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…
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Still, She Rises
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Maryam came to Canada carrying a life that had already known too much. She left Iraq years ago during Saddam Hussein’s regime. Their only fault was being an Iraqi Christian family, forced to flee their homeland due to the brutal dictator. After navigating through detention camps and…
This Wasn’t the Post I Planned
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Hello everyone!!! Today I was actually about to ghost you, no post, no heads-up, just silence. But then something small (and surprisingly meaningful) happened today, and I knew I had to pick up my pen. And here I am, instead of a no-show, I ended up writing…
Finding My Voice, Leading with Heart
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Communication!!! Lately, there has been a lot of buzz about communication skills on professional networking websites and job boards. It seems like industry leaders and career coaches are really emphasizing the importance of developing people skills these days. As more of us head back to the office,…
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…
A Pocketful of Reminders
Sometimes, all we need are a few words to realign ourselves. This week, I’m sharing some thoughtful quotes, gentle reminders to care for the heart and quiet the mind. All Photos © Pexels.com A few words, at the right time, can shift something within us. I hope you found one here to carry with you….
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…
When Time Began…
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved. Happy Gudi Padwa and Ugadi to all!!! From Kashmir to Kerala and Punjab to West Bengal, all across India, this festival is celebrated in the month of March/April. People in Kashmir call it “Navreh,” while a similar celebration is termed as “Vishu” in Kerala. In West Bengal…
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…
To My Dad…
Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2026]. All Rights Reserved A father-daughter bond is one of life’s most special relationships. It’s built over years of small moments, shared stories, gentle advice, and the comforting feeling that someone is always on your side. We all share a deep love for our mothers, often expressing it with a simple…
