Tag Archives: Crime

Stranded

Posted on August 2, 2019 by anuragbakhshi

  Photo courtesy Sue Vincent I looked at the sinister mist slowly creeping down the empty road, and a strong shiver ran down my spine. Soon, it would envelope me completely, and then, there was absolutely no hope that someone … Continue reading →

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The Age of Innocence

Posted on June 13, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

The park was blooming with the sound of innocent laughter of what seemed to be hundreds of kids, and with the loud admonitions and administrations of their nannies and parents. Burt and Emily sat on a bench facing the fountain … Continue reading →

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Betrayal

Posted on May 10, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

I got out of my business partner Harry’s home, and started walking jauntily towards my car. Our long-running dispute about embezzlement from the company was finally over, and I couldn’t be happier. But suddenly, everything became hazy, and I stumbled … Continue reading →

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The Wheel of Time

Posted on May 2, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

Henry looked at the rotating blades of the fan with a child-like wonder and remarked, “This fan is like the wheel of time, isn’t it?” Jim continued doing his work and replied, “In some ways, yes. The movement of the … Continue reading →

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Come Undone – #AtoZChallenge #BlogchatterA2Z

Posted on April 24, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

Lord Davenport picked up the painting and looked at it against the light. “You know, Mr. Stewart,” he said to the artist in a dubious tone “I still don’t get it.” “Art has to be felt,” Graham Stewart replied with … 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 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 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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Cops & Robbers

Posted on November 16, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

It had been a long, intense chase through the dark, silent streets of the city, but Inspector Williams had finally caught up with Omar. Cornered, with no place left to run, Omar climbed up the ramparts of the city wall. … Continue reading →

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