Monthly Archives: February 2018

Fandango’s Flying Machine

Posted on February 28, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

The villagers always ‘knew’ that Fandango was a mad scientist, but they were still shocked when they saw his latest creation. And their trust in his craziness was complete when he stood on a platform on top of the monstrosity, … Continue reading →

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Alex’s Morning Walk

Posted on February 27, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

  Alex left for his morning constitutional at the crack of dawn at usual. He was sauntering along jauntily when suddenly, he chanced upon a cute little winding road. It seemed to be saying- Come, try me. Photo prompt © Mike … Continue reading →

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The Last of the Unicorns

Posted on February 26, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

“Marry me Helen, I love you from the core of my heart.” “Everyone says that Aaron.” “I’m a unicorn….” “What’s the big deal about that? You’re just a horse with a horn.” “But I’m the last surviving member of my … Continue reading →

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Truly Magical

Posted on February 23, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

We looked at the setting sun and decided to stop for the day. And now, a few minutes later, we were sitting on a small hillock by the sea, mulled wine in our hands, the sound of the waves crashing … Continue reading →

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Two Become One

Posted on February 22, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

Before I start today’s story, just wanted to share that a story of mine has been published in The Cabinet of Heed, an online literary journal. Much excited, for this is my first published work ever (if I discount school/college … Continue reading →

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Brotherly Love

Posted on February 21, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

Photo courtesy Enisa I was in the middle of a quiet, peaceful swim when I saw them. Two teenagers playing with a ball, cheering, laughing. Suddenly, one of them started shouting at the other, accusing him of cheating. Words are … Continue reading →

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Hunger Games

Posted on February 20, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

Photo © Sascha Darlington I looked longingly across the massive gate that had blocked the entrance to the park that I and others like me called home. On the other side of the gate, right in front of the newly hung … Continue reading →

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Ice Ice Baby

Posted on February 19, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

“Ice tea?” I asked, attempting to break the ice in our once warm relationship. “Just sign the damn papers,” she replied in an ice-cold voice. “I beg you to reconsider…” I put aside all pretense of dignity now, but her … Continue reading →

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The Special Guest

Posted on February 18, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

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One with Nature

Posted on February 16, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

Photo courtesy Sue Vincent I woke up to a glorious morning, the golden rays of the sun reflecting off the spectacular fields of yellow flowers. “This is not a day to be cooped inside the house,” I told myself as … Continue reading →

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