting shafts of light
Life has been an uphill struggle for me. Reality does not match my ambitions, and the causes are not always external. I need to develop a success mindset. I battled with my genetic makeup, acquired personality traits and my reactions to the world, based on cumulative experience. Altering the crystalline structure that shapes my personality … Continue reading Bit by Bit
She was the first to walk out of the office, but knew that hundreds will soon follow. She needed to find a table in the nearest coffee shop, to work from, for at least an hour. How she hated these mock fire drills, which were always held on the busy last day of the quarter! … Continue reading The Last Day of the Quarter
Madhu was shocked to find her loving husband gone from the house, leaving a note saying that he still loved her, but could not bear to live with her. She was well into her forties, still beautiful, her house was well-kept, and she won plaudits for being the best hostess in town. Her only grouse … Continue reading Ten to one
She wondered if John was the same, silly teenager she had fallen in love with. He had won several awards for his research on artificial intelligence. A part of their home was converted into a lab. She was the lucky owner of two robots, to do all the housework. She learnt a bit of programming, … Continue reading Programmed
Cathy’s mind harked back to her college days. It was a conservative township in the 1970’s, when phone calls from boys, were looked at suspiciously, by the parents of nubile girls. It was the era before cellphones and caller ids were invented. Cathy was often engaged by her male classmates, to dial a number, wait … Continue reading Will the phone ring?
“Why do only a few windows have lights?” “The source is external. It is how you to choose to project your thoughts on objects and people.” (137 characters)
“The boat is ready to take us back. The holiday ends.” “Oh! How will I miss the peace and quiet of Nature!” “Really? Will you miss existence at a primitive level?” “Jeff, how can you …… ?” Amanda looked disappointed. “We have conquered nature to some extent, and built our civilizations. We have created comfort … Continue reading Harmony
Sunday Writing Prompt: Fly like a Falcon *note: this week Oloriel is supposed to be your host, but I’m not sure if she will be here, so in case – I’ve offered you this. If she does post as well, you have a choice. Sunday Writing Prompt: July 23: Fly Like an Falcon Today is the … Continue reading Sin
