“Elementary! I’ll never want you to leave, because your asinine remarks often give me important clues.” “Are you giving me a raise?” “The remark is out of context. But it’s a possible motivation for the murder.” “Tomorrow’s headlines may speak of something entirely different.” He felt the cold touch of a pistol on his temple. … Continue reading Imperfect
“Brain dead” - declares the doctor. I wonder what continues to live, as I drag myself out of the Intensive Care Unit. On that bed lay a woman who lived in fear of death for a decade. She did not believe in reincarnation or life after death. The phone vibrates, and I answer it reluctantly. … Continue reading Headless
He laid awake and said the name into the night. The night smirked, “Find a new one. There are so many breathing the same name to darken the sky.” “I want it to light up the night”, said he. “It needs an original source - greatness being bestowed by darkness, admirers or followers is short-lived.” … Continue reading Greatness
“Right and wrong are such subjective terms. Stop your crusade, and get real…” The venom in my own child’s voice is shocking, but I gather myself again. “…. your religion and morality buddies won’t be around when you need them.” Nor are you, I silently think, but explicitly say, “It is not about buddies or … Continue reading Right or wrong?
The backdrop is perfect for a photoshoot, but I feel several eyes piercing through my existence from the windows. It causes discomfort, but they will be witnesses to what they see here tomorrow morning. The stage is set, and the act will be executed - though I'm not the scriptwriter, but I want people to … Continue reading Scriptwriter
“I guess we’re saying the same thing,” said a commentator who was trolled on social media. The author retorted, “It is all about how, when and where you say it.” Comments that followed …… “A manufacturer only processes, does not create anything.” “Beauty emerges after chiselling.” “Not really, it is about relevance of the final … Continue reading It’s all about consumption
“Power lies in changing the shape of the skyline”, said the star architect. “It can change in a few minutes, and go viral,” silently though the military chief. “How will it help me?” calculates the politician. A few strokes of the brush change colours, and the artist smiles, “What are the clouds made of?” “How … Continue reading Shades of meaning
The pose is attractive. But the message on my phone speaks of something else. “Check the guy who comes with a hat. He is suspected to be in possession of contraband goods.” “Hey, mister! This side…. Our officials would like to speak to you.” He flashed his sweetest smile, but my perspective has changed. Duty … Continue reading Duty comes first?
"The arches will keep appearing ... to the other end of the world." "No. There is only a finite number of times the pattern repeats itself, and then infinity begins." "What is infinity, other than repetition of the finite?" https://only100words.xyz/2020/10/01/three-line-tales-244/
“Turn up the volume of protests …. change is never an easy feat to achieve,” the voice is dominating, emphatic and reeks of impatience to win the war. “Does change even matter any more?” I speak after a long, pregnant pause, sounding ominous to him, but at peace with myself. “What do you mean,” his … Continue reading Ominous
