Monthly Archives: November 2017

A Burglary in the Barn

Posted on November 30, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

PHOTO PROMPT © What’s His Name “Let me get this straight,” said the Inspector incredulously, “The burglars left your poorly protected castle alone, but blasted off the two-feet thick steel door of the barn? And stole what? Your hens?” “Yes Inspector,” … Continue reading →

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The Great Heist

Posted on November 29, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

I snapped the neck of the first guard, shot the other one through the head, and climbing aboard the sailboat, drove it at breakneck speed towards the lighthouse. Few knew the secret hidden in this nondescript place- the real legendary … Continue reading →

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The Stranded Grasshopper

Posted on November 28, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

“Look what the tide brought in,” cried out my wife excitedly. “I never knew grasshoppers could survive in the sea for so long, it’s been ages since we had one on our island,” I remarked. “Should we go closer?” asked … Continue reading →

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Five a Day – Carrot Ranch Literary Community Flash Fiction Challenge

Posted on November 27, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

Narrator’s Note: This ultra-short story is in response to the Carrot Ranch Literary Community’s Flash Fiction Challenge. You can find the details here: https://carrotranch.com/2017/11/23/november-23-flash-fiction-challenge/ November 23, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about Five … Continue reading →

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Pick Of The Week- Doe, The Female Deer

Posted on November 25, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

Long long ago, in an enchanted forest in Satpuda, was born a cute & cuddly deer. Her parents were ecstatic, for she was a dear little thing. But while her parents were loving, caring, brave, good-looking, swift etc. etc., no … Continue reading →

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(Obi) Wan Flew Over Count Dooku’s Chest

Posted on November 24, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

Anakin and Obi Wan dashed into their Starfighter and took off in a flash. After all, it wasn’t every day that one got reliable information regarding the whereabouts of one of the most wanted outlaws in the galaxy- Count Dooku. … Continue reading →

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Busted!

Posted on November 23, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

Photo (c) Rochelle Wisoff-Fields “Mom is going to kill her for this mess,” I exclaimed gleefully. My sister replied, “And look at the time, it’s almost midnight. You were right to leave the party early to check on her.” After … Continue reading →

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Aaj Rapatt Jaayein…(Or If Pride Comes Before the Fall, What Comes After It?)

Posted on November 22, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

The huge waterfall had looked inviting from far, but up close, it suddenly didn’t feel that enticing. I hadn’t yet got into it, but the stray drops of water that were falling on my skin were hurting me, bad. I … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Governess

Posted on November 21, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

Mrs. & Mr. Hardcastle were perplexed and frustrated in equal measures. It was already dark outside, and they could not carry on this process for too long. They HAD to arrive upon a decision, and soon. When they had advertised … Continue reading →

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Doe, the female deer

Posted on November 20, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

Long long ago, in an enchanted forest in Satpuda, was born a cute & cuddly deer. Her parents were ecstatic, for she was a dear little thing. But while her parents were loving, caring, brave, good-looking, swift etc. etc., no … Continue reading →

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