The wounds we bear often stem from self-inflicted pain. I watched others sprint through the corridors of success while I remained a passive bystander. Excuses about not finding the right platform are clichéd. I never sought a godfather’s help, unwilling to accept anyone as divine. But in those perilous corridors, protection requires an army—one I … Continue reading Self-flagellation
The investigation team diligently follows the digital breadcrumbs of a clandestine network that is funnelling funds, determined to uncover the truth. The bank’s surveillance algorithms, designed to detect even the slightest irregularities, blinked alarmingly as cash flowed erratically between seemingly unrelated accounts, providing a sense of security to the public. Mrs Patel, a retired schoolteacher, … Continue reading Fraud Investigation
A farmer thanks God in two words before he goes to bed and is rated as the Best Disciple by God. A preacher stakes his claim to the title, and God decides to give him a test. “Run ten miles before the ice cream in your hand melts.” After successfully completing the task, the preacher … Continue reading Unconsumed
Not a hermit for sure, I dance with the wavessun-kissed and wild, my spirit unchainedin the salt-scented breeze, life’s rhythm embraced Not a hermit for sure, I wander through dreamsChasing stardust trails in deep, dark realmsI whisper secrets to the sky’s invisible seams Six Sentence Stories
The deathbed feels like such a welcome place, though the medical team around her does not accept it as such. She wants to ask them not to poke all those needles in a body she would soon discard, but the oxygen mask prevents her from speaking. In retrospect, life has been a series of wondering … Continue reading The Last Leg
The organisers of the show will be supervising the arrangements as the date of the event gets closer. “Think about the trouble participants go through for leave, travel bookings, arranging for family comfort in their absence, packing for uncertain schedules, finally getting here to share dormitories or rooms, and remember that we need to treat … Continue reading Peace
I open my eyes and look at the hospital ward, but the sound that slowly seeps through me is, “Death is the greatest adventure and a free ride to be enjoyed.” “He is coming back to life’, says another sombre voice, and it transports me to another realm—but coming back—from where? I faintly recall people … Continue reading The Reality Show
I'm choosing the fun route today. In a town not subtle lived twins Double Trouble, They danced on the rubble in raincoats made of bubbles. With two cats that purr and two hats of fur, They’d spin, and they’d twirl in a dizzying whirl. But when night would fall, and the owls would call, Double … Continue reading Double Trouble
A young scientist discovered a granular matrix unlike anything seen before in the heart of a distant nebula. Each grain was a tiny world, teeming with life and stories untold. As she peered closer, the matrix began to glow, revealing patterns that held the universe's secrets. She realized this granular matrix was a cosmic tapestry, … Continue reading Matrix
The annual performance review is battle time, and this company is like many others, where diversity and inclusion initiatives are mere lip service. Shinjini, with a determined look, met the CEO's gaze as he stumbled over his words, clearly uncomfortable. “Your performance is undeniably exceptional, but we must strive for consistency across the board.” “Sure, … Continue reading Ironically…
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