I see a few curious glances darting in my direction, but they soon get busy with their game. I am seen as a stranger in this part of the state. I hope the caretakers do not suspect that I’m a kidnapper, as I stare at the kids unabashedly. They laugh at me, as I slide … Continue reading Back there
She met the industrialist on the beach – a celebrity she respected and looked up to. “I’ve never done it before.” “You can. I never fail to spot talent.” “Are you sure you want me on board?” “An exciting career awaits you. Don’t lose confidence.” This vacation was going to be life-changing. She was ready … Continue reading Take-off
carousels pine for their own destination just ferrying others takes its toll – the wear and tear being unnoticed at large https://patriciasplace.me/2019/07/31/in-other-words-carousel/
“Power-broking is the only competence he possesses. No wonder he failed in at least three businesses attempted in the last one year.” “He is on to the right one now. He runs an academy for amateur politicians, preparing them to contest the next election.” “I can guess who is backing him.” https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2019/07/27/weekend-writing-prompt-116-amateur/
I chuckle at the coincidence. One of the trolls looks like a popular leader. I see reflections of his allies and opponents in the other figures, and start building stories around it. This promises to be a trip with high creative potential. On the way back, I see a rather threatening figure looming large in … Continue reading Ineffectively intelligent
“Good morning, Joe!” “Well, the morning has not been so good. I was on the boss’s firing line.” “You should take your reports to him at the right time.” “And when is the right time?” “One needs to figure it out with observation. Befriend the boss’s secretary, keep your ear on sounds that escape from … Continue reading Perfect strategy
I am the black sheep in the family my mother looks down upon, and humiliates at the drop of a hat. I tried hard to come up to her expectations, and then reached a conclusion that it isn’t necessary. I’m happy to live my life in the way I want. There was a housebreak in … Continue reading Relief
She found herself with a shrink on a blind date. “Why should a celebrity choose to go on blind dates, when you’ve had your fair share of high profile link-ups?” “I needed to see myself in a different way, after the last movie bombed on the box office.” “Hmmm… a problem in handling failure, and … Continue reading Spunk
Welcome back to the Exploration Challenge! PROMPT This week, we will play around with quotes - preferablY around writing, creativity OR writer's block If you have a brilliant thought about something else, you are most welcome to share it in the form of a quote. The choice of format is yours - text, jpeg, video … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #97
shadows on the wall changing shape, form with light my fragmented self https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/07/24/heeding-haiku-with-chevrefeuille-july-24th-2019-shadows-on-the-wall/
