NEWS HEADLINES 23 people fall into a ditch, due to a heavy fog yesterday night. Anonymous sources say that the ditch did not exist there till a few hours before. Terrorists swooped into a town on the country’s border and took control of the houses. They have set up firing posts inside. A fog-generating machine … Continue reading Foggy truths
"This has got to be the quickest delivery service in town." "We land on the helipad on your terrace, to bypass the traffic jams, and deliver at a premium." A gunshot was fired at the rope, "My competitor will now think about expanding this business further." Three Line Tales #Week 115
“What business exactly are you in? Why do celebrities chase you?” “I have built their careers, by branding them as commodities that sell. I know what the market looks for, and I package them accordingly.” “This attempt is not so attractive. Are you sure you are building her career?” “Curiosity is the buzzword … anything … Continue reading Branding Merchants
“Same spot, same pics …. Can’t we do something different on our vacay?” “I’ve heard that the spirits of those who die unnatural deaths hover around for ages.” “Ohkk! You are still obsessed with your ex. How can the spirit help you now?” “Spirits remember the tormentor.” “Was that u?” (280 characters) Twittering … Continue reading Spirits remember
He could see the place teeming with hungry, young students– his younger self intently watching Norah eat. This was the only joint he could afford, and his hunger was more for Norah’s company, than food. He visualized the young faces mature into adults, settle down in cosy matrimony, raise a lovely daughter …. it was … Continue reading A parallel journey
Welcome again! Coming straight to the prompt this week ….. Here’s the picture and the lines. Feel free to write whatever comes to mind – poem, story, free format writing, personal reflections, memoirs, anecdotes -- and link up to this post. LAST WEEK’S ROUND UP Hecblogger at http://playingwithwords.blog/2018/03/30/decoding-love/ Michael at http://summerstommy.com/2018/03/30/reenas-exploration-challenge-week-30/ Eugenia at http://amanpan.com/2018/03/30/incomprehension/ Reena … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 31
Oh, it was that pesky creature rearing its head again ! Amar fingered the wearable device that he had carried on his expedition. But, he failed to decipher the number of weeks, days or hours that he had spent in this timeless state. There were no calendars or clocks in this part of the universe. … Continue reading Bottomless Pit of Ignorance
Dreams of a lifetime vanished in thin air, as you walked past with your magical gait. I needed oxygen to live, and I tried to bottle up a bout of fresh air, and own it forever. Alas, it was never meant to be …. you left as you came in. Three Line Tales
“It is not safe outside. Stay put here …” there was urgency in her voice. I knew what was coming. “What makes you think so?” “Look there”, she pointed towards the open key hole in the door. The door had certainly seen better days. “I see the blue expanse of the sea….” “Shhh…. The giant … Continue reading Grey horizon
“The business is spiralling towards success, and all credit goes to this brilliant team here….” The hall was filled with applause, as the baritone reverberated across the audience. I couldn’t help but notice that some smiles on the dais looked decidedly strained. I voiced my doubts in a whisper to my neighbor in the front … Continue reading Illusions
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