Mission Accomplished

Expressing opinions or sharing content which is considered anti-national is a legal offence. All social media sharing is being monitored. Those who do not comply will are liable to punishment. This post from an unknown source is going viral on the internet, and somehow killing people’s right to expression is not considered anti-national. “No fake … Continue reading Mission Accomplished

Pieces of rEAlitY

“You are gifted. You are one of the best talents in writing, acting and directing that we have today. Why did you never think of doing it all for a single film? It could be a kind of signature flick for you.” The interviewer looked at her like a smitten fan in all earnestness. “I … Continue reading Pieces of rEAlitY

Crooked obsessions

We met at the school reunion a year ago. And now, Julie has invited me to see her cottage in the forest. One glance at the structure, and I exclaimed “Hey! You continue to be a Sly Stallone fan?” “Sly Stallone? What does he have to do with this cottage I designed and got built?” … Continue reading Crooked obsessions

Stardom

kilojoules of energy invested in stardom dissipates as life starts falling apart being grilled in courtrooms living in fear of a life behind grilled prison cells A jewelled existence starts withering away to hit hard ground where frailty lies shattered Fame makes one more susceptible to notoriety   SoCS and Saturday Mix at MLMM

Amber

Amber light streamed down from the arched windows, splattering the altar and their upturned faces. The bride and groom avoided looking at each other. The expressions were suitably solemn for the occasion, but tense …. certainly not happy. For a moment, the priest looked unsure of saying whatever he had to, but regained his composure. … Continue reading Amber

Screens

“I don’t think I can win this battle. All odds are stacked against me, and my voice will go unheard in the melee.” “What makes you feel less confident?” “It is a male dominated society, and they stand in support of each other. Unlike women, who tend to find fault with me.” “I stand with … Continue reading Screens

Market strategy

“What makes you so critical of these people?” “They are my target clientele for the next big product launch.” “Really? Aren’t you supposed to be kind to them, then?” “No, I will make them feel inadequate, and not up to date with the latest developments in the world market. I will encash on this insecurity … Continue reading Market strategy

Reena’s Exploration Challenge-56

Welcome to yet another week of keeping up to a challenge! It is a test of resilience for both host and partcipants, for sure, and we have made it pretty well so far. CHALLENGE We have been writing about the heroic, lofty ideas, rising up to the challenge, brave stories of survival. Today, I invite … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge-56

What was she thinking?

I am the maitre-d’hotel at this place, and I hate it. I count the cups once again. The shortfall needs to be billed to a poor guy who cannot afford a paycut. What a Scrooge is the owner of this place! 1,2,3,4 … big … small … I count again, and report all is okay. … Continue reading What was she thinking?