Ratted

Scene I “It’s an intricate problem, Jack.” “Which one is not? The IT team is battling the hackers.” “I hope they are competent. The new CTO is a close confidante of the CEO.” “What do you fear? Is he likely to rat on us?” “He may or may not. But he lacks competence to handle … Continue reading Ratted

Moments

I am intrigued by the life of a moment, a speck in that unfathomable monster called Time. Time is re-interpreted several times, as humans struggle to understand the exact nature of the relationship. Where is the axis? Who is moving against whom? Does it exist, or is it a concept we created to measure the … Continue reading Moments

A foggy, winter morning ….

Why would anyone remember a bus ride on a foggy, winter morning? There were many people commuting to work, some holding seats for their friends and some dozing off on the long ride. I could not focus for more than 5 seconds on any of them. It was a ride that changed my life. I … Continue reading A foggy, winter morning ….

Guess what?

Guess what? I met my soul today, and it was beautiful. Suddenly, my imperfect figure and thinning hair did not matter. The people with disapproving glances, the cutting remarks, the scars of rejection all disappeared. It was me, bathing in serenity, totally at peace with myself. Death or meditation? When I come out of this … Continue reading Guess what?

Memories

“How can you have that scratched sofa in your living room?” “Memories!” “What memories?” “I have brought up three babies, who left their marks on my life. And I had to leave them in a friend’s farmhouse, as the neighbors objected to the ruckus they created outside.” “These kittens?”   Inspired by Zoe at Six … Continue reading Memories

Suspicion

"The driver's face is not visible. I am weary of getting into that tourist van." "Stop making excuses! Just because you do not like historical places...." "Why doesn't it have a number plate?"   Inspired by Sonya at Three Line Tales #Week 80

Sage Advice

Mortal Cloud envies the limitless, unfathomable, omnipresent sky. “It is only ether”, he said vehemently, “not capable of giving life to anything on earth. And these stupid humans just chase dreams.” “Does it really matter? Use its expanse to write your stories on it. It is a canvas to give you visibility.”   Writespiration by … Continue reading Sage Advice

ReInvention

He saw the ugly rock on his morning walk every day, and turned away in disgust. Today was different. The rock looked clean, with a red piece of cloth full of coins and flowers, kept in front of it. He noticed with interest, that parts of the rock resembled a face, and had vermilion painted … Continue reading ReInvention

Slaves of Context

Howard Roark was slammed for building a flat Stoddard Temple in ‘The FountainHead’. It made humans feel tall, and not like pygmies in front of an imposing ceiling. God is only where you imagine it to be. Are speakers placed on a high dais, only for visibility? Do performers dress in exotic clothes, only to … Continue reading Slaves of Context