“I don’t think I will….” The pause seemed like an eternal stretch of time. What if she wants to leave forever? He should never have asked in the first place, forcing her to take a decision. That moment brought many scenes from the past to mind – where he had been dominating, overbearing, violent, imposing … Continue reading A pause
"The pieces don't fit together," I wish I could smooth his furrowed brow. His parents had given birth to him, but were totally incompatible with each other. Insanity is something he had inherited, and it was affecting him in a phased manner. The pieces were never meant to fit together. https://only100words.xyz/2020/05/21/three-line-tales-week-225/
It is what I’ve grown up with. A kindly soul with a straggly beard, torn clothes and a guitar took me under his wings, when I was a kid starving on the streets. I learnt how to earn money with music, from Lenovo. Life was good, till Lenovo did not wake up one morning. He … Continue reading It kept me going…
The verdict is out. “All four accused found guilty, to be hanged to death….” The defense lawyer is defiant. “I cannot let four young people die for the sake of one girl, who was out on the streets in late hours.” A whisper in the crowd, “Is this man for real?” The nervous speaker has … Continue reading Volcanoes
No one turned up in the park today again. I hope they are all safe wherever they are are. I’ve been working incessantly to keep them safe - for the last 23 years - since that fateful day when they killed me on that bench. I swore that I would not let it happen to … Continue reading I hope they are safe, wherever they are
Opportunity flew by. I let it go Only my dulled senses and fading sensibilities can be blamed.. https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2020/05/16/weekend-writing-prompt-157-fade/
A sharp pain shoots through my head on the left side, as my husband animatedly makes a political argument. We do not support the same ideology. Life is back to normal in a while, but the pain continues. I wonder how much of it is psychosomatic. And what exactly is the trigger that generates discomfort … Continue reading Shooting Pain
"How is watching different from seeing or looking?" "Well, the language is slimy, but I guess it has something to do with being alert …. Seeing and looking are comparatively passive activities." "So, it is somehow tied to getting a desired result in a time-bound manner?" "Er…. Maybe." He flung the expensive wrist-watch at me, … Continue reading Shackled
It was fun to pose as a frog prince, and let all the young girls kiss me. But then.... I did not turn into a prince. The girls were furious at being tricked, and threw me into the nearest well. I've been unable to jump out despite all efforts. Memories fade, and dreams change. The … Continue reading Frog in the Well
Time flies. Let it fly. I'm more than ready to fly faster. Take me to another age. Wow! I've never had a companion like you. Come, fly with me... https://only100words.xyz/2020/05/14/three-line-tales-week-224/
