Gunshots reverberated through the sounds of twilight, and the colored structures came crashing down on the kids playing there. After a pause filled with dread, people were relieved and surprised to hear the cackling laughter and mirth of kids again. The terrorist had clearly not done his research, as the structures were made of papier … Continue reading Miscalculation
The teacher followed an unusual methodology. He would make a statement, or give a postulate and ask the students to contradict it. He appeared to enjoy the interactions more than the viewers or students. “May I know where did you learn this methodology, Henry?” “All in corporate boardrooms,” he smiled, “I have lived in echo … Continue reading Dissent
“The view is hazy. Does the sky always look like this after a nuclear test?” “Remove the grain from the picture, and add a new one. What goes out in the media should be palatable.” “Aahh, the media… they don’t understand science.” “How can they? Nobody has done it so close to a city before.” … Continue reading Hazy Outlook
Autobiographies are passe. We write memoirs, which allow us to unleash selective amnesia. It helps us…. and helps the people associated with our lives. We wish to share to make a point, or document selected facts for posterity, or just indulge in self-obsession. But privacy remains a priority. We don’t want to let it all … Continue reading Stories worth sharing
The storm failed to show up, as people waited with bated breath for the predictions to come true. “No one can tell these days, neither the weather office nor astrologers. Weather moves at its own pace…”muttered people with heavy breath, as they prepared to show up at work. A holiday had been declared by local … Continue reading Awaiting the storm
He failed again … and she rejoiced. She gyrated on one foot in a celebratory jig, and froze in shock. Her nemesis was standing right behind her. “So you thought I’d given up?” “You don’t stand to gain by doing that.” “Well, I must give you credit for that. You have developed a great perception … Continue reading Victory
I “Two dead bodies found strapped to chairs in the sea……” screamed the news headlines. Was it a suicide or murder? Why should anyone be there on chairs? And why couldn’t they escape before the high tide? The idiots were testing a new device they had invented. It was supposed to lift them higher, as … Continue reading Who?
“Hey! This little fella appears to be working hard with you.” “We saved him once from a conflagration, and he’s been our ally since then.” “I wish humans showed the same gratitude, as these four legged creatures do….” (215 characters) Twittering Tales #83
Quietly, she completed the household tasks, before calling it a day. Unrest prevailed in her mind, as she thought about the requirement of employees in a local NGO. Ira was never seen as a particularly intelligent person. Ennui had ruled life, after her marriage to a rich landlord, three children and an apparently cushy existence. … Continue reading End of Hibernation
“How does the world look like from there?” “It looks like a grander version of an architect’s model of a township.” “Thank the Lord for creating the world. You are but a tiny speck in the universe.” “Oh, Philosopher …. we are big and resourceful enough to have wi-fi connectivity up here. I bow to … Continue reading Up there
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