“I don’t know how to interpret your composure - indifference or strength?,” she looked perturbed, just as she always reacted. “It’s just composure, nothing more or less,” I make a bold assumption that she will understand, “When I started my journey as a life coach, I was not prepared for the boutique of emotions and … Continue reading Black Swan
A change in placement, pattern or taste would have been welcome. She was tempted to add some new seasonings in the tray several times. But one had to follow a set of rules in that house. There were things titled “I just love this”, and others were “Yuck”. No middle ground was ever visualised or … Continue reading Narcissism
“It was never meant to be an equal world. Paucity of resources created inequality amongst competing tribes, and we invented power.” The young assistant eagerly types his bytes in her device. The celebrated anthropologist does not know his words are worth a fortune, especially after that trip with the ruler of the land. “Did you … Continue reading Power
"Turn around, and your expression will tell me the story." "Promise you won't scream...." the voice sounds different. Turn around she does, and I don't scream. I'm mesmerised into silence by her beauty. I know I'll key in my credit card number next, and buy what I can't afford. The manner in which witches are … Continue reading The Witches Garden
I found you somewhere there, in those toys for garage sale .... (maybe your bloated ego) Really? You cared enough to find me? Only you could have chucked out that red doll - so precious to my deprived childhood, and hoped to see me amongst buyers. Tell me, who was looking for whom? https://only100words.xyz/2020/10/15/three-line-tales-246/
smart “I’ll be back in a jiffy.” He said. Time is measured differently by riders of different vehicles. He did not return. She was the single parent to a child she was carrying then. She is proud of his success, and the fact that he flies around the world. He may find his father some … Continue reading Different Destinations
It’s a long and arduous journey. I’m not sure if I’ll make it. If you do, will you turn and look at the road you traversed? Yes. If you do, will you regret or celebrate it? It depends on what happens enroute. What do you thing will make it worth celebrating? Overcoming all obstacles on … Continue reading Long Roads
“I’ve never been to a place of worship. I don’t believe in God.” “One doesn’t have to worship to believe in God. Religion is a man-made institution, with an imaginary God as a central character. The Creator is not confined to any structure.” “Imaginary is the word”, he continued with an animated expression, “Do you … Continue reading Wrong end
“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
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