“Mom, she stole my pencil.” “Both of you are supposed to share stuff, so it isn’t stealing.” Time flies, and the birds are old enough to fly the nest. “Mom, since we will both work in the same city, sharing an apartment will save cost.” “Be prepared to lead separate lives, as your priorities change….. … Continue reading Dots and shapes
He has lost several pounds of extra flab. He steps out in the unlockdown, well-disguised behind the beard, mask and huge frames of sunglasses. People back home have been waiting for his return. “You are under arrest, Jekyll” growls the police inspector. “I’m not Jekyll, there is a mistake in identification,” he mumbles as his … Continue reading Identification
"Howard Roark built each doorway and ceiling to suit the frame of Dominique Francon, when he built Gail Wynand's house." She was holding a copy of "Fountainhead" in her hands. "This is only a simulation, my love. The design is yet to be perfected." "I understand. I also need a wardrobe built to suit my … Continue reading Framed
“Why do certain things look so sharp and clear, and others get blurred in pictures?” “It's all a play of light, and good photographers learn how to manipulate it.” “So am I learning …. But how do I decide what to focus on?” Ted is more a philosopher than a photographer, and inclined to move … Continue reading Creative Power
“This is where I wanted to be. This is what I’ve dreamt of all these years, while perfecting my skills.” The voice was loud, but the winds did not carry it ahead. There appeared to be an invisible block around the castle. Maybe the winds had decided to stay away from happenings in the castle. … Continue reading Eclipsed world
Jaime spent the whole day browsing the antique store and left with just one thing. It was what he had been paid to pick up. The statue had diamonds concealed in it. The police car was waiting outside. The trap was to set up an exorbitant price for the statue. Only the person who knew … Continue reading Antiquity
What was so pathetic about her, that most people turned apathetic? She silently suffered the punishment for being different. Her skin color and facial features all resembled that of the family, but the mind was different. Her mother often made these remarks, that her brain on a petri-dish, would look green or black or some … Continue reading Rainbow
The handsome hunk aspires to be a model, and find a ticket to Bollywood from the ramp. He sweats it out in the gym, and sends messages to at least ten model co-ordinators and casting directors every day. He gets the break he always dreamt of, goes on to become an actor and earns accolades … Continue reading Strength
“I don’t like the sight of dirty feet from the window. Never seen a glamorous pair of shoes.” “I’ll change the curtains. You keep shopping online.” “Deliveries to this small town are delayed.” “Find webinars or Netflix - anything to keep yourself occupied.” He knew it the relationship will not last long. It was only … Continue reading Not made for each other
“Obduracy is the first sign of insanity. The schizophrenic actually believes that whatever he sees and narrates is happening. What we call hallucinations are very real to him, and it impacts his body systems.” She is no longer in the classroom. Scenes of the physical and verbal scuffles between her parents float before her eyes. … Continue reading Insane vibes
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