Monthly Archives: January 2018

It’s Tough to say Goodbye

Posted on January 31, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

I looked at the books on the shelf fondly. I would miss these the most. But now, it was time to move on. My family was not safe here anymore. The exterminators were on their way, and I’d heard the … Continue reading →

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The Epic Hangover

Posted on January 30, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

“I woke up famished, as if I hadn’t eaten anything in centuries. My throat was parched, and my head throbbing with pain so intense that I thought that I’d pass out. I managed to stand up somehow, and started looking … Continue reading →

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#100 – The Tale of a Broken Heart

Posted on January 30, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

Originally posted on The Daily Tales of Gregg Savage:
Once upon a time, a caring and empathetic heart had been given the job of working inside an extremely lucky body. The heart performed her role with considerable care and dedication,…

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Gotcha!

Posted on January 29, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

I saw her fall, almost in slow motion. I looked around, but everyone stood frozen.  And in that moment, I realized that it was all up to me now. Driven by sheer instinct, I dove towards her… and caught her … Continue reading →

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Red Riding Hood

Posted on January 26, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

                                                         Act I This is the magical path through the woods on which … Continue reading →

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The Morning After

Posted on January 25, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

The house looked impregnable at first glance. My brother had tried his best to demolish it, but our enemies had outsmarted him comprehensively. My eyes welled up with tears as I recalled the moment when I had received the news. … Continue reading →

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Heaven on Earth

Posted on January 24, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

I looked at the magical scenery unfolding before me with wonder. So serene, so calm. A pity that this calm was going to be shattered very soon. We were about to land at Hitler’s winter retreat, and odds were that … Continue reading →

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The Knight and the Dragons

Posted on January 23, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

As I tucked my grandson into bed at night, I asked him, “So Abel, which story would you like to hear tonight?” “The knight and the dragons,” Abel almost shouted in excitement. “Again? Just because it has your ancestor as … Continue reading →

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The Killers

Posted on January 22, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

“This is the third time that the killer has struck on this beach in as many weeks,” remarked Inspector Lestrade. “Killers,” replied Sherlock Holmes in his usual dead-pan style, “There are prints of four different pairs of boots coming out … Continue reading →

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The Recluse

Posted on January 19, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

Photo Prompt courtesy Sue Vincent I ran away to the remotest corner of the earth, it was gorgeous, spectacular, stark For I had a secret to hide, one which was just like me- ancient, terrible, dark But still they came … Continue reading →

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