(PHOTO PROMPT © Jan Wayne Fields) The policeman had an irritatingly uninterested air about him."Led Zeppelin again? What number was it this time?" Venky realised it was a futile attempt to convince the skeptical cop about his singularly unusual 'predicament.' Night after night, Venky had woken up to a cacophony of rock music thundering from the … Continue reading Led Zeppelin “UNSOLICITED”

(Photo Credit: Crispina Kemp) The heft of the exquisitely crafted Winchester' 94 did not seem all that well balanced now. Designed by John Browning and built by Winchester, first in 1894, the 94 was the go-to rifle for every cowboy, ranger and buccaneer. Max knew all these facts. But at this very minute, they had … Continue reading The Rustling

(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

(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

(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

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

(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

(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

(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

(Photo Credit: Crispina Kemp) It was the second time in a week that the stalks had changed colour. This phenomenon was more a peacock turning into a rainbow than Mother Nature experimenting with her portfolio of colours. Vilins had enough of playing peek-a-boo with the supernatural. He decided that he would play possum next time … Continue reading Vilins & The Peacock