The drama next door is considered worth watching, where a recently widowed woman is seen suspended behind a powerful stream of words, “Don’t underestimate my pent-up rage and hatred of 30 years, against the patriarchal system. In every lifetime, you will encounter a Durga or Kali with a Trishul to shred your puny ego into … Continue reading Invisible goddesses
“Get me all reports on the espionage case.” I notice a change. There is caution in his usually stern, authoritative voice. “All fine, Sir?” “Get used to changes.” He points at the camera installed in his plush office, concealing the gesture. “Yes, Sir! You’ll have it in an hour.” I walk out with a new … Continue reading You’re being watched
Photo by Daria Sannikova on Pexels.com Danger! A voice warns…. It takes a while to know that danger, and the eerie voice both emanate from different layers of my self. https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2021/05/22/weekend-writing-prompt-210-eerie/
Photo by Hernan Pauccara on Pexels.com A perfectly brewed cup of tea can’t fix everything. Not relationships for sure… who would know it better than her? There has to be that one point somewhere they agree on. Religion, politics, philosophy, hobbies, entertainment, food, money…. Sadly, there is none. Whatever was held in common has dwindled … Continue reading Sunrise
Photo by Sofia Alejandra on Pexels.com I’m so sure she has written about me in her book - all those secrets I wouldn’t want the world to know. I’ll find a way to sue her. My lawyer has been sounded off… I retreat to the farm house to read it - almost afraid the secrets … Continue reading Pages
Photo by Gratisography on Pexels.com “Can you believe how these two brothers castigated each other in the past …. the younger one was always called a parasite leeching on his parents?” “Yeah, but the parents willed their entire property to these two arch rivals, leaving out the other two.” “Strange and unfair for the parents … Continue reading Rivalry
She hailed America as a perfect capitalist society. There was a Russian backdrop for contrastive effect. I’m impressed by the way she described failing organisations decades ago. I see it happening around me all the time. Her concept of second-handers helped me make sense of irrationality around me. Did she foresee that no society is … Continue reading Cynical Atlas
I’m sure the ground speaks to the sky. It has so many deep secrets to share. Messages pass through multiple engineered layers of concrete, light, sound and air in between. Needless to say, they all have a say, and they have a right to have a say. The sky bends down creating something called a … Continue reading Communication myths
"There is chaos on Earth, due to a tiny organism which multiplies on its own?" "Who sent it there?" "Reports say it is indigenous, not imported from any other planet." "Then they’ll know how to develop an antidote for it." "The speed of destruction is higher, antidotes are not perfect, and many more will die … Continue reading Disclaimer
“We don’t have your size, Sir!” The salesgirl gestured. “Okay,” the tourist smiled congenially, “Tell me your secret, how do you maintain such fab figures and skin textures?” “It is cultural - habits passed down for generations.” “We do have a cultural background as well - a very rich heritage.” "But you got busy imitating … Continue reading Selling skills
