The statistics are perhaps right, that almost two-thirds of the country’s population is obese. I am not lecherous, but my eyes skimmed the midriff of every person I came across. My restless mind gets further mired in confusion. I have been trained to look for crisis, even when people around me are enjoying themselves in … Continue reading Who?
The young birds had flown off the nest. A few memories in the shape of scattered stationery and toys remained. A few months later, Joan could boast of seeing half a decade of life, and spending more than half of it, in cleaning up. Her job in the Fraud Prevention Cell of a bank, did … Continue reading Holding Together
An invite to Lisa’s parties was a sine-qua-non for entry into the hallowed social circuits, and people were willing to give an arm and leg to get there. Back home, she often struggled with her failing health, a wayward husband and a spastic son. She often wondered, if people were drawn by her magnetic presence … Continue reading The Hostess
“I admire optimism. It takes courage to build it, and then allow gaps”, said the sarcastic boss. He did not know the trap was laid for him. (139 characters) Inspired by Kat Myrman at Twittering Tales #39
“Hey, dude, that was cool! You glide thru’ your work without skipping any detail”. “Yes, I hopped thru’ life, gathering every single bit of information, on the territory I covered”. “What do you mean by that? We are alumni of the same college, but you have better insights”. “With the kind of influence and backing … Continue reading Insights
The award ceremony was an annual mega-event, which all businessmen looked forward to. All nursed secret hopes of earning their fifteen minutes of fame, with an award. It was a gargantuan effort to work through the panel of esteemed judges, build lobbies of influence and make it all appear so effortless. “I just focus on … Continue reading The Trophy
The Master loves to show off her ethereal beauty. He switches on the power supply, that drenches her in a watery shower, illuminated by multi-colored lights. The wow expressions on the faces around her, affirm that she is beautiful. The sharp tremors and vibrations running through her, induced by electric currents, are painful. Yet, she … Continue reading Charged Existence
Being everything to some people, and something to everyone takes its toll. Susan had struggled to retain her own identity. Yet, she felt like being several parts that did not add up to a whole. She moved to get up, but the tassels of her scarf were entangled in the drawer. Her stylist was right, … Continue reading Nerves
Raindrops ..... Life ...... From Wetness to Immersion Six Word Story Inspired by Sangbad Mitra and Sheetal Bhardwaj at Fortnight Friday Fables - 1
She was blessed with a better view of the external world, than the rest of the inmates. She was dumped here by her accomplished, well-to-do children. Three years in the mental asylum had taught her more about life, than a thirty-five year career in teacher in research. Inspired by Sonya at Three Line Tales … Continue reading Asylum
