Gloria put her ledger in the secret compartment, under the false bottom of her desk drawer. It was a rather strange looking corner for an artists’ abode. Brushes and a sinister-looking pot of paint were seen, but no palette or canvas. The compartment had a very surreptitious-looking handle, as if the artist was turning its … Continue reading The Portrait
Wheels on wheels? Wheels behind wheels? Wheels dominated your life. I wanted to be the grease that lubricated your life, to help it run smoothly. But it was not destined. Life rolled on. You joined the army, married and had a family that loved you. I drove on aimlessly, alone on the highway of life, … Continue reading The Robbery
The fish had always loved this. It was a view of their home in the ocean, with several memories associated. Free movement, symbiotic existence with other flora and fauna. It also reminded them of the eery feeling as they saw divers in strange costumes, huge vessels and large nets approach the depths of their haven. … Continue reading Illusion
Alas! I have reached the end of the whirlpool, after a gut-wrenching experience of being tossed and turned over, as if my destiny was intertwined with the machinations of this monster. Just when I visualized the Agents of Death coming for me, I saw Light. This round window offered a glimpse of Hope – that … Continue reading The Journey
I hate Chinese food. And yet, I run a Chinese eating joint in Dona Paula. The statue of Dona Paula depicts Mother India and Young India – one facing East, and other the West. My mother could not bear the idea of her son marrying Paula, a British girl. Paula hated British food, but loved … Continue reading East meets West
Shucks! The back view of a hotel was always so depressing. I don’t care if people paid premium charges for the sea view from the rooms. I found them depressing. What was happening in the lives of people behind those windows? Were they living with fake identities, executing secret missions, relaxing after a hard day’s … Continue reading Windows
Jimmy’s Bar was throwing competitors out of business. It was at best, a wooden shack, deep down the road, towards the sea. There were no half-dressed bartenders. He did not believe in being crass. The drinks on the menu were the same old favorites, served for several years, and without enticing names like “Sex on … Continue reading Jimmy’s Bar
She moved swiftly across the bridge, looked up, and jumped in the deep, dangerous waters. The crowd behind her cheered and applauded, expecting her to resurface. Insensitive? No. She was a dolphin, and they gathered every Sunday to watch her playful antics. Inspired by 3 Line Tales, Week 51 #3LineTales https://only100words.xyz/2017/01/19/three-line-tales-week-fifty-one/
Yes, this is exactly what I visualized during past life regression. I ambled slowly through this tunnel, taking the time to choose a door. “Step in,” said the voice, “and meet me. You and I are not two separate beings. But we have lived through different stretches of time.” And there I saw this guru … Continue reading Rolling back in Time
The ducks, the birds and the mountain were familiar figures. He wondered where the boat had vanished. The boat was supposed to ferry him back home, where his family waited to have dinner with him. It felt like ages, since he interacted with human beings. His shadow was not joined at his feet, any more. … Continue reading The Capsized Boat
