Scamster

“Of course, we’ll be too happy to help you, Ma’m”, stuttered the customer service representative, “just complete the details in the form, and the amount will be credited to your account.” He couldn’t believe a celebrity was taking a small loan from them. The scammer moved ahead confidently with her purported identity. A small effort … Continue reading Scamster

Artificial Intelligence

The eternal secret reveals itself in the fourth decade of her life - keywords not chosen carefully. Subconscious re-imprinting is a full-fledged course in NLP, but who knows when it gets imprinted. Can there be a program to design a child before it comes into the world? It would save so much trouble later. If … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #221

Welcome back! PROMPT #221 This week we give you two images. You can choose any one or both, and base your piece on whatever comes to mind. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap.  Any … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #221

Orange on Black

The young scion of a prestigious business family makes waves in the industry, as she completely changes the face of the business. The new products are quirky, cost less than the competition  and appeal to millennials.  Senior managers are concerned about investment being higher than the returns, but the septuagenarian Chairman quips, “The company needs … Continue reading Orange on Black

A letter

I know you don’t expect me, nor am I a welcome visitor in your self-imposed isolation. But this is to let you know that I’ll be there with you next week.  I’m haunted by the stones in that cottage – each carrying a story from the past. Stones chosen carefully for what they represent, got … Continue reading A letter

Let me lie low

let me lie low, when I'm at peacelet me not my anger releaseI don't want suppressed rage to showmy dark side- to do as I pleaseI'm silent, no tantrums to throwwhen I'm at peace, let me lie low https://dversepoets.com/2022/02/24/poetry-form-sparrowlet/ https://dversepoets.com/2022/03/03/dverse-open-link-night-311-golden-wait/

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #220

PROMPT #220 We have a quote this week as your weekly prompt. "Life is a mountain. Your goal is to find your path, not to reach the top."Maxime Lagace WEEKLY WRAP Jim Adams at https://jimadamsauthordotcom.wordpress.com/2022/02/24/fight-or-flight/ Susi Bocks at http://iwriteher.com/2022/02/24/peace-please/ Radhika at https://radhikasreflection.wordpress.com/2022/02/25/another-casualty/ Sadje at http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/02/25/war/ Eugenia at https://amanpan.com/unite-for-peace/ Diana Coombes at https://writerravenclaw.com/ Brigid Faye at … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #220

Launch anew

The auditorium looks gigantic with only four people in the audience. All bookings have been cancelled. Naveen is worried about the bills. He has to pay minimum charges for the event, even if people have not turned up. He gathers himself and starts an informal chat with the four attendees. He thanks them profusely for … Continue reading Launch anew

Between the Covers

Eileen does not want to be in Chapter 1 ….she’d rather appear a little late when Morris has committed mistakes and she has an opportunity to change his life, that is if he is willing to mend his ways. I see myself as a creator of both, but they show no respect for the plot … Continue reading Between the Covers

Silent monuments

Tourists make a monument whatever it is. I’ve always been fascinated by history. I like to guess the stories of what happened then. What were the characters involved thinking? How did the place evolve to its present state. I want to write a novel, but coming with a physicist changes it all. All I hear … Continue reading Silent monuments