Twister 622

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

It was how she said ‘inevitable’ that upset me. I didn’t hear anything afterward. Because I turned up the volume on the TV. Turned it way up

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Twister 621

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

His cubicle seemed smaller and it wasn’t because of the morning’s extra pancake. This is starting to suck, he said to no one. Unconvincingly

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Twister 620

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

His office was at the food court. He dispensed legal advice for free food and companionship. He made friends with many kids. And their moms.

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Twister 619

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

He crawls out of bed and heads for the shower. I’ve got to stop drinking after tacos, he thinks. My hips hurt, he thinks. And then he falls.

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Twister 618

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

They wanted the dance to be a festival of light but then the fat people showed up. This party is for everyone, Craig said. As if, Sandy said

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Twister 617

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

There was wind and it disrupted the festivities. This isn’t symbolic, she said hopefully. But he wasn’t so sure. I want to go home, he said.

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Twister 616

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

He wants compassion and ends up with snark. He builds a bowling alley that leans slightly to the left. He feels nothing though and grows fat

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Twister 615

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

They walked along the street, barefoot, the night time traffic streaming past. I could sure use a smoke, he said. You don’t smoke, she said.

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Twister 614

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

You want to walk into the brilliant sunshine. You think everyone in the sun is happier, more alive. So. Go on. Just don’t forget your SP 75.

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Twister 613

By Arjun Basu | Published: March 5, 2011

She said goodbye but didn’t mean it. She wanted to say something worse, but was crippled by politesse. One day, she hoped to speak honestly.

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