Being at the right place and time needed careful planning. Portraying the boss in a favorable light, put him in uncomfortable spots. Standing on two feet was tough, while manoeuvring moves. He killed his conscience for walking over others. The halo of success enveloped him, and he was envied for how lucky he got. … Continue reading What does Luck take?
I love making long speeches. I don’t need to prepare for it. I look at the size of the audience, and go on rambling about my thoughts on the subject, and all my golden memories associated with it. I think of the increasing number of people with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in the world, … Continue reading The Speaker’s Thoughts
Tabloids screamed of the star’s affair, upsetting his wife. The editor’s wife, a divorce lawyer told her, “There is no smoke without fire Inspired by Twittering Tales #19 - 28th Feb'17 https://katmyrman.com/2017/02/27/twittering-tales-19-28-february-2017/#comments
The roof had crashed on the Josephs. A kidnapper had called to ask for ransom, in return for their only child. Bubbles had sounded frightened and desperate on the phone. “Mom, please save me. I do not know what will they do to me. I am scared.” Tears were flowing down their cheeks, as they … Continue reading Waiting for Mom
It was his last day at work, at the age of 60. He had taken time to wind up his desk, and allocate the files before he left office. The parking lot was empty, as people had left the workplace at 6 pm. He stood there idly, and thought of all the people whom he … Continue reading The Last Day at Work
Rahul walked to the pantry for a quick shot of coffee. Men are not supposed to cry, and it was foolish to cry in the workplace. But that is the place which really makes one want to cry. He stared at the glass partition separating the tables from the vending machines on the other side. … Continue reading Jilted
I had grown up reading an Urdu couplet which said (translated version) Develop your individuality to the extent That God asks you ‘Tell me what do you want?’ I stopped being a feminist, humanist etc., and just focussed on being an individualist. Relationships touched an all-time low, as my new avatar was not easily accepted. … Continue reading Floating on a Cloud
How I love controversies surrounding my books? It puts me straight into the league of a Salman Rushdie or Taslima Nasrin. I wouldn’t mind paying someone to raise objections, but my iconoclasm does the job. I have never had to blow money on questionable pursuits. Curiosity rides over shockwaves. The trolls enjoy their fifteen minutes … Continue reading Fame and Fortune
An arranged marriage with Sameer had brought her to this country. Her life appeared to be gray and dreary like the surroundings, and her dreams frozen like the snow. Sameer had just told her, that he was already married to a German girl, and she would have to find her way back home. A car … Continue reading Dreams
The red truck parked in the middle of the road, coupled with her looks created discomfort in the bazaar. Unaware of the ripples she was creating, Carol looked wistfully at the colorful clothes around her - the floral and animal prints, the ruffles and embellishments and the swish of the luxurious fabrics. A lifetime spent … Continue reading Woman
