People in the refugee camp wait patiently for the container to fill with water. They are not sure which is less contaminated – tap water or the bottles airdropped in camps – but survival is a challenge. They need to keep body and soul together. The lady behind me is the mother of celebrity sons. … Continue reading Flow
Who forgot to place the lid? What will emerge now - a deep secret, a can of worms, reverse flooding? It will be fodder to Peeping Toms and Idle Minds. Curiosity makes you a business target. I guess it was a deliberate move. Some people feed on dirt, and make money out of it. (274 … Continue reading Curiosity
“The ‘No Entry’ sign should have been on the door, not so far apart.” “Does it make a difference?” “Yes. People will always find a way in from the side, by using influence or paying a small bribe.” “Is that a comment on the socio-political environment?” “I happen to be a practitioner of law. And … Continue reading Loopholes
Villages on the country’s border were on a high security alert. One could see window panes and skylights covered with a black cloth or paper, to prevent light from passing through in the night. Blackouts were ordained, to mitigate the risk of enemy bombing. Television and internet were blocked to prevent give-away signals of a … Continue reading Scare
I don’t know why the Comet chose privacy, when it struck me. The media remained oblivious of change. I am transformed. I am blessed with supernatural powers. I can see and hear things other mortals cannot. They do not believe that I am going to outlive them. The idiots have locked me up in a … Continue reading Believe me
The Sun simmered red as it slunk towards the jagged horizon. He does not have much of a choice. The Earth moves on a chosen path, blocking him out of sight for half the world. He feels obliged to lend light to whatever part of the Moon is visible from Planet Earth. The drama of … Continue reading Day Off
"Looks like our ancestors held court here. The different size and shapes indicate a hierarchy. The broadest one was occupied by the ruler." "Ruler? You mean to say that the others were ruled?" My rebellious brother cast a challenging glance in my direction. "Every society has a structure. It is history, bro!" He went down … Continue reading Crisis
Welcome, Angel-in-Disguise! Life is no fun, and I have been waiting for an exit route. My time starts now. Once again, I will have a choice - to linger on in the waiting room for souls, or find a new family. I have learnt my lessons, and life should be better in the next round … Continue reading Time starts now
“I can’t stay here.” She wrinkled her nose in disgust, while the guy looked blank, as if trying to recall something. “You are in the future,” the room resonated with a deep voice, “this is the junk that you have been dumping on the earth for decades, and into the genes of your successors. Do … Continue reading Future
“We will come here late evening, and then, watch the fun…” “This place is not supposed to be safe after dark. There are ghost stories …” “I’ll show you what kind of hilarious ghosts they are. The monkeys watch us from the bushes all day, and then put up an act in the night. We … Continue reading Mirrors tell tales
