He remembers a sense of unease in company right from childhood. He would be full of enthusiasm for a new experience, but find himself at the other end of strange looks. There was something that others could not relate to, and preferred staying away. He attached no great value to relationships – he was so … More In a place I (don’t) wanna be
It was a comment from Christine Bialcziak on my story, and a request from me that she carry the story ahead, which started this…. She kindly did. Read both parts of the story at He is on unfamiliar terrain. The assignment is not clearly defined, he is not comfortable with local culture and his set … More A journey to irrelevance (contd)
Beep! Beep! The medicines have arrived. I open the door to pick up medicines from the conveyor belt, but who knows what it has touched in the numerous circular trips it takes. Disinfectants are being sprayed on it, yet who knows… I would disinfect the box and packaging again. There are large sound-proof and weather-proof … More Deja vu – Corona who?
The woods waited for her, every day she passed the ancient sickly trunks, she felt the wind still with their bated breath. She used to be terrified. She could visualize the stark branches bending down to strangulate her, and her body getting embedded in the gnarled shapes of the trunks. She would neither be dead … More Her Gods
“Splash some green paint on the apple. It is needed for Halloween décor.” “Do a Google search for ‘poisoned apple’ images. You might get better ideas.” “ I don’t like fairy tale themes. Those are repeated everywhere.” The skeleton surprised me on the party evening. “Where did you get this from?” “Somebody’s cupboard.” Am I … More Skeletons
“He cannot carry the weight of his bloated ego anymore.” The watercooler gossip was both dejected and vicious. My colleagues couldn’t take the humiliation and abuse any more. “Wait for it to take a nosedive. It is the only way to go from that altitude.” (252 characters)
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 … More 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 … More Take-off
The woman he wanted to be his third wife, on an astrologer’s advice spurned him, and the billionaire avenged the rejection by killing her one and only love. The court declared him guilty, but he managed to duck the court orders for a few years by appealing against the judgements. Finally … he was asked … More dORiaN gRaY
My one-year old slips out again. I hold serious reservations about returning to work, as I run out of the door. Nobody else could manage him. He is merrily playing with puppies in the backyard, as their dog mother keeps an eye firmly on her brood. I see my baby getting excited about a shiny … More Holding you with many hands
