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…

Bookworm Dispatch: Recent Reads

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Between coffee cups and bookmarks, I stumbled upon a few notable books. Three books with three different moods: here’s my review. Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi Horse by Geraldine Brooks These books showcase the literary prowess and…

The Stories Women Leave Behind – Part 2

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Some women leave behind advice. Some leave behind habits and traditions. And some leave behind stories that stay alive long after they are gone. Last week, I shared memories of my Nani ji. Today, I want to take you into the world of my Dadi. My Dadi…

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…

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…