Vulnerability draws the manipulator, but he baulks at the idea of being manipulated. This monstrosity, which appeared to lie belly up, is ready to speed away at a moment’s notice, with winking tail lamps laughing at the discomfiture of others. And no, Laura is not at the wheel, but he wonders why the thought of … Continue reading Discomfiture
Why should I believe what you say?” “Because you have no other option but to believe.” “Falling in line and believing are different things. I can do something because there is no option, but I will always know you are being dishonest”. “Who cares? Outliers cannot label others as liars. All those who stand to … Continue reading The Lever
Welcome back! PROMPT #381 Here are two images for you to choose from. If you find a common link, you may use both. Source: Pocket-Lint This truck looks like it has flipped and landed on its roof while pulling in for some petrol. It is, however, designed to look that way. Take a closer look … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #381
A woman’s silhouette, her features obscured by the darkness, moved outside the window – her presence impossible, for she had died ten years ago. He sat up in bed, disturbed by this strangely unwarranted intrusion. He looked around for unusual signals, but there were none. Yet, he could not gather the courage to get up … Continue reading Intrusion
“One or more terrorists are still hiding somewhere.” “How can you say that?” “They abandoned the rocks after the full-fledged army attack, but two rocks are missing from this box. I’d counted all.” For once, the Captain believed him. “Take your positions, quick”, he barked. Silence. There was no sound of gunfire from anywhere. “Look … Continue reading War and Peace
“Man cannot replicate or compete with nature”. “Mankind often overpowers nature, for both good and bad.” “I don’t see any good in what you say”. Veronica smiled. She could never win over her sister Valerie with logic. Yet, they relied on each other for emotional support. “Val, look at it this way. I never learnt … Continue reading Two sides of a Coin
I wonder why she confides in him. He listens to her, then disconnects and dials his buddies. They are guffawing over a secret or deriding her obstinacy. Did she hope he would convey her message to the concerned people? If he did, it would be tinged, or rather, coloured, with his opinions, not her perspective. … Continue reading Vulnerable
Stupid girl! I already do that. I love you as an extension of myself. I expect you to echo my beliefs, live by my value system and be grateful for the opportunity. You failed to read the second part; not me. I’m not what you expect me to be. What Do You See #288
The Diary of Anne Frank and compilations of letters by Jawaharlal Nehru, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Emily Dickinson brought the personal into the public sphere. While celebrities have written the letters, Anne Frank’s diary revealed the horrors of a situation that attracted worldwide attention. Is it a violation of personal space? What exactly happens when … Continue reading JOURNALS
Welcome back! PROMPT #380 The prompt for this week is a thought. I can't call it a quote or poem or anything else. Who will read my diary? Let the five words take you wherever they go - introspection, reflection, fear, inspiration, legacy ... There is no restriction on the length or format of the … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #380
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