VSS-6

This is my sixth VSS (Very Short Story). Hope you liked the previous ones.
As usual comments and feedback invited.


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An adrenaline rush, followed by a dash and there you are.

Just Arrived.

Souls surround you. You put up a smile of satisfaction, followed by a grin and then dawns the "purpose".

The ground trembles beneath your feet, but you stand undaunted.

You survey the scene with a sense of eagerness. Looking around for "opportunities".

A short intuitive analysis coupled with prior experience draws your attention to the three people huddled at the end.

"ARE YOU WATCHING CLOSELY ? "

A guy in blue, a lady in uniform and a Sahib in formals.

The guy pulls out a cigarette, and burns your hopes. Recollect Rule #6 - A relaxed guy with a cigarette, assumes a buffered uninterrupted time of atleast 7 minutes.

The uniform is adorned with a company badge. You attempt a piercing look at it. To decipher the corporation. However , the faded colours betray you and success seems far. Also no characteristic accessory supports you.

The Sahib works at an organization. Red betel in his tongue confirms it a "Sarkari". A rugged suitcase and a "file" accompany him.

Recollect Rule #11- Any official papers associated with a Govt. employee throws more light than any other Rules.

You read the "file " cover. Beginning with a breathtaking speed but the local language snailing you down. Lack of any vocabulary mocks your understanding.
You feel piqued.

Suddenly you notice "it". You draw close to the "Subject".

In a minute, the Sahib wakes up and you take his place.

You sigh, " the whole cycle was worth it..!"

After all, its still 34.19 minutes left to reach Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Main) .

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ps: This story is Post-Titled: "Capturing a seat".

pps: Post-Title(def): A title given to a piece of prose/poetry only after it is read , in order to retain its suspense.


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Update : Here is an interesting slideshow on the topic by a friend of mine.

VSS-5

Hi,

This is my fifth VSS (Very Short Story), Hope you liked the previous ones.
As usual comments and feedback invited.


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VSS-5

Let me tell u a piece of truth,
It wasnt my first visit.

Still I was shyer for two prominent reasons.
Firstly,
the one to one interaction with a total stranger in an abruptly lit
room is unsatisfying.
And secondly, I the client , had to sufficiently groom myself for the
success of the event.

Attempting to trace my requirements, a man takes me aside, carefully
opens an album and turns to page-7.

I stare.

The damsel on the page is attractive. Adorned with blakened eyebrows,
fair-skinned cheeks, she pleased my eyes instantly.
I needed this.
"40 for one" My neighbour quoted the price accented in a local dialect..!
I pretended to ignore.
"Do you have large ...." Rephrasing the interrogation wasnt necessary.
he smiled me right and flipped 3 pages.

The bargain ended soon and I was tiptoed to a semi-dark enclosure.

Succumbing to a chair, I tried to confident myself.
A voice mumbled, "Say Cheese"

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VSS-4

This is my fourth VSS (Very Short Story), Hope you liked the previous ones.

As usual comments and feedback invited.

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"One Night Stand" viewers can relate better.

Only difference being, our "stand-up comedian" was a "Hero".

On the HOT chair,

He joked loud about not daring to buy the "packet" at the med store, laughed out the curse made to his "neighbour" over shared toothpaste and confessed the creepy proposal he made to "the gal" armed with a rusted borrowed ring.

I smiled, the "neighbour" laughed and "the gal" gave a wide blush at the camera.

Amidst the giggles, my signal brought everything to silence, and the mood changed.

Gloomy eyes stared at our hero ; and were finally answered. Expressions strengthened at the slow punctuated references. Its wasnt comedy any more, and before feelings could get better, tears overtook him.

He got a standing ovation and applause, and hugging friends comforted him aside.

And then, suddenly laughs were overheard,

Oh! our next comedian is up....!!

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PS: I am really sorry if many of you cd not relate to the event. Actually caters to a niche audience.

VSS-3

Here is the third VSS( Very Short Story). Hope you like it.

Sincere feedbacks invited again...!!

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Sunita Nair was beautiful.
Sunita Nair had dimples.
Sunita Nair spoke fabulous English.
Sunita Nair chanced me to meet her.

"In Private"

"I am looking for a Creative and Intellectual man." she uttered last.
Earning this meeting had already egoed my intellectual prowess.

Sunita Nair said she wanted us to "Get to know each other."
Sunita Nair got my approval.

Sunita Nair questioned my work and weekends.
Sunita Nair bestowed interest in the tiny hobbies of mine.
Sunita Nair exclaimed at my future dreams.

Sunita Nair said my brilliance impressed her.
Sunita Nair said she loved talking to me.
Sunita Nair rejected me.

Sunita Nair was unimpressed by my Curriculum Vitae.

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PS: If still unclear , Sunita Nair is a fictional HR interviewer.

VSS-2

In series of my VSS-1 , here comes my second story titled
"THE PROPOSAL".

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"I love u" .. Those were the exact words, and I stood still.

My princess froze..!!

I had no time to lose. I got on my knees and begged.

Finally, a tear-jerked smile said it all and she was sobbing in my arms.

I had taken a month to prepare the lines for this day and somehow I
knew she would say "Yes"

I felt it coming.

Infact she too saw it coming.

But none of the 700 boys and girls who clapped at the end of our play.

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Congos to myself...!!

Yup...I finally did achieve it...!!

I had been spending numerous sleepless nights over this and finally its bliss when the surprise dawns upon you. Living will never be the same again.

All I can is MARK THE DATE..!!

As for treats, If u know me ,"catch me" ..it shall be soon..!!


" Life finally boils down to a few moments....This is one of them...!! "

VSS-1 (Very Short Story-1)

VSS is a series of Very Short Stories and my kinda first attempt at short prose.
I hope I can churn out sufficient stuff with time. Do let me know any honest feedbacks.

Story-1
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Knock.

About 15 guys stood there, with a cruel smile. No anticipations.
Before realization, pleading cries roared the air,he was being kicked
and beaten with shoes.

Mercilessly.

It had been a year long wait.

Each chanced upon a kick and even the meekish boy prided on his action.
Insufficient sadism then led them to pour his dress with brown and white.
It all ended and he returned.

His mobile beeped a message "Happy Birthday"


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