Two faces from history chatted about happenings in the far-off castle. “I wonder what happened to those characters who lived there? They destroyed life on the plains, and then disappeared into their hiding place.” “I wonder if they were responsible for carving us in stone. They missed out on a grand opportunity.” “How?” “If I … Continue reading Non-inclusion
I am the more evolved soul, yet need protection from humans. But why? Because two-legged creatures imagine they own the planet, and love will take a long time to enlighten this species. https://only100words.xyz/2020/01/23/three-line-tales-week-208/
“Dynamism was his middle name, as he never paused to think before acting. The response was agile, and results delivered sometimes excellent, earning him a good reputation. But who says a performer never fails? He met his nemesis in the form of a competitor who set traps for him, and he succumbed to her charm … Continue reading Dynamism
“Check the expiry date before you consume that ice-cream. It has been around in the freezer for long.” “I’m just keeping it outside.” “But why?” “You know who is visiting us today,” his look was sombre, “Tell me honestly, don’t you want frozen hearts to thaw again?” For once, I had no answer. We loved … Continue reading Thawing
What holds the structure together? I weave magic from within, enabling and empowering the structure to protect itself from assailants. Come out. Your services are in high demand on this planet. https://only100words.xyz/2020/01/16/three-line-tales-week-207/
I am a transformed person today. I hired Linda to think for my protagonist, for the novel to shape up. She made it clear that she has no boundaries. It has been a fascinating journey, as I explored new worlds, tested the improbable or impossible, lived outside my body, stretched my soul to extremes of … Continue reading Expansive
He did this in the last stages of his terminal illness. It is a strong message that somebody will always watch over me. I will never be free, because a woman is not born with the right to do so. The threshold of the house defines her boundary lines, and it is her job to … Continue reading Subdued
He turned back for the last time to look at the pretty, but forlorn face. This is the girl he had gagged and carried inside the threshold of this dingy room. She stayed behind, because she identified with his cause. She looked after him, and protected him from the police as long as she could. … Continue reading Unnamed
“There is an alien in the sky.” Paula needed excitement on a holiday, and this sounded like a perfect story. “Well, is it speaking to you?” “Not yet. See the dark reflection between the lights.. it is an unusual shape, stretching its tentacles. I looked at the dark sky, and then the water Paula was … Continue reading Reflections and Reality
“How do you like the public adulation you receive at this age?” “I do not get carried away. I remember the ridicule thrown my way, when I started my solopreneur venture. I had to fight to use my own savings for the business. The family was obstructing that. And today, the tiny venture has assumed … Continue reading Revenge
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