Monthly Archives: December 2017

The Betrayal

Posted on December 29, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

Photo courtesy Sue Vincent I woke up with a start, completely disoriented. I had no idea as to where I was, or what I was doing there. I shrugged my head in an effort to clear the grogginess, and looked … Continue reading →

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The Making of a Superhero

Posted on December 28, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

Photo courtesy Ted Strutz “Doctor, our son, Bruce, loves bicycles.” “Lots of people love them, that’s no reason to come to a child psychologist.” “Well, we are forced to buy him a new bicycle every year.” “He outgrows it that … Continue reading →

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The SOS

Posted on December 27, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

We picked up the distress signal at 1100 hours. My ship, HMS Andersen, of which I had been the Captain for almost 10 years now, was patrolling the Baltic Sea with a crew of 254 able and highly-experienced sailors. One … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Man

Posted on December 26, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

I waited patiently at the edge of the lonely street for my next victim. This would be my tenth robbery in as many days, they’d even given me a name- The Invisible Man. Unimaginative, but apt, for I had indeed … Continue reading →

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The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is…

Posted on December 25, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

“Let’s go, we’re already behind schedule,” he said. “I’m not ready yet,” I replied, “I need white flowers to put in my hair, they look dazzling on me.” “WHAT?” he cried out, “Where will I get them from in this … Continue reading →

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(Love) Triangle In The Jungle

Posted on December 23, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

Originally posted on jagahdilmein:
Tarzan was perched on top of his favourite tree, resting his weary feet When he saw a lovely sight that made his heart skip a beat It was as if a vision from heaven had descended…

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#60 – The Tale of the Boy in a Boat

Posted on December 22, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

Originally posted on The Daily Tales of Gregg Savage:
Once upon a time, in an ocean no one knew existed, there was a boy in a small tin boat. He had woken up on a wet, wooden seat, immediately noticing…

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Snowy Day Holiday

Posted on December 22, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

Photo courtesy Sue Vincent Alex had gone to bed happy last night, very happy. It had been snowing so hard since morning yesterday that not just their cottage, but the road to the village, and the village itself had been … Continue reading →

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Strike!

Posted on December 21, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

Photo Prompt © Björn Rudberg “Their kids stick chewing gums on us,” said the first. “They pull at us till we disintegrate,” the second pipped in. “The adults are no better, they leave us in dark places and forget all about … Continue reading →

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The Winner Takes It All?

Posted on December 20, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

“Which dinosaur of these two is more powerful?” “The one on the right.” “Which one is more graceful?” “The one on the right.” “Which one is a better hunter?” “The one on the right.” “Which one is more impressive?” “The … Continue reading →

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