What is Joachimstaler?

There was a lucky draw contest in a farm house in Woodstock near Chicago. The farm house was fantastic. A large crowd was sitting and waiting for the winner to be announced. Michael,a tall man with blond hairs, pony tailed opened the box. All eyes turned towards the man. He read a note on aContinue reading “What is Joachimstaler?”

Do you know these men?

Ken and Julian are two reporters of Daily Herald in Rockford, Illinois. They had gone to Osberg Motors to get some information for their article. It was a small company, neat and clean. They talked to the receptionist. Receptionist told them to wait. Someone would soon come to meet them. People were coming and going.Continue reading “Do you know these men?”

We all returned safely

Colonel George had retired from U.S. Army in Washington D.C. Tom had invited him for dinner to his home. Tom is Lieutenant in U.S. Army. George is a fine man. Everyone likes him a lot. He has a holiday home in Bavarian Alps, in a Bad Waldsee. When he wasn’t there, he would let hisContinue reading “We all returned safely”

You have solved a very old mystery

“Step on the gas.” said Morgan. Maverick was driving the car slowly and enjoying the view of either sides of the road. Morgan and Maverick are two police officers of California State Police in Bakersfield. Both were tall and black haired. Maverick speeded up.But less than three miles ahead, they wound up behind a truckContinue reading “You have solved a very old mystery”

I was rewarded four thousand dollars

“Brian is a student of arts in St. Mary’s University. He is a guitarist. He likes playing guitar.” Aunt Charis said to Johnny and Leonardo on phone. Johnny and Leonardo are two brothers from Boston. Johnny is twenty five years, three years older than Leonardo. They were staying at Hotel Contessa, San Antonio in Texas.Continue reading “I was rewarded four thousand dollars”

Anyhow you must find it

Dave was looking over Mark’s shoulder and said, “Our room was ransacked.” Mark and Dave are two brothers from Houston, Texas. Mark, 23 years, is three years older than Dave. “He ripped off everything in our room?” Mark said.” Let us see how did the visitor get in.” The boys carefully examined cupboards, handles onContinue reading “Anyhow you must find it”

Hidden Treasure

Yeah!David sputtered and said,”Where are we going?” Mike grinned and said,”We are at the right place.” David is elder to Mike.Both brothers had been invited by their uncle Ranal to Hotel Gondola in Frankfort. Immediately,the boys heard some footsteps. “Here you are boys.I could not figure out what you are doing here.Come in.”said Ranal. RanalContinue reading “Hidden Treasure”

Swiss Watch Theft

Gift Gallery, Franklin Square, New York, USA. The door flew open and girl stormed out of the gift gallery and collided head on with Jeff, who was standing right at the door. The girl glared at Jeff, who mumbled an apology. She hurried away with her long hairs bouncing. “How do you like that”? JonathanContinue reading “Swiss Watch Theft”

I was just close to wild animal footsteps

It was early afternoon, I had my lunch and left to see fresh snowfall in high altitudes of Dharamshala. It was around Dharamkot near McLeod Ganj. I dressed in warm clothes with anorak jacket, boots and carrying an umbrella. I left from my home to catch the bus. Bus was already there in the busContinue reading “I was just close to wild animal footsteps”

New currency rumour

Yesterday, at night one of friends whatsapped me nine images of the new currency.I was surprised.At the time when Coronavirus has taken India and the World in its grip,how is it possible?So,today in the news we saw it.Fake currency of Rs75 coin,Rs60 coin,Rs125 coin,Rs150 coin,Rs100 coin,Rs150 coin, Rs20 coin,Rs1 note,Rs2 note,Rs5 note,Rs5000 note,Rs1000 coin,Rs350 note,RsContinue reading “New currency rumour”