‘“f I were you, I would think twice before entering that house. The owners have never been an amiable set of people.” “We can’t cut ourselves off from reality. Our interest lies in it, and of course, there are old scores to be settled.” There is a faraway look in Henry’s eyes. “Inform the police … Continue reading For this day
Fear grips him as he hears announcements about the flight being delayed due to bad weather. It is his last hope for freedom, his ticket to a new life in another country. The police can be here any moment. (203 characters)
He has experienced gut-wrenching hunger in his early years. Later, he found that fighting hunger is easier than fighting evil which suppresses independent thought. He is a writer who dares to present things in a different manner, and superimposes his vision on existing or non-existent objects. The vision may contradict known logic. The fire in … Continue reading Blazing pen
The full moon peeped through partial clouds. It is her day, and the clouds are bent upon taking away the glory. A lovelorn poet looks at the sky, and writes about the beauty of his lover behind a veil. Whom will you designate as the central character of this piece – the lover, lover’s beauty … Continue reading Cloud
ghosts from past, fears of future present demons to control I need to bust the shadows – for my place under the sun https://only100words.xyz/2019/04/04/three-line-tales-week-166/
“The guy who has filed for sixteen patents during the year, had once applied for a job in this company, and was rejected. Is this true?” “He was not seen as the right cultural fit for our company.” The HR Manager wiped the sweat on his brow, as he answered the CEO’s sharp questions. “Typecasting … Continue reading Cultural fit
It is liberation. It is also unbelievable. I find myself in this space, where nobody can inflict pain. All that matters is gone. There is nothing left to be robbed or snatched, except a sense of being alive. I experience being – not slumber or wakefulness. There is no competition between have-nots. Energy moves and … Continue reading Eternity
The documentary is a major hit, but raises ethical issues. Did the filmmakers have the required permission? Is it okay to delve into the privacy of lives – however downtrodden or less privileged they are. There is a strong movement to support online streaming of the film. There are people who see themselves in that … Continue reading Unanswered
The new language is hailed as a revolution. It will transform the manner in which computer bytes interact. The intersection of words, syllables and alphabets lead to new spaces. Blockchain might soon be declared obsolete, if this catches the fancy of the world. I’m tempted to use it like Lego blocks and put them together … Continue reading A New Order
The dog walked away with his own shadow. He had never seen loyalty and devotion of this magnitude. The ‘hoomans’ had just never given it to him. After an initial phase of protest, demanding attention and subsequent disappointment – he had learnt to be happy with his fate. They were certainly good providers, and their … Continue reading Narcissus
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