The politician is trolled for referring to the economy class as ‘cattle class’, and this in a country where a majority cannot afford to fly. He was panning the new cost control measures being imposed on members of parliament. His father watches the news on TV with a fading vision, too old to remember what … Continue reading Kettled
You look for love, and I love you.... I know the treasure of loyalty, devotion and unconditional love that you offer. Unfortunate are those who do not understand our bond..... https://only100words.xyz/2020/09/17/three-line-tales-242/
Friday Fictioneers Out on the streets, I know convergence of views holds no meaning. A houseful of people scrambling for their own safety, fight suspicion, as they want to know where the other had been, and what is the likelihood of contamination. A pandemic has only highlighted existing divergence and mutual distrust. I scribble on … Continue reading Convergence
Background with Starry night sky. Falling Snow Effect. Galaxy I envy stars. They reflect borrowed light, and make the night worthwhile. They twinkle unashamedly, unmindful of their tiny size. They are a constant in the sky, not afraid of the density of passing clouds. Denizens of the earth write stories and songs around them. In … Continue reading Starry nights
“We couldn’t have done it without you, Officer!” The Commissioner smiled as he pinned the medal on my shoulder. Operation Forest Trail had been successful beyond expectations, and all criminals who engaged in poaching and illegal cutting of trees were arrested. “Inspector Mario, will you share with us the secret of your terrific tuning with … Continue reading Lullabies
“Are the social media posts ready?” “Yes. Are you sure all should be released at the same time?” “Listen carefully now. The posts will be released from different accounts within an hour, and the team to engage on the posts needs to get active immediately. You will get the cue, as soon as news starts … Continue reading On the cards
“Why don’t you throw away rotten stuff from the fridge? This cake is past its expiry date.” He yelled as he threw out several things from the fridge, and she was hit by a can or two. It is probably the relationship that has outlived its expiry date. She remembers his words so clearly, as … Continue reading Past sell-by date
He’d been courting her for two years. But she couldn’t forget her boyfriend who’d died in a car accident. He was behind the wheel when the accident occurred. Was it possible to rectify the error? https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2020/09/12/weekend-writing-prompt-174-rectify/
The road trip was taken against her wish. A sense of foreboding descended on her, as they drove on the same zig-zag roads climbing up the mountains, but she controlled herself. Teenage children don’t listen anyway. The familiar refrain of a song brought her out of her reverie. “OMG! This is not possible. It’s the … Continue reading Now why?
The car did not start on that stormy night, and then I met you. It was a turning point, from where there was no turning back ever. It was also the last night of somebody's life. https://only100words.xyz/2020/09/10/three-line-tales-241/
