Shining star

A soul I scrubbed so hard – it glowed vaporized … it found its place in the sky The empty shell that walks this earth in search of moons, but finds none I know it ….. but no one believes that shining star up there is me… https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/its-six-sentence-story-thursday-link-up-81/

Edge of Future

“Take me out of here. I’m not a believer.” “This place is historical.” “I don’t like history.” “Where d’ya think you came from?” “It doesn’t really matter. I’ve been to Heaven’s door, and know that there is no God in there.” What I see now is unprecedented. She turns into a smoky outline gradually vanishing … Continue reading Edge of Future

Readers

“Read my thoughts if you can” is the title of the game. The class is flabbergasted how much the readers revealed about their own mindsets, than the human books. What Harry says or thinks about Tom, is about Harry, not Tom. (220 characters) https://katmyrman.com/2019/11/12/twittering-tales-162-12-november-2019/

Dark depths

I escaped superficiality, on experiencing the depth of pain. I was compelled to delve in, and find the source. Why does my mother hate me? Each humiliating episode of sarcasm, rebuke or feigned disappointment stands sharp and clear in memory. At that time, I did not know what emotional or mental abuse meant. Today, I’ve … Continue reading Dark depths

Do you take responsibility?

“Mr. CEO, why was no action taken against a sexual offender in your team?’ “We received no complaints.” “Are you aware that three women from his team have quit, without having another job in hand?” “They must have had their personal reasons.” “Is it true that your secretary had complained about the said person’s behavior, … Continue reading Do you take responsibility?

Incarcerated souls

“A new outfit covers all damaged parts, but unpeeling of facea reveal pain. Anyway, eyes stop at curvatures in the body – who looks at faces these days?” “I’m swathed in bandages. Someone once planned to bring me back to life, but the scene around is not encouraging. I don’t want to return….” “Do you … Continue reading Incarcerated souls

Digital gift

There were memories of good times spent together in that collection of old records, and our dear old friend Laxminarayan refused to part with the treasure trove. A visit to his place was incomplete without listening to a few of his favorite ghazals. He sounded low on the phone today, and we knew it silently, … Continue reading Digital gift

Emergence

External influences are getting stronger day-by-day in the garden. There are new stories, new technologies, new teachers, online manipulations which shape the personality of children. The Fairy Queen calls a meeting with her courtiers to formulate a strategy. “It is a matter of survival. We stand a risk from being wiped out of human imagination. … Continue reading Emergence

Instincts

“Can we meet every Saturday?” “You never gave any inkling you were so into me.” Her smile was infectious, and eyes mischievous. “I like the way you tackle problems head-on, something like Scarlett in Gone with the Wind… “What is the problem you’d like me to solve?” “It is just a nesting instinct, not a … Continue reading Instincts

All things culinary

A sigh escapes my lips as I glance at the kitchen sink. There is scattered evidence of my wife’s culinary experiments, and past experience is bad. I wonder what awaits me at the table, after a tiring day. “What’ve you been up to today, honey?” “I’m starting a new business.” “Hope it is not related … Continue reading All things culinary