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Bells, Books & a Moka Pot

Posted by Surabhi Parashar on

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This is my response to this week’s photo prompt by “Friday Fictioneers”.

PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot

Nonna’s house looks eerily quiet without her. Salt and Pepper loved playing with bells. They are everywhere; I don’t know why.

Something just moved! The bell on this shelf is a lever!

It opened something. But what? Did she have a secret room?

Huh, so much for excitement…

Just a hidden cabinet behind the books.

Money? Jewellery? No, just an old diary.

But why hide it?

This Christmas Eve, I’ll make coffee in her favourite Bialetti Moka pot and spend the night with my Nonna’s diary.

No eggnog, no hot chocolate, just me and my Nonna’s diary.

Chapter 1: Popsicles

… 😊

Genre: Fiction
Word Count: 100

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16 Comments Add yours

  1. Aptivi's avatar Aptivi says:
    October 15, 2026 at 3:44 pm

    Surabhi, the old diary was well-hidden.I’m wondering the same, why hide it? Great story! 👍☺️

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    1. Surabhi Parashar's avatar Surabhi Parashar says:
      October 15, 2026 at 4:07 pm

      Thanks for reading Aptivi 😇.

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      1. Aptivi's avatar Aptivi says:
        October 15, 2026 at 4:09 pm

        You’re most welcome Surabhi 😇

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  2. James McEwan's avatar James McEwan says:
    October 15, 2026 at 4:49 pm

    I trust the diary will explain everything. Enjoy the coffee.

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    1. Surabhi Parashar's avatar Surabhi Parashar says:
      October 16, 2026 at 12:17 am

      Glad you liked the plot James. 😊

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  3. Neil MacDonald's avatar Neil MacDonald says:
    October 15, 2026 at 6:14 pm

    No spells?

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    1. Surabhi Parashar's avatar Surabhi Parashar says:
      October 16, 2026 at 12:18 am

      😁, no not this time. Sorry to disappoint you 😅.

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  4. Chris Hall's avatar Chris Hall says:
    October 16, 2026 at 9:38 am

    Now that does sound interesting! Yep, let’s see… chapter one…
    Do tell me more!

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    1. Surabhi Parashar's avatar Surabhi Parashar says:
      October 16, 2026 at 11:13 am

      Thanks Chris. These prompts are definitely worth our time. They give us amazing ideas. 😇

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  5. Dale's avatar Dale says:
    October 16, 2026 at 9:38 am

    I love this, Surabhi! The things she will discover about her grandmother…

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    1. Surabhi Parashar's avatar Surabhi Parashar says:
      October 16, 2026 at 11:14 am

      Thanks for reading Dale. I’m glad you enjoyed 😉.

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  6. Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings says:
    October 16, 2026 at 10:27 am

    I imagine she’ll be in for a surprise or two! Nice one, Surabhi.

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    1. Surabhi Parashar's avatar Surabhi Parashar says:
      October 16, 2026 at 11:14 am

      Thanks for reading Keith 😇.

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  7. poetisatinta's avatar poetisatinta says:
    October 16, 2026 at 2:29 pm

    I’m sure it will be full of suprised 😀

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    1. Surabhi Parashar's avatar Surabhi Parashar says:
      October 16, 2026 at 2:55 pm

      Thanks for reading 😇. Yes, it’s seems like a good start 😀.

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      1. poetisatinta's avatar poetisatinta says:
        October 16, 2026 at 8:01 pm

        🩷

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