“We take pride in the past, but are excited about the future. Here lies your key to leadership – build anticipation, ignite hopes – it is all in the air, unverifiable.” My mentor rambled on, failing to generate any excitement in me, “Doesn’t this fire you, my boy- the idea of ruling over minds and … Continue reading Up in the air
A search was on for people who disappeared in the storm. Eleven came together to check why the rescue teams were ignoring them. Only they did not realize that they were not alive any more. https://only100words.xyz/2019/08/01/three-line-tales-week-183/
I see a few curious glances darting in my direction, but they soon get busy with their game. I am seen as a stranger in this part of the state. I hope the caretakers do not suspect that I’m a kidnapper, as I stare at the kids unabashedly. They laugh at me, as I slide … Continue reading Back there
She met the industrialist on the beach – a celebrity she respected and looked up to. “I’ve never done it before.” “You can. I never fail to spot talent.” “Are you sure you want me on board?” “An exciting career awaits you. Don’t lose confidence.” This vacation was going to be life-changing. She was ready … Continue reading Take-off
“Power-broking is the only competence he possesses. No wonder he failed in at least three businesses attempted in the last one year.” “He is on to the right one now. He runs an academy for amateur politicians, preparing them to contest the next election.” “I can guess who is backing him.” https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2019/07/27/weekend-writing-prompt-116-amateur/
I chuckle at the coincidence. One of the trolls looks like a popular leader. I see reflections of his allies and opponents in the other figures, and start building stories around it. This promises to be a trip with high creative potential. On the way back, I see a rather threatening figure looming large in … Continue reading Ineffectively intelligent
“Good morning, Joe!” “Well, the morning has not been so good. I was on the boss’s firing line.” “You should take your reports to him at the right time.” “And when is the right time?” “One needs to figure it out with observation. Befriend the boss’s secretary, keep your ear on sounds that escape from … Continue reading Perfect strategy
I am the black sheep in the family my mother looks down upon, and humiliates at the drop of a hat. I tried hard to come up to her expectations, and then reached a conclusion that it isn’t necessary. I’m happy to live my life in the way I want. There was a housebreak in … Continue reading Relief
She found herself with a shrink on a blind date. “Why should a celebrity choose to go on blind dates, when you’ve had your fair share of high profile link-ups?” “I needed to see myself in a different way, after the last movie bombed on the box office.” “Hmmm… a problem in handling failure, and … Continue reading Spunk
There are certain words that sprung up in my late years, and some existing words in the dictionary that became commonplace. Words got abbreviated, and the spirit lost in the carelessness with which these are thrown around. Awesome and Rockstar are two I can recall right away. ‘Amazing’ was the boss’s remark on congratulatory mails … Continue reading Lingua Franca
