“Time’s running out,” observed the watchmaker.
Amazing, aren’t they – short stories? They have the ability to be mysterious and open for readers’ interpretations. Two things that transform a simple piece of writing into an interesting read.
So, what do you guys infer from this?
Finally, it all ends.
I welcome the calm
unlike ever before.
A week of pain —
week of disdain —
a week of sickness —
and involuntary fasting
All because,
of a night’s feasting.
Not much of a glutton
just an adventurer —
Shrimps and mutton
tandoori and fish
soaked in Indian spices.
Fried and toasted
grilled and smoked
so many flavours
so many colours
enthusiastically served
and experimented —
a little too enthusiastically.
The main course gravy
with cut fish afloat
handfuls of ingredients —
not so much of goodness.
Just for a day —
blend custard pudding
and multi-flavour ice cream
top it up with lemon juice
wash ‘em down with fudge cake
pack up the rest —
and take it on the go.
It’s only for a day —
until you’ve learnt a lesson!
Bound by creed. Undone by deed.
Ambiguity is my favourite aspect of a short story. Here’s a six word story open to your interpretations. Do let me know what you think – perhaps we thought alike?
“Run away!” warned the lame boy.
It’s been a while since I posted a six-word-story. What do you think?
He finished the letter in which he professed his undying love for her. Then he threw it away – Today’s Author
With tears in his eyes, he wandered into the chilly February night.
Confused, his room-mate picked up the crumbled letter from wastepaper bin.
Over the next minute, countless thoughts ran amok in his head. He quickly copied the letter onto a fresh paper. Heaving a sigh, he threw the crumbled paper back into the bin, and strode away with the new letter.
And the next time the two room mates met, he was already engaged to her.
Love is sharing.
A seasonal story for tomorrow’s Valentines Day. What do you think?
The Chaos Within 