Simon liked his new toy. He played with it every time his parents left him alone. Today the toy seemed to be not working in the usual manner. It kept malfunctioning and jerking.
Simon was cross. He wanted to play with the toy. He wondered what could he do to make it work like before.
Disclaimer: The idea for this particular short story came around the time the ban on beef in the state of Maharashtra came into effect and became a trending topic on social media.
His tastebuds had not known such flavour. The meat – tender. The marinade – sublime. The grill – perfection. The gravy – phenomenonal.
Ryan was looking into the mirror. He looked great in the black suit. He wanted to look his best.
After all, Ryan was headed out on a date to the best restaurant in town.
He got into his car and drove to the main driveway. He looked around to check if there were any oncoming vehicles.
After all, Ryan was the most cautious man in town.
Captain Michael Adameus and his first mate, Lieutenant Wera Evelyn were a two member crew that had set out from their home planet over six years ago with a mission to seek out and colonise the planet Eternia.
Discovered by the leading team of astrophysicists of their planet, Eternia was the promise land, equipped with all the perfect conditions required to establish a prosperous society in the far reaches of the Galaxy for their race.
Adam decided that it was time to end the relationship. His wife of 15 years, Sarah, was no longer the woman he had fallen in love with all those years ago. She had changed.
Adam planned it for a while now. He knew it wouldn’t be easy. Kids. Mortgage. Debts. It would be an arduous process splitting it all down the middle.
Stochastic Musings 