“Can you stand straight, look into my eyes and talk? You are shaken up, you are afraid because you are no weak grounds. You do not have a case to present. I’d advise you to take a break, and come back to work after a fortnight.” The shaky, shivering guy left and the Boss smiled. … Continue reading Prize or Price?
I used to spend an hour on this park bench every evening - petting furry creatures, feeding them biscuits, watching their competitive pranks, smiling and laughing a lot. I’m back there after a decade. The darlings do not come running to me. There are a few loitering around, who have to be woo-ed with biscuits. … Continue reading Reincarnated love
Two faces from history chatted about happenings in the far-off castle. “I wonder what happened to those characters who lived there? They destroyed life on the plains, and then disappeared into their hiding place.” “I wonder if they were responsible for carving us in stone. They missed out on a grand opportunity.” “How?” “If I … Continue reading Non-inclusion
I am the more evolved soul, yet need protection from humans. But why? Because two-legged creatures imagine they own the planet, and love will take a long time to enlighten this species. https://only100words.xyz/2020/01/23/three-line-tales-week-208/
“Dynamism was his middle name, as he never paused to think before acting. The response was agile, and results delivered sometimes excellent, earning him a good reputation. But who says a performer never fails? He met his nemesis in the form of a competitor who set traps for him, and he succumbed to her charm … Continue reading Dynamism
“Check the expiry date before you consume that ice-cream. It has been around in the freezer for long.” “I’m just keeping it outside.” “But why?” “You know who is visiting us today,” his look was sombre, “Tell me honestly, don’t you want frozen hearts to thaw again?” For once, I had no answer. We loved … Continue reading Thawing
I’ve often wondered why this is called the River of Shame. What unsavoury secrets does it carry at its base? Does it remember the people who moved away, leaving deposits of whatever they wanted to shed - burdens on their conscience, or proof of their involvement? Will the river remain a mute witness, or have … Continue reading River of Shame
The scroll of the screen continued even after she closed her eyes. Outside, the monitor is showing a straight line, and the doctor has pulled the sheet on her face, declaring death. There is a lot of turbulence inside her - unfulfilled wishes, unanswered questions, anger, resentment, desire to see how he world reacts to … Continue reading Turbulent
What holds the structure together? I weave magic from within, enabling and empowering the structure to protect itself from assailants. Come out. Your services are in high demand on this planet. https://only100words.xyz/2020/01/16/three-line-tales-week-207/
I am a transformed person today. I hired Linda to think for my protagonist, for the novel to shape up. She made it clear that she has no boundaries. It has been a fascinating journey, as I explored new worlds, tested the improbable or impossible, lived outside my body, stretched my soul to extremes of … Continue reading Expansive
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