The dilapidated factory was just one of the ruins he had inherited. A mentally ill mother, an alcoholic brother and warring factions of an extended family pulled him back to the village, after his father’s demise. He had to restart the factory, so that the villagers who had lost their livelihood could be re-employed. Peace … Continue reading Fait Accompli
My dominating mother loves her antique collection, more than her family. She remains emotionally unavailable to us, lost in history and those inanimate objects. I was nothing more than a slave or puppet for her. She humiliated me again today, and I couldn’t resist, just could not. The piece that I threw on the floor … Continue reading Control
minds spin stories that surround all action I stand exhausted differentiation between history and fiction consumes Writing prompt available at Ramblingsofawriter2016 by Elsie Hagley
He was no longer in his prime, though the spirit had not waned. Babyboomers were not a welcome word in corporates. Either they were seen as people who have clung to power for too long, or those who have lost touch with ground realities. Both the perceptions about Aman Verma were not true. He had … Continue reading The Quiet Achiever
This looks rotten on one side. Not the best for apple pie for her special people. After all, their grandchildren visited only once in a year. (140 characters) Twittering Tales #51 by Kat Myrman
She was uncontrollable, breaking things around and cutting herself. He had suffered this silently for several nights. Then, peace prevailed, and she was the best companion he ever had. Together, they would create. She wrote poetry, while he painted on a canvas. He arranged for the morning coffee to be served in the courtyard. Soon, … Continue reading Day and Night
He has suffered the abusive language of the boss for fifteen years now. There were moments when he felt like quitting, but consoled himself by thinking that there were many like him. All knew that the returns at the end of the year would be fabulous. And no other company would pay them the astronomical … Continue reading Immigration
Welcome to Week 5 of the Exploration Challenge, friends! This week, it was a LinkedIn post that got me going. Those of you who are on the platform, know that short posts on the feed have replaced long-form articles, and the posts of writers other than Influencers are not circulated. A wise friend came out … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 5
I like this chapter, The content is not on the internet. How did the fuddy duddy author of a paper book know about this concept? Three Line Tales #Week 86
“A skeleton has been found inside the house. It is surprising that the neighbors did not smell trouble for a year.” My super sleuth boss was just thinking aloud. “Old Joseph was deserted by his children, and lived alone.” “Could that be murder? The house shows no signs of a scuffle or robbery.” “I don’t … Continue reading Isolation
