Strategic campaigns

“The electoral campaign strategy looks good, but what if public opinion sways to the other side?” “If it does, the strategy is not good. Design mental processors in a way, that the outcome aligns, not collides, after touching the outside world.” “You have a point there. We are no good without followers, and everything should … Continue reading Strategic campaigns

One up

“Take care, Harry! There’s a shredder in there.” He stepped back in a reflex move. “Don’t worry about your limbs. It shreds egos.” “When will you stop spinning stories?” “I already did. Might throw away the paints and brushes too…” “But why?” “I come here to accept defeat. I can’t replicate the original artist.” “Hmmm… … Continue reading One up

How?

Tamsin’s heart drummed frantically. She tore through her pack, her books, and the messy desk. Where was it? She had spoken to a forensic expert, but the will was missing. How would she prove that it was tampered with? She opened her laptop to check the scanned copy. It was there. But did forensic science … Continue reading How?

Well-concealed

His voice echoes through the valley - I spell the end of the Universe. It is a much feared voice - this Being knows no compassion or mercy - he drinks poison but survives, has deadly cobras coiled around his neck and carries a three-pronged weapon - Man, his journey and final destiny. He is … Continue reading Well-concealed

Imperceptible

I’ve not been there with you from the beginning, and will not accompany you to the end. I’ll meet you at the point you abandoned your dreams, and opted for the comfort zone.  See it as a storm, a whirlpool, a crazy flight or a journey- I will carry you to the point where you … Continue reading Imperceptible

Weird Dreams

I wake up with a start. I dreamt I had turned into an app, with a lot of books in it. Friends and family, all those who had earlier labelled me a bookworm, have downloaded me on their devices. Many of them will see me in that “Least interacted with” list. They love to have … Continue reading Weird Dreams

Guilt

“Damn…”, he muttered under his breath, “the same cloudy skies making faces at me again.…” “Uncle Harry, it’s time to go home.” A tiny hand clutched on to Harry’s wrist. “No, not yet. I have to save her.” “There’s no one out there.” The child’s plea passed off unnoticed.  Splash …. Harry jumped in the … Continue reading Guilt

Swaying

I’m not in hiding. There are doors to the left, one of which will take me to the past. There is a road on the right, which goes straight ahead to freedom and bliss. The choice seems obvious. But what are these currents passing through, highlighting alphabets from a script? It feels as if the … Continue reading Swaying

Sweet Potatoes

My friend who is diagnosed with breast cancer tells me, sweet potatoes are anti-carcinogen. She has them baked, every day. I don’t relish it much, so try a sweet potato pudding with thickened milk and sugar. It turns out well, but sugar releases free radicals, which can induce body cells to go berserk and become … Continue reading Sweet Potatoes