Secret Mission

“All set for the mission?” “Aye, aye Sir..” “OMG! Your language will expose us. We need to run another program on you.” Three days later, “All set, guys?” No response. “Are you not prepared, or are you afraid?” Two of them moved a few steps ahead, turned around and pulled their guns at the commander. … Continue reading Secret Mission

On the other side….

“I’ve never seen a boat in these waters, not even a fishing trawler.” “Why should you be looking for it?” “I wonder what kind of world exists on the other side….” Nyomo’s tone was wistful. “That is exactly what they don’t want you to see. Or you will not want to work for two meals … Continue reading On the other side….

Brats

That kid sitting in the shopping cart was both awful and awesome – for the manner in which he manoeuvred his parents through the supermarket aisles, to buy stuff of his choice. “Sonny, we can’t afford to buy all that in a week.” “You should have chosen to remain child free.” They were taken aback … Continue reading Brats

AI

“I don’t know if he brings wisdom from the universe, or is a student on a research project. But we have a lot to learn from each other.” “The first lesson you need to learn is not to let the other rule. It’s ok to be a subject of research, not an object to serve.” … Continue reading AI

Fads

“Yoga stresses on the importance of standing upside down. It brings the blood flow to the brain.” "It also gives a different perspective on the world, bringing certain things into sharper focus. My banking trainer taught me to tally signatures by holding the cheque upside down. It reveals the slants and pressure points of the … Continue reading Fads

Now what?

They do it all the time. Buying patterns are carefully scrutinized to design the future marketing strategy. Only that artificial intelligence is not as brazen as this, and the air around shops is not sprayed with disease-producing viruses. Looks like they are inventing some unheard-of, new disease to boost sales….. https://sundayphotofictioner.wordpress.com/2019/04/20/sunday-photo-fiction-april-21-2019/

Antique shop

The mirror changed my life. As night fell, and the lights were turned off, I heard voices floating through the room. I would have brushed it off as an overactive imagination, till I heard a distinct sound of thumping, and asking to be let out. I was careful enough to wake up my partner first … Continue reading Antique shop

Transparent

He yapped incessantly about the new house he bought, expensive gifts he surprised his wife with, and the freshly engineered net-worth statement he submitted to the bank for a business loan. I did not look impressed. Actually, I tried my best to, but my disapproval of his inefficiency, his corrupt and womanizing ways showed through. … Continue reading Transparent

It’s a choice

“Gender roles are assigned based on biology. A man cannot give birth.” “Sure! But he can raise a child.” “Why did the caveman not do it? There must have been a reason.” “They had no feeding bottles and breast pumps. We live in a different age.” “Is that your condition for marriage?” “Marriage is a … Continue reading It’s a choice

Immoral

Tanya sparked off a movement which assumed epic proportions across the world. She has come back to the country which humiliated her, to stand by her long-suffering sisters and give them a voice. “Quote your price for leaving the country again, never to return,” this is a message from one of the culprits she worked … Continue reading Immoral