Welcome to a very different level of existence! Here, lockdown has been extended till May 3rd, 2020 and looks like it will be extended further. The problem of migrant labour wanting to go back home is getting acute. A religious congregation was held despite curfew orders, and the 1500 attendees are now spreading infection throughout … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #131
The garden fairy looks lonely today. Her friends have not come out to play. The air is clean and pure, but plants and flowers are wilting a bit, despite it being spring. They need water, and the service guys haven’t been too regular. Something has changed about the world. The Fairy Queen knows, but does … Continue reading Fairy Tales
“Have you seen snow, Dad?” “Yes. I even played baseball on it. That was life once upon a time.” “Oh, yeah… Mom said there were planes which took you wherever you wanted to, without health checks and quarantines.” https://only100words.xyz/2020/04/16/three-line-tales-week-220/
It takes weeks to get all the details right. All the walls, windows and wires are now in the right place. He scrapes off paint, repaints certain lines as he recalls those days. During a coffee break, he wonders if things are still intact in the same place, or if the city exists only in … Continue reading Survivor
The hangman was called on duty after several years. Capital punishment was almost abolished in the country, till a ghastly rape-murder happened. The barbarism involved in the crime generated a powerful wave against the criminals. The hangman was being interviewed by several channels about the art and science – thickness and quality of rope used, … Continue reading The last time
The station reminded her of some great creature, its constant machine whir breathing around her as she worked. It appeared to have a will of its own, not subjugated to human thought processes. She knew it they would come for him, but Herbert refused to listen to her at that point of time. She felt a … Continue reading Agenda
Well, hope you are all coping well with imposed lifestyles. Maybe, you have discovered new facets of yourself or family, which you did not know existed. I see it more as ‘physical distancing’, since online social activity is on the rise. PROMPT #130 In this week, write a piece which includes any one or more … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #130
“Can somebody help me find a lost item?” “What does it look like?” “Great, grand, glorious and very close to my heart.” “I guess you need to look close to your heart, rather than out on the road here,” the guy was rude, and moved away abruptly. Another one had passed by without recognizing me … Continue reading Lost identity
2020 promises to be a life-changing year. Seeing opportunity or disaster is a matter of individual mindsets. I wish my parents understand that I need to be out there, working to save lives. https://only100words.xyz/2020/04/09/three-line-tales-week-219/
OUTSIDE “The sky is clear, waters gleaming blue. Where are the humans?” “Do you see that roof shaded by trees? They are hiding there, scared of coming out.” “I guess we’ll let them be. Enjoy the freedom….” “Yeah… no fear of hooks or guns or knives or any other form of torture…..” INSIDE “How long … Continue reading Lessons to learn
