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Blogs Away: December 2014
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Chronicle of the Nomad. PHOTO PROMPT –. The grass grew in tussocks along the flight of stone stairs. The moss clung to walls and the wild flowers that smelled like honey danced in the winter sun. The fort still conveyed a sense of lost grandeur, with its double-storied bastions and gigantic towers that housed within the grand palace and audience halls. But nature was waging a war on the abandoned fort and winning. Sab thaath para rehjavega, Jab laad chalega banjara. When gro...
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Blogs Away: July 2015
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Sunday, July 26, 2015. Every winter you would find him at the town centre. Undeterred by the weather he would make the journey by foot. If the stalls were open he’d have the hot dog with onion relish and hot mustard. Then buy an ice cream cone (“Ice Cream If You Dare”) from the same vendors. He would then take a stroll, indulging in banter at the various stalls. Word Count : 100. To read the other Friday Fictioneers snowflakes go. Sunday, July 19, 2015. The bells are gonna chime. Word Count : 100. Also v...
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Blogs Away: March 2015
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Monday, March 30, 2015. The crowd had gathered around the bandstand. He shuffled to his usual spot, nodding his head in acknowledgement to the other regulars and was greeted with smiles of recognition. He had been away a few years but there was no mistaking him, back again a little worse for wear. The conductor moved his hands and opening notes hit him, “ da-da-da-DUM;da-da-da-DUM. 8221; He closed his eyes as wave after wave of music washed over him and he felt the music reverberate through his body.
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Blogs Away: June 2015
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Sunday, June 28, 2015. PHOTO PROMPT –. As a weekend partygoer he was a true nocturnal animal, sleeping during the day, but showing considerable activity by night. It wasn’t just him even his whole brood would turn up. This narrow street with its dim crepuscular lights was their Elysium. It was a gathering place for the Kindred. Who maintained a little Masquerade. For any mortals around. What better than fresh garlic braided together and hung over doors? Word Count : 100. Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Burning...
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Blogs Away: February 2015
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Friday, February 27, 2015. 169; Dawn Q. Landau. A country escape was what the real estate agent had promised. There is a disused train track bordering the estate he said. The house inspection over she wanted to explore. A brisk walk and we were walking along the tracks. We saw them in the distance, the girl with her backpack and the dog trudging behind her. We shouted a greeting but they turned into surrounding bushes and went out of sight. On the way out the agent met us. 8220;Enjoyed your walk? One a l...
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Blogs Away: April 2015
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015. PHOTO PROMPT –. 169; Dee Lovering. In 1992 Christopher Columbus informed his parents that he was dropping out of university and would be travelling to an ashram in India in order to find himself. Financially secure, thanks to a trust fund setup by his late grandmother; he ranted against growing materialism and expressed a desire for a simpler life. Three months later the consulate in Bahamas contacted his parents, Chris was in the prison charged with being drunk and disorderly.
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Blogs Away: January 2015
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Friday, January 30, 2015. Growing up I remember my uncle’s fondness for spicy food and the many women that he dated and discarded. Meera who prepared Laal Maas. Spiced with the “ Mathania redchilli. Rosy’s Pork Vindaloo. Simmered in coconut, vinegar and lots of red chilli peppers. Jincy and her Kozi Kari. Cooked with hot fresh green chilli and dried ground red chilli peppers. And finally it was Aunt Shanti who fed us fiery Chettinad. Food and him curd and boiled rice. I raised an eye at his plate. I hear...
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Blogs Away: August 2015
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015. PHOTO PROMPT –. 169; Claire Fuller. 8220;What’s he done now? 8221; I ask as they bring him in. I get a sullen look from the guard instead. He winks at me, the cheeky bastard, ignoring the shackles. 8220;I expect better service at your establishment this time landlord”. They follow me to the portal chamber and I pick the first entrance. Three twists to the right and two to the left. Word Count : 100. To read the other Friday Fictioneers prisoners go. Saturday, August 15, 2015.
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Blogs Away: The Masquerade
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Sunday, June 28, 2015. PHOTO PROMPT –. As a weekend partygoer he was a true nocturnal animal, sleeping during the day, but showing considerable activity by night. It wasn’t just him even his whole brood would turn up. This narrow street with its dim crepuscular lights was their Elysium. It was a gathering place for the Kindred. Who maintained a little Masquerade. For any mortals around. What better than fresh garlic braided together and hung over doors? Word Count : 100. And probably use it correctly unl...
