The Devil wears Red

“Black appears to be your favorite color, Mr.President?” The journo wanted to end the conversation on a lighter personal note. “Yes. It’s formal, it’s dark, it’s distant and honest.” “Honest?” “I’ve never understood why Devils wear a red tie.” https://katmyrman.com/2019/07/16/twittering-tales-145-16-july-2019/

Free

I found myself on the psychiatrist’s couch. The person sitting opposite me spoke more like a judge than doctor. “You suffer from eleutheromania.” “How did you arrive at that conclusion – whatever that word means?” “I’ve heard what your family has to say about your rebellious nature and lack of discipline?” “But you haven’t bothered … Continue reading Free

It happens …

“Why does it look hungry for more?” “There are many more in the air.” What are you two talking about? Silence. Two days later, there is another storm which breaks all records. There appears to be a vortex, which sucks everything around it. Trees fall, buildings crash. The strangest phenomenon is several large bird-like creatures … Continue reading It happens …

Asphyxiated

Asphyxiation …. Suffocation ….. choking feeling in the throat. She could never find the exact word for the feeling. But this is how she felt all her life with the negativity and pessimism around her. They are all well-meaning, highly respected people in their social and professional spheres, but who lack the capacity to imagine … Continue reading Asphyxiated

Devil’s Grimace

Obnoxiousness occupies the highest presidential suite in the world. A woman’s honor is attacked within close family circles. Users become prime products on the web. The Devil grimaced. He is fast losing supremacy. https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2019/07/12/weekend-writing-prompt-114-grimace/

Survival

The survivors of the ship that sank in the Atlantic couldn’t believe their luck. They were seeing land after sailing on a lifeboat for five days, and there was a castle on top of it – like a cherry on the cake. As they drew closer with a lot of hope, and dreams of a … Continue reading Survival

Competitive

The female pilot is putting up a better show, but her parents are not too happy about it. They are concerned about how their son would feel, losing out to his younger sister. When will blue and pink stop competing? https://only100words.xyz/2019/07/11/three-line-tales-week-180/

Whose gain?

“That’s a hell lot of money to pay for painted pipes, and make it occupy pride of place.” “Remember the theme of the conference – Recycling Waste. We needed symbolic art.” “Hmmm… I wonder who is wasting what. We have energized some deep pockets … not sure of the research notes those speakers are doling … Continue reading Whose gain?

You better pay

“I met three more hypocrites today. What is the world coming to?” “Not much … except that certain people are minting money out of these so-called networking meets.” “I would like to host the next one, and make these b….s pay for the crap I had to endure.” (253 characters) https://katmyrman.com/2019/07/09/twittering-tales-144-9-july-2019/

Easy Nirvana

“There is always light at the end of the tunnel. So, cast your fears aside and ride.” “Then why do we need this headgear with lights on it?” “We have to combat darkness on the way, and need to be prepared.” Two of the five kids did not return that evening. A search was launched. … Continue reading Easy Nirvana