The villagers had not received food supplies for the last two weeks. Children were not let out of their homes. Demonetization left people with scarce means, to tap alternate sources. The issue was larger. National security was at stake. Terrorist supplies had to be choked off, from all villages on the border. Inspired by … Continue reading The Larger Issue
Peter had been the sober, obedient child in the family. His mother had a soft corner for him, and supported him in all sibling conflicts. Today, Peter had shredded his brother’s text books, cut his new clothes into pieces, and dismantled his toys. The family was aghast at this unexpected behavior, just a day before … Continue reading Sober Peter
The house looked perfect for a honeymoon night, under a starlit sky. She had not realized that this would become her gateway to heaven. (135 characters) Inspired by Twittering Tales #18 https://katmyrman.com/2017/02/21/twittering-tales-18-21-february-2017/
Her world crashed with the phone call. The plane which her fiancé, Jeremy had taken to the West Coast was blown off by terrorists. How did they get on board, despite the tight security? Connivance from the airline staff was almost certain. She checked the last picture and message that Jeremy had sent her from … Continue reading No Smoking Zone
The parrot that flew away is a legend in Azerbaijan. Tourists flock to Blaband village to see the empty cage. The cage now has a paper bird in it, to symbolize Pally, the parrot. Blaband is an island village in the Lerik Rayon. A fisherman’s boat landed there in 1954, emerging from the stormy seas. … Continue reading Blaband
The castle on the top of the hill, had kept her riveted for ages. She had heard stories about beautiful maidens being woo-ed by handsome princes, and taken there. She had waited for her knight-in-shining-armor, but he never came. The valley in between was too difficult to be crossed. She was but a shepherdess, guarding … Continue reading If wishes were horses…..
It was the scent of a lady from a bygone era. The Old Demon could not have missed that. He often wandered on the beach, in the darkness of New Moon nights, in search of victims to quench his thirst. He had the gift of remaining invisible till he launched his attack, so the targeted … Continue reading Hope
He was greeted by a curious sight on the beach. The bottle he saw yesterday at the junk seller’s shop was lying there, amidst sea creatures, which looked like monsters guarding it. How did the bottle reach here? Cyrus had sold off his books, to pay for his stay in Goa for two more days. … Continue reading The Writer’s Block
"I have won an award, Dad." “Congratulations, son! But where have you been for the last 4 days?” “Digging dinosaur remains in the desert. We are combining it with Virtual Reality and 3D printing, to create a real experience for kids”, Sammy was babbling with excitement. Jim Morris, his father, was lost in thoughts. “Oh, … Continue reading The Dinosaur
Pandharinath had come to the city for the first time, to meet his son. The janitor informed him, that he had to take the elevator to the fifth floor, where his son stayed in Flat no. 507. He stood in the queue, trying hard to memorize the numbers. The door opened, and he entered a … Continue reading Going up and down
