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Birthday Story | What Do You See | Fiction

Birthday Story | What Do You See | Fiction

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Birthday Story   On Pete’s tenth birthday, Mommy and Daddy know exactly what to gift him. Binoculars for his forest jaunts. And books. One can never be sure, which one precedes the other –  his passion for books, or his love for wildlife and birding. Mary and Oliver always buy him books that pique his ever growing curiosity. On his birthday morning, Pete hastily peels off the wrappers from the gifts Mommy has meticulously packed. They are swathed in purple,…

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The Road Trip: #FridayFictioneers

The Road Trip: #FridayFictioneers

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The Harris family is on a much awaited road trip to the mountains. Amidst the Winding roads, giggly twins, the eighteen year-old plays Watermelon Sugar on a loop. Mrs. Harris lovingly passes around the cookies and sandwiches; she has meticulously packed.   Mr. Harris deftly steers his van to the much awaited destination. The breathtaking snow peaks gleam against the golden light. As they savour the view and the crisp mountain air, the radio splutters back to life. A grim…

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A Night to Remember: #FridayFictioneers

A Night to Remember: #FridayFictioneers

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    The night was ripe. Smoke freely mingled with teen spirit. “Let’s drive to the terraces, and watch the sunrise,” suggested Tony. “Who the heck wants to watch sunrises, when we can spend the night grabbing a few more beers!” retorted Liz. “Liz don’t be a spoilt sport,” grimaced Marissa. “Come Marissa, we’ll go,” said Tony.   Tony revved up the engine. This was his golden opportunity to impress Marissa. It was mostly falling apart with Liz. The car…

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Remember?: #Fiction #FlashFiction

Remember?: #Fiction #FlashFiction

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Remember that morning when the smog blotted the golden sun with its pall of gloom. When the vapours of your steaming hot cuppa faded into the oblivion. When the dwindling air quality in your urban dwelling blurred the destruction caused by Covid.   Remember that morning when the sweet autumn fragrance was replaced by a chemical stench. When the dazzling Silk Cotton blooms bowed their heads in utter dismay. When nature screamed a silent cry, admonishing humans for the aftermath…

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Love is…: #FridayFictioneers #FridayFotoFiction

Love is…: #FridayFictioneers #FridayFotoFiction

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Love is…   The fall colours are surreal. The morning hour hinges on hope, romance and fresh air. Their fingers and hearts intertwined. The reckless, youthful hormones rage a storm outside.       The pedestrian looks at them discerningly. “Utterly brash public display of affection. Tch! Tch!” “Love is irrational. Love is unkind. Love is selfish. Love truly binds.” Another one who lost to love, in all probability.   ****************************   The couple is oblivious of the external commentary. They…

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A Star is Born: #FridayFictioneers #FridayFotoFiction

A Star is Born: #FridayFictioneers #FridayFotoFiction

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  The stage is on fire, as Jackson Maine belts one score after another. The audience is cheering non-stop, gyrating to the glorious moments. The atmosphere is phenomenally charged.     Ally is nervous as hell. It’s her first performance ever, to a packed audience of over ten-thousand. Never in her wildest dreams had she thought a chance meeting with Jackson would land her centerstage. Real time.   It’s Ally’s turn to go now. She and Jackson step up the…

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Om’s Birthday: #Fiction #Blogiversary #GuestPost

Om’s Birthday: #Fiction #Blogiversary #GuestPost

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OM’s Birthday: Damyanti Biswas   The trees on the distant hillside changed from dark shapes to green as he watched, a morning ritual for the last few years. He coughed, inhaling bitter, fragrant smoke, the air of the Himalayan foothills no match for the dozen or so cigarettes and the occasional cigar he smoked every day. His gaze stayed on the hill opposite, where mist rose around tiny homes nestled amid trees. Somewhere under the sloped bright-red roof of the…

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The Show Must Go On: #FridayFictioneers

The Show Must Go On: #FridayFictioneers

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Live Aid Concert, a fund raiser for the Ethiopian famine 13 July, 1985 Wembley Stadium, London Organisers: Bob Geldof and Midge Ure

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Matter of Tooth! :#Blogiversary #FridayFiction #GuestPost

Matter of Tooth! :#Blogiversary #FridayFiction #GuestPost

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Matter of Tooth!: By Varad ‘Please!’ I sputter and cough disgusting stuff into the gutter before looking at the repulsed passerby, ‘Point me to the nearest dentist.’ The scrawny, rag-clad man stares at me as if I had sprouted a second head. It was obvious that he did not understand a word of what I said. ‘Dentist! Please! Emergency!’ I gasp, gesticulating wildly. I’m dizzy with pain and hunger. It has been more than 24 hours since I’d last had…

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Mystery Of the Flowers: #FridayFictioneers

Mystery Of the Flowers: #FridayFictioneers

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      Story # 1:   Amanda returns from work, to her new home to see two pretty bouquets adorning the dining table. The dainty one reads, “To the worlds most gorgeous woman, love you more-Rohit” The note on bigger bouquet reads, “From your Secret Admirer” Amanda is flummoxed. Rohit walks in and kisses Amanda on the forehead. “Hi darling, you got the flowers. Great! Wow, who’s the other one from?” Amanda shrugs her shoulders. At that very moment…

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