Ownership

It is not the same lock. I distinctly remember the brass lock I had put there. Twenty years have elapsed. Generation Next has taken over. But there are secrets I know – there is only one route to reach the treasure, and it can change lives. I’ll wait for them to come and ask. It … Continue reading Ownership

Whose world?

There is a name inscribed on each arrow – arrows that have pierced the softest part of my psyche. I count them every day, and remember the things that hurt me. I build an arsenal of my own – as a defensive measure. A mythological television show demonstrates to-and-fro fireworks , and their subsequent neutralisation … Continue reading Whose world?

What if I succeed?

“Section 309 of Indian Penal Code says than an attempt to commit suicide is punishable with an imprisonment term of up to one year or more ….” “What are you reading?” “Isn’t it a draconian law? A person with no will to live is made to live in jail.” “The Mental HealthCare Bill, 2017 has … Continue reading What if I succeed?

Storm windows

“Nothing will happen till you learn networking and promoting yourself,” my business mentor shuts his laptop with a vengeance before leaving. A solution is needed without overhauling the entire structure. It needs to be something like an overbridge or subway or bypass road. And then, I need a plan to divert traffic. I trained as … Continue reading Storm windows

What goes around comes around

Her book has clocked record sales across the world. Her financial planning to quit the job, and lead a semi-retired life is done. Cost of living on the island she plans to migrate, is not high. Three years ago, she couldn’t have foreseen this happening. It was the first holiday in the life of a … Continue reading What goes around comes around

Evangelist

“It can’t be anyone else but you”, her colleagues echoed on seeing the picture on the mantelpiece. “Don’t tell me you haven’t seen an uglier being…” she jested in good humor. “This marked the beginning of the greatest evangelist for diversity.” They were serious, and meant what they said. https://only100words.xyz/2019/11/14/three-line-tales-week-198/

Shining star

A soul I scrubbed so hard – it glowed vaporized … it found its place in the sky The empty shell that walks this earth in search of moons, but finds none I know it ….. but no one believes that shining star up there is me… https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/its-six-sentence-story-thursday-link-up-81/

Edge of Future

“Take me out of here. I’m not a believer.” “This place is historical.” “I don’t like history.” “Where d’ya think you came from?” “It doesn’t really matter. I’ve been to Heaven’s door, and know that there is no God in there.” What I see now is unprecedented. She turns into a smoky outline gradually vanishing … Continue reading Edge of Future

Readers

“Read my thoughts if you can” is the title of the game. The class is flabbergasted how much the readers revealed about their own mindsets, than the human books. What Harry says or thinks about Tom, is about Harry, not Tom. (220 characters) https://katmyrman.com/2019/11/12/twittering-tales-162-12-november-2019/

Do you take responsibility?

“Mr. CEO, why was no action taken against a sexual offender in your team?’ “We received no complaints.” “Are you aware that three women from his team have quit, without having another job in hand?” “They must have had their personal reasons.” “Is it true that your secretary had complained about the said person’s behavior, … Continue reading Do you take responsibility?