Dwarfed

I feel dwarfed by the opulence of art. I watch the ceiling float away as the artist’s conceptualisation and expression rise into the sky, and place them next to the Creator. They are fractals of God. The power packed in minuscule forms makes me strike off the “small” words from my lexicon. Nothing in the … Continue reading Dwarfed

Beacon of Light

The flame shivered as Hope turned round the corner. It’s not easy being a beacon of light against a rapidly darkening sky. Screenshot Oil supplies will be affected, says the news channel, but another superpower will help us. I’ve lost faith in superpowers. They hold power, but they are not Gods. The over-arching super-intelligence is … Continue reading Beacon of Light

To my son

We’re living in the Wi‑Fi century, but somehow the signal still drops when you need it most, like when I wanted to share an important update. From the mountain top, the sky wasn’t just clouds— it was war trending live, no filter, and he was not aware... Try telling an unborn kid his dad was … Continue reading To my son

Raising the Future

"A rich man’s son below 18 years without a driving license… speeding in a Lamborghini… the life of a bright, earnest student cut short for the sake of an Instagram reel." Now, meet the son of an army officer, who is the key witness in this case. He doesn’t chase clout because he’s seen courage … Continue reading Raising the Future

Making a Mark

He orchestrated legal acts and policies that left cities trembling, his name whispered in fear. Each act was a scar on the world, etched not in ink but in blood and ash. Followers hailed his ruthlessness, mistaking destruction for strength. Historians catalogued his deeds, not with admiration but with grim necessity. Every shadow he cast … Continue reading Making a Mark

Coincidence

He licked his fingers, unfazed by his wife’s consternation. “This tastes exactly as my mother used to make it.” “Enjoy the food you like, but don’t let go of manners.” His wife’s coiffured head shook in disgust. The family recipe was thought to have been lost ages ago. Suddenly, he froze on seeing a familiar … Continue reading Coincidence

Idealists

A face would appear on the fence after he received her message. They will get into a waiting car and drive to an idyllic world free from crime, corruption, bigotry, and evil social systems. The escape looks well-planned and easy. Except that it was not. There were no mobile phones or waiting cars when they … Continue reading Idealists

Whispering Walls

She thought of the nested dolls on the mantelpiece. Then she remembered the prank someone played on her on her tenth birthday. Her gift consisted of several boxes of decreasing size, placed one inside the other. She kept peeling the outer layers in search of a miracle inside, but found none. Would this experiment be … Continue reading Whispering Walls

Shadow Work

When Robin branded his colleague as being manipulative, it wasn’t because he had twisted facts - but because he recognised the same trick he had used on someone years ago. The boardroom became a confessional booth, where his projections masked the nameless shame. Each label he pinned on others—selfish, cold, calculating—was a shard of his … Continue reading Shadow Work

Aether

Finally, God spoke and the Universe reverberated with fright and awe. It’s not easy being the medium through which beliefs, experience and faith flow. I find myself inadequate to transform everything into a single look. My creations are Frankensteins. They mock and challenge my efforts, and then place me on a pedestal to perform rituals … Continue reading Aether