The prompt The response “Don’t worry! One can destroy people, things and concepts, while leaving them intact.” “I can see that. You just promote an antithesis.” “You are getting it. Paint a thick coat of black over a white surface. I did nothing to peel out the white, but it has no chance of showing … Continue reading Riding on a wheel
The deal was attractive. Rajeev would be appointed as the next CEO of the company. The equity allocated would be large enough to take care of his retirement. All he had to do, was raise questions on some strategic decisions taken by his boss, Sumit, and launch a social media campaign against alleged ‘scams’, He … Continue reading Counter-Moves
The heavenly aroma of herbs and grilled meat permeated my senses. The sound of cutlery touching the plates was not very pleasant though. How I wished, they invented noiseless cutlery! I wanted to focus more on the whispers from the table behind me. “Are you sure, this is our last meeting?” “Yes. I think it … Continue reading Where?
The smile was perfected with the help of a dentist, just like her body had been chiselled by plastic surgeons, for the upcoming beauty contest. The model coordinators had chanced upon her, when she accompanied her sister to a college event. They saw potential in her flawless skin, good figure and wide, innocent eyes. The … Continue reading The Contestant
“Turning 40 heralds middle age, and 60 is retirement. What is it about 50?” “Well… Life spans are lengthening, and work spans are shortening. So, you never know, where will you be?” “Oh, Uncertainty!” I exclaimed dramatically, “Do you sell insurance or retirement plans?” “The pathos lies somewhere in between – the inability to plan … Continue reading Insurance
“She yelled at the shadows that were following her – condemning, criticizing, disapproving. They spoke and acted just like her mother did, all her life. She drew all the curtains in the house to prevent their entry. They would be peeping in from somewhere – just like her neighbors did. She hated having houseguests. They … Continue reading The Mission
The day will forever remain etched in memory. The followers listened in rapt attention. The few that turned back to explain, grew up to be trailblazers. Inspired by Sonya at Three Line Tales - Week 68
It stared at me. My past achievements record of thirty years had awards, stocks, bonds, balance sheets, mergers and acquisitions. I dug deep to find a single relationship that mattered, a single person who cared about me ………. and found none. The few that I had started my journey with, had drifted apart. Is this … Continue reading Is this Success?
“Do you serve beef and pork out here?” “Yes, Ma’m. What would you prefer?” “I need to find another place to eat.” The young Lisa had watched the Indian girl walk out of the diner. She silently watched that the black Mary Jane was ignored, and served in the end. It was 1987, and apartheid … Continue reading The Divide
“Does it make sense anymore?” “Never give up.” “Grandma said all those who tried to dig out the treasure have died.” “That is a story fabricated to keep people away. My forefathers subjugated people to slavery, to earn this wealth.” “What do you intend to do with it?” “Return it to the people. The money … Continue reading The Treasure
