A familiar face just whirred past me. A face and connection that I had lost somewhere in the melee of life….. and it stirred quite a lot inside me. One tends to get philosophical and reflective at this height, and I am no exception. In another twenty minutes, I will be back on the ground…. … Continue reading Floating in the Sky
“Can you imagine?” came the familiar refrain from my narcissist boss, “the rival camp is spreading rumors about my termination. They do not know …” He did not know that I had seen the orders on the desk of the head honcho’s secretary. How naïve can these narcissists be? They live in a bubble and … Continue reading bUBBLe
The dance lessons were not working. The therapist said that walking on the same path daily without any deviations was not helping his mental health. The brain gets the required exercise with dance forms, especially the ones where one has to remember the moves and execute them. John donned his dancing shoes for the first … Continue reading Golden Years
He was impressed by the depth of her intellect. An exquisitely beautiful face and haunting eyes framed by dark hair, made her look like a princess from a bygone era. Or was she a saint or nun? He was unable to make up his mind, in the besotted mental frame. Her sartorial taste was rather … Continue reading Mysterious Tales
“Can you imagine I started my business in this room? I feature in the Fortune 500 list today.” “Your achievements have been lauded by the media. The drooping blades of this ceiling fan tell a different story.” “It could be the humidity and moisture. My office is now located in a prime business location.” “The … Continue reading Eerie
Dan’s insomnia was a subject of research for the best medicos in town. His health was deteriorating, and they were giving up hope as all medicines failed to sedate him. The family insisted on calling their guru to speak to him. “So, my son, are you getting ready to wake up in a new world, … Continue reading Backstabbed
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
