Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. This is my response to this week’s photo prompt by “Friday Fictioneers”. Popé’s runner started his journey on a full moon day. The Gobernador had spread soldados in every nook and corner of San Juan Pueblo. People called him “Running Deer.” He knew every bend in the…
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The Good Witch: A Spell of New Beginnings
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Vieux-Port de Montréal was always a major tourist attraction. The cobblestone streets of the old stone town magically transported visitors to the 18th century. But ever since Cassie Nightingale opened her boutique and inn there, it became even more enigmatic. She inherited the Château from her great-grandmother….
The Good Witch
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. It’s almost Friday, and time for my “Friday Fictioneers” story. Vieux-Port de Montréal was always a major tourist attraction. The cobblestone streets of the old stone town magically transported visitors to the 18th century. But ever since Cassie Nightingale opened her boutique and inn there, it became…
Operation: No Barbecue
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. It is Saturday morning, and Ryan doesn’t have to go to kindergarten today. Bryan is still eating his breakfast, squished into his high chair as always. He is such a slowpoke. He kicked his soccer ball and was planning to play with the water hose. When he…
The Clue
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Detective Brown was standing in Mr. Bennett’s lavish house. No one required his services for a long time. His last case was 5 years ago, when Mayor McCallion herself honoured him with a plaque in front of the press. Gloria Bennett, the daughter of the city’s wealthiest…
What We Carry Forward
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Here’s my response to this week’s photo prompt by “Friday Fictioneers” and my 100-word story to go with it. Today we gather to hear Grandpa’s will, all of us back in the old farmhouse. I wonder if this is what he wanted, one last reunion. None of…
The Sign That Wasn’t
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. I loved writing for “Friday Fictioneers” last week. I am giving it another try. Here’s the photo prompt and my 100-word story. Lucas and Advik had been inseparable ever since Advik’s parents moved into the neighbourhood. They were walking back from school, like every day, when Lucas…
In Red and Blue
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Today, I’m excited to dive into writing a fun 100-word fictional story for the weekly photo prompt from Friday Fictioneers! This week’s PHOTO PROMPT As we entered the new restaurant, my gaze rose to the wooden ceiling, a boxed rutilant light dazzled with gold and red oriental…
The Joy of Returning to Friends
Friends! Undoubtedly, Friends is the best show. I have watched its reruns countless times. The second runner-up is definitely The Big Bang Theory. As a scientist, how could I not enjoy The Big Bang Theory? I’d love to share my thoughts on another TV show I enjoyed growing up: “Dawson’s Creek.” I know, I know,…
Resilience: The Heart of My Character
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2024]. All Rights Reserved. I’m always striving to be resilient – it’s a quality that I truly value within myself. It has become my compass, guiding me through life’s inevitable challenges. I wasn’t always this strong and confident person that I am today. As a child, I was a calm and…
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