Bells, Books & a Moka Pot

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. This is my response to this week’s photo prompt by “Friday Fictioneers”. 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….

At the Turret

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. This is my response to this week’s photo prompt by “Friday Fictioneers”. A Scottish castle seemed like a perfect escape. Her vision of the perfect romance was merely a chimera, a vain hope. Todd was never supposed to be… They spoke of soulmates and forever love, but…

Under the Crescent Moon

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Madison had broken up with Todd; her vision of the perfect romance was merely a chimera, a vain hope. They spoke of soulmates and forever love, but it all felt like a mirage. She hastily booked an Airbnb to get away from everyone and everything. Her mom…

I saw a cardinal today!

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. I saw a cardinal today! Summer is gone, and fall is giving a knock at our door already. As seasons change, I tend to get reflective. As we get older, the years go by, and we start to live from season to season. The changing weather reminds…

THIS WAY – THAT WAY

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. This is my response to this week’s photo prompt by “Friday Fictioneers”. Nina opened the curtains. Stepping out for her morning stroll, she felt exceptionally restless. It wasn’t that Sam got an unusual diagnosis or Brick invested all his money in a stupid business venture. Melissa was…

Holiday Detour

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. This is my response to this week’s photo prompt by “Friday Fictioneers”. It felt like Indian summer, but Jess and Levi wanted to make the best of their holiday. Jess loved to roam, and Levi was an architect. This Spanish town definitely checked all the boxes for…

Out of Office: Summer Edition

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Hello everyone, Summer vacation officially begins tomorrow in Canada, and I am super excited. With only a few warm months to enjoy, many of us are eager to soak up as much sunshine and Vitamin D as we can. My family’s favourite activity is spending time in…

The Knotted Message

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…

Happy Father’s Day

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. To all the fathers who quietly put their families first, this day is for you. To the dads who carry worries on their shoulders so their children can sleep peacefully. To the dads who sacrifice their own dreams, comforts, and sometimes even their happiness to build a…

Before the Leap

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. “You are stronger than you think.” Most of us have heard these words from a parent, a friend, or perhaps read them in a book. Yet when life feels overwhelming, it is surprisingly easy to forget them. Today, I am going to share my personal thoughts on…