Fireman Patrick had just responded to the call of duty. Unusual sounds from a window attracted his attention. A puppy was dragging a baby wrapped up in a sleeping bag, and howling. The wooden staircase at the other end had fallen victim to the raging fire, and the puppy was now moving towards the window. … Continue reading A lesson for a lifetime
“You were brought here to be a change agent. I do not see results.” “There is no co-operation from others.” “You were hired to bring a fresh outlook, not be judgemental on past actions.” Change has always been a tricky business. Inspired by 'In other words, fresh....' at Patricia's place Image: changefactory.org
It was the Mumbai Chowpatty again – the place where I had loved and lost. Angela was a tourist from Scotland, who was fascinated by my commitment to social entrepreneurship. She had gone out of way to support my endeavors, and helped in getting funds from other countries. She left, never to return. Perhaps, it … Continue reading Ripples in Time
Son! Date the girl you love amidst nature, for true bonding and heart-warming conversations. I’ve seen underbellies of malls n multiplexes…. (140 characters) Inspired by Kat Myrman at Twittering Tales #31
The prompt The response “Don’t worry! One can destroy people, things and concepts, while leaving them intact.” “I can see that. You just promote an antithesis.” “You are getting it. Paint a thick coat of black over a white surface. I did nothing to peel out the white, but it has no chance of showing … Continue reading Riding on a wheel
The deal was attractive. Rajeev would be appointed as the next CEO of the company. The equity allocated would be large enough to take care of his retirement. All he had to do, was raise questions on some strategic decisions taken by his boss, Sumit, and launch a social media campaign against alleged ‘scams’, He … Continue reading Counter-Moves
The heavenly aroma of herbs and grilled meat permeated my senses. The sound of cutlery touching the plates was not very pleasant though. How I wished, they invented noiseless cutlery! I wanted to focus more on the whispers from the table behind me. “Are you sure, this is our last meeting?” “Yes. I think it … Continue reading Where?
The smile was perfected with the help of a dentist, just like her body had been chiselled by plastic surgeons, for the upcoming beauty contest. The model coordinators had chanced upon her, when she accompanied her sister to a college event. They saw potential in her flawless skin, good figure and wide, innocent eyes. The … Continue reading The Contestant
“Turning 40 heralds middle age, and 60 is retirement. What is it about 50?” “Well… Life spans are lengthening, and work spans are shortening. So, you never know, where will you be?” “Oh, Uncertainty!” I exclaimed dramatically, “Do you sell insurance or retirement plans?” “The pathos lies somewhere in between – the inability to plan … Continue reading Insurance
“She yelled at the shadows that were following her – condemning, criticizing, disapproving. They spoke and acted just like her mother did, all her life. She drew all the curtains in the house to prevent their entry. They would be peeping in from somewhere – just like her neighbors did. She hated having houseguests. They … Continue reading The Mission
