(Photo from Morguefile ) "Irish debauchery..22.10..PM..Active..Take down..No prisoners..shoot to kill...shoot to kill..Over" The voice was precise, unambiguous and assertive."Copy, Copy, Over" hissed the compliant reciprocal voice over the scrambled high technology private line. Joanne jotted down the specifics in her notepad. The paper would be burnt later. Now there was nothing much to do except finish the insipid … Continue reading Joanne’s Mutant
Month: August 2019
VIRUS – The Beacon Of Hope
(PHOTO PROMPT © Randy Mazie ) The lack of maintenance was more a sheer disregard for the extraneous than an absolute lack of funds. Dmitri's team was occupied with more urgent matters involving, impacting and influencing the lives of millions of men and women. Dmitri's organisation VIRUS - 'Voices Influencing Real Understanding Subtly', indefatigably worked to … Continue reading VIRUS – The Beacon Of Hope
This is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Realty – Peter Pomerantsev
We seem to be inhabiting a world whose functioning we seem to be blissfully unaware of. A greater point of concern might be the dangerous reality that we are not aware of the very fact that we are unaware of the true levers that are responsible for the behavior and actions that consume the lives … Continue reading This is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Realty – Peter Pomerantsev
Expectation & Ash
(Photo Credit: Crispina Kemp) From the refuge of the ramshackle and decrepit cabin reluctantly abutting the pier, Venky zipped up his windcheater. The air was strangely and savagely cold, making his exposed skin erupt into horripilation. A solitary motor boat chugged along the azure blue expanse of water. The revving engine shattered the calm of … Continue reading Expectation & Ash
It isn’t only nature that is Beautiful
"Isn't it beautiful?" she exclaimed pointing to the plunging valley The smile adorning her face was unadulterated, original & full of glee Yet another peak had been conquered by this inveterate hiking woman Who lead life to the fullest retaining in the face of all adversity, pluck and fun But for him, few things … Continue reading It isn’t only nature that is Beautiful
Nonchalance & Cameron Highlands
Before commencing the ascent, the driver gently nursed the bus to a halt at a truck layby. “We are going to begin the climb to Cameron Highlands. All those who have prior experience with motion sickness are hereby urged to procure Eco bags at a cost of Ringgit Malaysia (“RM”)0.50 each. If you choose not … Continue reading Nonchalance & Cameron Highlands
Joanne’s Humanity
(Photo courtesy of Alexis Ortiz) The artist looked as if he was plastered against the front of the castle. An intended flattening manufactured to result in equally deliberate consequences. While the purists felt that the splendour of the architecture was being tarnished by such pyrotechnics, the ones calling themselves, 'the freakish progressives' delighted in the … Continue reading Joanne’s Humanity
The Ash Remedy
(Custer State Park, Black Hills, South Dakota | Cassie Dahl, Google Maps) Setting his tent adjacent to the ponderous 'Ponderosa Pine' tree, Venky plonked himself down and look a long, hard and introspective swig from a jumbo sized can of Heineken. Ash had warned him about the Board room battle. While he was prepared for … Continue reading The Ash Remedy
Sock Puppets and Trolls
Chatbots in troll farms; stooges in disguise Ranting and raving to spread anger and some vice Antipathy takes flight on strongly paid wings These are some of Mark's favourite things. Courtesy of Sammi Cox Weekend Writing Prompt#117
Redemption
(Image Credit: Ted Strutz) The hovercraft was supposed to gently waft in before floating demurely on the expanse of the vast azure sea. Instead it came hurtling down with its blades whirring furiously like an extremely busy entity racing to keep an appointment. The body of the aircraft swayed like a ragged doll buffeted by … Continue reading Redemption