The signs have added on over the years, indicating that tourist inflow to the city has increased. I am happy that a few faces who had migrated to the city for jobs have returned – to find prosperity in their hometown. One face that I cared about is back. But… he is not alone. (276 … Continue reading But ….
“You missed the doors on the side, as you kept looking straight. Those were opportunities.” “I did not. The door in the front is my chance of a lifetime. It leads into the open, as the light streaming from beneath shows. It is the door to liberation.” “Maybe the doors on the side show a … Continue reading The Dilemma
The patriarch of the family suffered from Alzheimer’s, and his wife had just passed away. He overheard that certain valuables were missing, when her cupboard was opened, and it generated wild guesses and allegations of robbery. “Why do you think should they get all the benefits? They have grabbed enough in the mother’s lifetime.” “I … Continue reading Fireweed
The search of a lifetime ended in vain. They just crossed each other on life’s path, unknowingly. Certain journeys are fated with no return tickets. Three Line Tales - Week 106
Personality used to be the summation of a life. Beliefs, ethics and dreams all contributed to the final shape of human existence. Parents and teachers took several years to mould a human, changing all that they could and accepting what could not be changed. The essence of a person spread like fragrance in all interactions, … Continue reading Personality
Whoever has heard of an independent story?” “I report facts and write my perspective.” “Bullshit! It is an interlinked world, and every ‘fact’ has an impact on others. We need to write what suits our interest.” “And what is that?” “Revenue and political goodwill. That is all we need to drive the business ahead.” “How … Continue reading It’s all about the client
The pictures got increasingly uninteresting as he flipped the pages of the album. He wanted to comprehend his grandfather’s life. He had disappeared years ago, leaving behind a bewildered family. The pictures depicted his life in chronological order for some time. Then, the motley collection of picture postcards confused him, till he reached this one…. … Continue reading A Sudden Flash
Who is she and what is her story? Is she a dance director’s dream? He has won all illustrious national and international awards. He makes people twist and turn like rubber in fluid grace. He does not know what is a mind or soul. He only knows the flexibility of bodies and the magical effect … Continue reading Fluidity in motion
The world waited for the blood moon, but it failed to appear on that fateful night. Social media was rife with stories about astronomical changes affecting the earth to the approaching apocalypse. It was deemed to be the wrath of the Heavens on continuing misdeeds by the inhabitants of Planet Earth. A poet circulated these … Continue reading Kidnapped
Six kids were reported to be missing from a school excursion. Alex led the police to the forest. He had seen the note on the bench, which appeared to be a clue for Treasure Hunt. He had learnt from his detective mother that criminals often place misleading signs in the path. (275 characters) Twittering … Continue reading Misleading Clues
