Author’s Chair

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FY28MD9JouJYqvBrV5juq?si=IfeZAudETB-0FWzLhbjvKg&dl_branch=1 It’s a kind of pilgrimage for her. They say the author’s soul still resides on that old leather chair, and blesses writers who dare to sit on it. The agent charges a whopping sum for taking people there, and allows no refunds. A piece of eternity is on her palms, as she touches the … Continue reading Author’s Chair

Plots

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4p2hs5ExnNhGH8Cp7OlNlp?si=D2Cp5Ub5RSK3-hzXsQ1i_Q&dl_branch=1 “I thought the plan was foolproof, least of all did I expect my assistant to catch me,” he’s not as perturbed by the prison sentence, as with the idea of being caught by a junior. “It was just a single thought …if it’s you, there has to be a method to the madness.” “You … Continue reading Plots

Bygone Era

"Mom, is that you sitting on the stool?" "Yeah... it was for the first picture sent to your Dad." "I understand you lived without phones, but such a large image looks egoistic. And the pixelation isn't so great.." https://only100words.xyz/2021/09/23/three-line-tales-295/

Loner

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KGAVlML4Vi6L5mwbFNVes?si=FsPLKhvqTcaNP7pzJ14zkQ&dl_branch=1 I’ve been a loner all my life. I do step out at times, but feel totally lost in a sea of people who look as human as me, but carry totally different mindsets. I wonder if the helix of their DNA got twisted a wee bit more than mine, or their neural pathways.. I’m … Continue reading Loner

Coded

https://open.spotify.com/episode/38Hpcvcd8QNVdXDMBLVgxb?si=Vcr48nl2Q8qrglX4zGlECw&dl_branch=1 People are tardy about returning books. And I’m insistent enough to keep reminding. I can’t let go of books. Received a pile today from a neighbour who had shifted elsewhere a month ago. He dropped in to say Hi, and return the books with apologies. It’s great to catch up with buddies again. I … Continue reading Coded

Exploring

A guru told her about a magic plant to change life for good. Effects are slow, and finding the plant takes even more time. There she goes on a hunt, with online search, guides, users who vouch for it …. and finally finds it. She’s elated. Time and money spent does not matter. The plant … Continue reading Exploring

Weighty tales

I couldn’t believe it was her. The eyes shone bright as ever, but the rest of her was lost under pounds of flesh. Yet, the famous hostess of a cooking show attracted attention. She starts with a story. “I dated an overweight guy and wanted him to lose weight. It did not happen, but I … Continue reading Weighty tales

Lens

Today, Tristan decided to be a pirate. I secretly envied the richness of his imaginary life. He chose a new character to act out every day. I encouraged it, as it inculcated the habit of reading. Videos give a different lens, so I just want him to read and enact it out. I enjoyed the … Continue reading Lens

Deal

“The products shown on my feed change, the prices change. I’m never sure if I’m buying things at the right price.” "Why are so fickle minded, when they offer you at least six bonus items included in the substantially discounted price?” “Excuse me … who is fickle minded? Why can’t they show a standard price … Continue reading Deal