FFfAW… The Cursed Dog! – FFfAW 180 28 Aug 201828 Aug 2018 'Bradley!' Rubina calls me by my full name only when I'm in trouble, 'What is that?' I grin and unwrap the delicate packaging. With a flourish, I place the object…
FFfAW… Superstitions – FFfAW 179 21 Aug 2018 Professor Mehta turned around and addressed his students, 'This pathway here is forbidden, reserved exclusively for the Gods.' Praful scoffed, 'Yet another superstition! This is ridiculous.' The professor smiled, 'I've…
FFfAW… Car Cemetery – FFfAW 178 14 Aug 2018 'Grandpa, what are cars made of?' Al considered his grandson Ron's question. 'A lot of different stuff, dear. But, mostly steel.' 'What else?' 'Well, the newer car engines are made…
FFfAW… PTSD – FFfAW 177 7 Aug 2018 He sat on the bench everyday, not moving, just gazing into the lake for hours together. No wonder I felt uncomfortable. Not just me, the other women of the neighbourhood…
FFfAW… Those Stolen Moments 31 Jul 2018 August 6 8:10 AM 'Well, this is nice. A lovely little break from the madness of everyday.' Kumiko smiled at Haruto. They walked hand in hand towards the restaurant of…
FFfAW… OOPS! – FFfAW175 24 Jul 2018 Circle bottom right, fairly innocuous. Hope he doesn't cross the centre, let's see if we can have some fun here! Cross, bottom left! Alright! Circle, middle right. I hope he…
FFfAW… Spurs 15 May 201816 May 2018 'Blue and yellow, not a great color combination, but it worked.' His hand made languid strokes as he colored the model plane. 'Viola! Now it's done. This was how your…
FFfAW… The Perfect Gift 6 Mar 20186 Mar 2018 ‘What you doing?’ ‘Making a birthday day gift for Kara.’ ‘Making?’ ‘Yeah! I wanted to make something instead of buying off the shelf.’ ‘Very romantic, and unique. What are you…
FFfAW… Hopes and Dreams 13 Feb 201813 Feb 2018 ‘Anna*, how much for the Cricket Ganesha?’ I looked at the boy. He was dressed in cricket-whites and carried a kit-bag. ‘Hundred rupees,’ I answered curtly. Kids did not make…
FFfAW… Water 6 Feb 20186 Feb 2018 Muthu considered the reports and the accompanying photographs. ‘Let’s do a sample dig immediately.’ ‘Muthu, will we have any luck this time?’ Sannasi, the village elder, voiced the question that…
FFfAW… 100 days of Eden! – FFfAW 143 21 Nov 2017 ‘If you serve these bloody Sea Urchins one more time, I’d have to seriously consider cannibalism as an option,’ Jamie snarled. ‘What are you saying? These are heavenly.’ Jimmy slurped…
FFfAW… The Prophecy – FFfAW141 14 Nov 2017 “What is it?” Malcolm Butcher, the Director of the Department for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (DETI), frowned at the mud covered rock. “Tangible proof that our work hasn’t gone to waste,…
FFfAW… Sins of the father – FFfAW 140 7 Nov 2017 'Paul, nice facility you have here.' Paul London smiled at his friend. They were buddies from University. Though they'd been in touch over the years, they'd last seen each other…
FFfAW… She! – FFfAW139 31 Oct 2017 They watched her from their usual hiding place near the woods. She was, by far, the most gorgeous woman they had ever set their sights on. Their alcohol addled brains…
FFfAW… Sazaki’s Gift – FFfAW 138 24 Oct 2017 Minoru Sazaki had all the time in the world. The peak hour traffic at the junction before the famous marketplace didn’t face him. The Mediterranean sun warmed his body and…
FFfAW… Too Much of Anything… – FFfAW137 17 Oct 201723 Oct 2017 ‘The children are expected to follow the rules and regulations of our institution very strictly.’ Abraham smiled at the stern looking woman who droned on, ‘There’s a copy of the…
FFfAW… Reality – FFfAW 136 10 Oct 2017 Gaia looked at the cargo ship leisurely making its way to the pier. The deck of the ship was abuzz with commotion, a veritable beehive. Gaia remembered standing in the…
FFfAW… What A Wonderful World – FFfAW 135 3 Oct 2017 The procession moved slowly, solemnly towards the city center. Men, women and children held signs conveying respects for the victims and messages of hope and love for everyone else. Adnan…
FFfAW… Pretend – FFfAW 134 26 Sep 2017 He sips his latte slowly, pretending to enjoy it. She knows that there will be a crinkle near his left eye, the same one he always has when he’s disgusted…
FFfAW… Mime – FFfAW 131 5 Sep 2017 Too much electricity might have fried the internal wiring of his brain. Once a hotshot spy, with swirling drinks and slinky girls ever-present in his hands, he now struggled to…
FFfAW… What Is It? – FFfAW 130 30 Aug 2017 “What in the blue hell is this monstrosity?” Jake, completely flabbergasted, looked at his friend. “It’s supposed to be art. Not sure what the artist was smoking,” Chris shrugged his…
FFfAW… All about the hair – FFfAW 128 15 Aug 201715 Aug 2017 The man in a black suit watched as the couple lay down exhausted after their lovemaking. The girl’s lustrous black hair was spread on the white pillow like the rays…
FFfAW… Eden – FFfAW126 1 Aug 20172 Aug 2017 Two canoes raced each other, covering the distance between the mainland and the tiny islet at furious pace. The late evening sun scorched down at the canoeists. Sweat trickled down…
FFfAW… Mission Possible – FFfAW 125 25 Jul 201725 Jul 2017 Mino rested the oars and flexed his tired muscles. The Mediterranean waves gently rocked his boat. One more day and his mammoth fifty day fund-raising expedition would come to a…
FFfAW… One more time – #FFfAW124 18 Jul 201718 Jul 2017 I trudge along the muddy path carrying my beloved’s corpse. The stone steps cut across the grassy slope are all that stands between me and my destination. I look at…
FFfAW… Second Chance – #FFfAW123 12 Jul 201717 Jul 2017 Michael gave up. His art, like his life, was an unmitigated disaster. He had set out to pour all his passion, effort and love into what he hoped would become…
FFfAW… Komberi Mookan – #FFfAW 122 (July 4, 2017) 4 Jul 201711 Apr 2018 Photo credit: Kecia Spartin “Listen, woman. I need this building. It’s in a prime location”, Ponrayan spat at Lakshmi. He owned liquor shops and was looking to expand. “Sir, but…
FFfAW… The Alien Squad – FFfAW #121 1 Jul 20174 Jul 2017 Rick sipped his drink. Morty sat opposite to him with a sigh. Rick arched an eyebrow, “Is it done?” “Yup. Gimme a sip, willya?” Rick passed over a straw, “So…
