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
A crowd gathered near the shore in the old port town. Women have always been punished for crossing the line. Eve took a bite of the apple. Sita crossed the line drawn by one man, to be kidnapped by another. The crimes against women have increased since, and the victim blamed. I tried to escape … Continue reading On the other side of the line
Welcome to Week 35! What does this quote inspire in you, or remind you of? It could be a personal situation like the crimes committed by a family member. It could be a political, business or corporate situation. It could be a social or environmental issue, that you feel strongly about. In short, it … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 35
“Who am I to forgive, if there is no right or wrong? It was the other’s life and circumstances on one side, and mine on another. The clash was incidental.” “What am I fighting for, if there is nothing to preserve? The world will take its own course anyway, after I perish.” “What am I … Continue reading Portals
“The character of the main protagonist is my story is not developing further. I need to create a few more to lend credence to his actions.” “Are you in sync with your characters?” “Not really… this is an unusual writers’ block. It is created by having too many options.” “Like what?” “Like a single thought … Continue reading Least Common Multiple
