It’s all about consumption

“I guess we’re saying the same thing,” said a commentator who was trolled on social media. The author retorted, “It is all about how, when and where you say it.” Comments that followed …… “A manufacturer only processes, does not create anything.” “Beauty emerges after chiselling.” “Not really, it is about relevance of the final … Continue reading It’s all about consumption

Shades of meaning

“Power lies in changing the shape of the skyline”, said the star architect. “It can change in a few minutes, and go viral,” silently though the military chief. “How will it help me?” calculates the politician. A few strokes of the brush change colours, and the artist smiles, “What are the clouds made of?” “How … Continue reading Shades of meaning

Duty comes first?

The pose is attractive. But the message on my phone speaks of something else. “Check the guy who comes with a hat. He is suspected to be in possession of contraband goods.” “Hey, mister! This side…. Our officials would like to speak to you.” He flashed his sweetest smile, but my perspective has changed. Duty … Continue reading Duty comes first?

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #155

Welcome back! The response last week was very encouraging. A personal thank-you to each one of you who found time, inspiration and effort to write, and dig into creativity. PROMPT #155 Horror is a genre we haven't touched in the Exploration Challenge prompts as yet. It may have figured in the responses, but not in … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #155

Measured

"The arches will keep appearing ... to the other end of the world." "No. There is only a finite number of times the pattern repeats itself, and then infinity begins." "What is infinity, other than repetition of the finite?" https://only100words.xyz/2020/10/01/three-line-tales-244/

Ominous

“Turn up the volume of protests …. change is never an easy feat to achieve,” the voice is dominating, emphatic and reeks of impatience to win the war. “Does change even matter any more?” I speak after a long, pregnant pause, sounding ominous to him, but at peace with myself. “What do you mean,” his … Continue reading Ominous

Take us out of here….

It came as no surprise to anyone when she entered the arena and found it inhabited by winged predators. It was popularly held theory that the destructive virus was bred in the confines of this space. The people who dared to speak had been eliminated. The eerie silence was pregnant with terror and horror. The darkness got dense, but she … Continue reading Take us out of here….

The world you saw

“A holiday in the skies gives me a view of what birds see,” said his last message, “I resent the silence of birds who see all, but do not tell.” I wish you could tell us about the zaniness you witnessed. A fall ended it all, and plans came to nought. I’m paragliding, because I … Continue reading The world you saw

Snacking

“#MeToo movement is not over yet, and here comes the drug-peddling scandal…” “Why does it bother you?” “Some of us are being victimised…..” “Are you sure you’ve never done it to others?” The big time film director looked flustered. He is not used to this kind of a response. “Well, it affects the manner in … Continue reading Snacking

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #154

Reena's Exploration Challenge Welcome back to another week of creativity! PROMPT #154 What you see below is neither an image prompt nor a theme. I prefer to see it as a background on which you have to write something. Do you see layers here, or is it just a two-dimensional image? Is something hiding out … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #154