This is a fascinating place. The roads are bifurcated into two colours – black and white, and so are the buildings on both sides. There are a few coloured cars that appear to quiver on the road, undecided on which way to go. The traffic lights are not red and green but say Yes or … Continue reading Suspended
In a fit of rage, she smashed her champagne glass on the marble floor and stared defiantly at him. She was fully prepared for the battle this time around. He advanced menacingly towards her, and she responded with a tight slap. A stunned silence pervaded the room. It was a slap on the face of … Continue reading Unending Fight
I suppress a yawn while listening to another story of millions and crores and how the speaker saw herself perched on a peak, looking down at the unfortunate have-nots. Having worked in a bank and managed books worth thousands of crores, money fails to fascinate me. There was always a fear of repercussions if I … Continue reading Paradox
“I’m sorry, he’s gone.” The monster with steel grey eyes and a white beard covers it with a sheet. “Keep it under wraps. The elections are just a month away.” “Who killed him?” A third voice joins the melee. It was Truth, I think silently. Outwardly, I say that the culprit is yet to be … Continue reading Under wraps
How far would you travel in search of an isolated beach? Would you travel across states, countries, continents or more? Nothing beats the pleasure of finding a destination untouched by commerce and crowds. You revel in the bliss under the blue sky and hear the waves crashing against the shore. So what if you can’t … Continue reading Copywriting
In the heart of the nation’s nerve centre, where shadows whispered secrets and corridors held echoes of classified discussions, a single USB drive changed everything. Brigadier Aryan stumbled upon a confidential file that could ignite wars or dismantle alliances. His trembling fingers inserted the drive into his laptop. The screen flickered, revealing encrypted codes, satellite … Continue reading The Leak
In a lavish lounge adorned with gilded mirrors and crystal chandeliers, two peahens perched on high stools engaged in an animated conversation. Elara, her silvery feathers shimmering under the soft glow, leaned in, her eyes wide with curiosity. “Selene,” she whispered, “what do you think of this opulence? It’s unlike anything we’ve seen in our … Continue reading Two Peahens in a Lavish Lounge
What’s in a name? Everything. It’s my identity. It is how people know me. I revisit the above thought process whenever I’m unable to recall a person's name. The memory of the face and expressions and how that person made me feel is vivid. We assimilate the world in images, not in words. I’m happy … Continue reading Fuzzy places
It has been ages since you released abridged versions of yourself, to gain approval – an approval that did not help you in any way. They eulogized and encouraged you to go further, to project themselves in a positive light. Mind it, your virtues were being extolled for the sacrifices you made. Your potential was … Continue reading Where is She?
Sania’s indignation is visible more in her red eyes and tight fists, rather than in her broken words, “I did not expect this from you.” “You expected me to keep giving without taking care of my own needs first,” Anju’s response is cold. “For years, I gave in to the wishes of the family, and … Continue reading Whose game is it?
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