Vacations come alive with Grandpa’s stories. A nugget emerged on the morning walk with him today. “You guys have lost earning opportunities with the advent of the internet.” “I can teach you how to earn money online. We’ll do it in the afternoon.” “I’ll tell you something right now. I used to come and check … Continue reading Voyeurism
The wind cut into his skin and grey skies pressed down on the rotting town, but at least he was home. The town changed a little every time he returned, but change was irreversible this time around. An earthquake had destroyed everything, including his parents’ house. His mother had survived, being pulled out in time … Continue reading Restart
“I’m a life planner, not a financial planner.” “So what do you do?” The tone is sceptical. The speaker recounts the story of a client, who had a huge surplus amount at 65 years of age. He needed a direction to do what his heart desired, not just investment avenues. “I got it”, the young … Continue reading Essential difference
"Atlas held the world on his shoulders, I can do it on a finger.", he spins the ball on a single digit. Fantasies smile from the crib behind. "You are what we made you." https://only100words.xyz/2020/01/30/three-line-tales-week-209/
“My father planned this place. The benches were carefully placed, not facing , knowing the lack of cordiality between certain natives.” I couldn’t decipher Grandma’s smile. Wrinkles weakened expressions of her once beautiful face. “Do you recall something specific about the place?” It was on her insistence that we had driven down several miles to … Continue reading Happily ever after
The patriarch’s death is covered by media as a social setback. He was a renowned philanthropist, who spent a lifetime in serving the less privileged. Backstage His signature is forged on nomination forms. Jewellery and valuables from his cupboard go missing. His kith and kin refuse to perform all the rituals related to death, for … Continue reading Regulars
“I understand what you are going through.” “Really? Do you? You know nothing about the life I’ve led.” “True. I don’t. But I’ve lost a husband too. I pray that your husband is found alive on the accident site or in nearby hospitals, and life restarts for you.” “A restart is certain, but it may … Continue reading Evolved
The notepad is carefully designed to offset greyness of the decor. Nisha needed a push to draw the window curtains open. Deepa’s thoughts wandered back to her college days, when a Maths professor, R.K. Talreja, not very competent in English would keep saying, “Open the windows. Let the atmosphere come in.” He was always the … Continue reading Freshness
“Can you stand straight, look into my eyes and talk? You are shaken up, you are afraid because you are no weak grounds. You do not have a case to present. I’d advise you to take a break, and come back to work after a fortnight.” The shaky, shivering guy left and the Boss smiled. … Continue reading Prize or Price?
I used to spend an hour on this park bench every evening - petting furry creatures, feeding them biscuits, watching their competitive pranks, smiling and laughing a lot. I’m back there after a decade. The darlings do not come running to me. There are a few loitering around, who have to be woo-ed with biscuits. … Continue reading Reincarnated love
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