Making a Mark

He orchestrated legal acts and policies that left cities trembling, his name whispered in fear. Each act was a scar on the world, etched not in ink but in blood and ash. Followers hailed his ruthlessness, mistaking destruction for strength. Historians catalogued his deeds, not with admiration but with grim necessity. Every shadow he cast … Continue reading Making a Mark

Coincidence

He licked his fingers, unfazed by his wife’s consternation. “This tastes exactly as my mother used to make it.” “Enjoy the food you like, but don’t let go of manners.” His wife’s coiffured head shook in disgust. The family recipe was thought to have been lost ages ago. Suddenly, he froze on seeing a familiar … Continue reading Coincidence

Idealists

A face would appear on the fence after he received her message. They will get into a waiting car and drive to an idyllic world free from crime, corruption, bigotry, and evil social systems. The escape looks well-planned and easy. Except that it was not. There were no mobile phones or waiting cars when they … Continue reading Idealists

Whispering Walls

She thought of the nested dolls on the mantelpiece. Then she remembered the prank someone played on her on her tenth birthday. Her gift consisted of several boxes of decreasing size, placed one inside the other. She kept peeling the outer layers in search of a miracle inside, but found none. Would this experiment be … Continue reading Whispering Walls

Shadow Work

When Robin branded his colleague as being manipulative, it wasn’t because he had twisted facts - but because he recognised the same trick he had used on someone years ago. The boardroom became a confessional booth, where his projections masked the nameless shame. Each label he pinned on others—selfish, cold, calculating—was a shard of his … Continue reading Shadow Work

Aether

Finally, God spoke and the Universe reverberated with fright and awe. It’s not easy being the medium through which beliefs, experience and faith flow. I find myself inadequate to transform everything into a single look. My creations are Frankensteins. They mock and challenge my efforts, and then place me on a pedestal to perform rituals … Continue reading Aether

Artistry

Sugar ropes entwine to create visually appealing shapes that invite a bite. The shapes will be destroyed, but the sugar will enter the victim's system. What are we talking about? Oral doses of morphine will be used instead of injectibles in the party… The sugar artist continued in a daze. What will you gain by … Continue reading Artistry

Unholy Acts

The bank executive thought his clever manipulation of financial reports would stay hidden. He also believed that his false disclosures would stay in the shadows of spreadsheets. For months, he shifted numbers like a magician, conjuring profits out of thin air and quietly sold the company shares he held before the scandal brought about a … Continue reading Unholy Acts

Funeral Planning

It took a lifetime to build a coffin and inscribe a language on it. I’m not sure if the future will be able to decipher it. But this is my version of my personal history as I'd like others to see it. Others are free to add their own versions. I will have no control … Continue reading Funeral Planning

The Senses

He craved Drums of Heaven, the crisp glaze haunting his thoughts, stirring a deep sense of longing. On his honeymoon, he changed the itinerary to savour this spicy delicacy. Little did they know that life and love would end in an accident, and that they would literally hear the drumbeats of flavour in Heaven. Weekend … Continue reading The Senses