To a human eye, it might have seemed as if the two bald eagles were comparing notes on how to catch elusive fat rats. Perched on the highest tree that they could find, they surveyed the humans as keenly as they could.
When the dogs and cats had refused to spy on the humans, Agents E and C had recruited the eagles for their surveillance wing. Both the agents were in for a disappointment. Despite the global attack that had been unleashed by Agent C, the humans seemed unfazed. After a month of inactivity, the humans had gone back to their lives as usual. Agent C’s attack had brought Agent E some time to recover and recoup from her injuries. But the way things were going, they were going to have to come up with a better plan.
Author’s Note:
Any guesses as to the identities of Agents E and C???
P.S: This story may seem like a half-baked one since I made the decision to publish my first draft without major editing. The migraine still hasn’t released me from its clutches. 😪 Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day. I’m calling it a day and hitting the bed early today.
This story was written in response to This poem was written in response to the Flash Fiction for the Purposeful Practitioner prompt. The challenge is to use the given photo prompt as an inspiration to write a story in less than 200 words. Thank you, Roger for hosting this challenge. Click on the links to know more about these challenges and to read the entries by my fellow bloggers.
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Did you mean countries as agents, Shweta?
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Oh no. In my mind, C and E were Corona and the Earth. 😀
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First, I thought China and then figured Corona. Couldn’t get Earth though. Good one!
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I’ve written a post along the same line before. This was the first idea that popped into my head when I saw the prompt. Since my migraine didn’t allow me to have a lot of screen time, I decided to run with my first draft 😃
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I don’t remember reading your other post. This is great content for a first draft. Are you feeling better now?
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It was a poem. It was published a while back. Let me see if I can find a link. In that too, I had alluded that Agents C and E were working together. But no, I had not referred to them by those names.
Here’s the link.
https://wp.me/p6UE35-2MD
And yes, Anisha, I’m feeling much better. Thank you for asking. 😀
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Eagles certainly have keen eyes for spying ! Cute post – David
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Definitely. They are birds of prey with superb vision. Thanks for reading. I’m glad you liked it ☺️
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Agent C should be China and Agent E should be Earth!!?? If I am right, this means they are working together??
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Sorry, C should be Corona, my bad.
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I agree with you Harsh. It should be corona and earth, I think.
Lovely post Shweta❤
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Yes. You’re both very right. That’s what I had in mind
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Yay!
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😀
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We are right. Cheers!
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😀
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Yep. Bingo!
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You’re partially correct. C was for Corona 😁
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Take care, Shweta 💙💙
Coming to story, it is again amazing
Agents might be related to one ongoing condition
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Thank you so much, Era. I’m glad you liked it. Yes, C was for Corona and E, for Earth. 😀
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Nice one
My pleasure ❣❣
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❤️🤗
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Nice post Shweta, a really sharp pic of the eagles, just admire them. Take care. 👍
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Thank you so much, Reshmi. The picture isn’t mine but it’s such a close-up view, isn’t it?
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Cool story.
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Thank you, Sadje ♥️
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You’re welcome 😉
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❤️🤗
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Interesting take on eagles🤗🤔
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Thank you. I’m glad you liked it 😀
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Loved the story and hope you feel better soon!
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Thank you so much, Pooja. I’m happy to hear that. Yes, I’m feeling much better today 😀
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Glad you’re feeling better!
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❤️🤗
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Great story. Feel better, migraines are awful.
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They are awful. I’m feeling much better today. Thanks a lot, Lauren ❤️
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Agent C should be Covid 19 and E should be Earth right? Quite a great story there!
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Yes. You’re right, Akshita. Thanks for reading 😃
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My pleasure 😊
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❤️🤗
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Nice blog 🙂.
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Thank you so much. I’m so happy to hear that. 😃
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I will be happy if you visit my blog 🙂
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I will drop by later.
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Okay 😊
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I guessed C and E ! Nicely written 🙂
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Yay. I’m glad you were able to guess them. Thanks for reading. 😃
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Woww, What a great story Shweta. Followed your blog for more amazing content in future. I have also started blogging, would be happy if you can visit my blog and support me. Happy blogging
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Wow. Your comment made my day. Thank you so much for your kind words. Welcome to the blogosphere. I hope you like it as much as you do. I will drop by later. Can you drop a link to your blog.
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Sure. Here is the link , please consider following if you like my posts. Thanks.
https://travelwidnik.wordpress.com/
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Thank you. I’ll drop by later 😊
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I wanted to jump to the comment section to Know who were agents E and C. You did a fabulous job!
Hope you are doing well now!
Still take care of yourself!
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Haha. You’re clever, Rashmi. I’m glad that my story was so gripping. Thanks a lot, Rashmi. You brought a smile to my face. I’m feeling much better and yes, I’ll take care of myself. Thanks a lot, dear ♥️
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You are so creatively talented! Wonderful twist to C & E. Hope your migraine has gotten better. I suffer from them too. Mostly ice-pick headaches and seeing flashing stars in red, white and blue. I have had MRI’s and a MRA and there is a spot on my brain that they can’t explain, but it is not a tumor. I may have had a mini stroke a couple of years ago. I’m fine & wonderful most days and I hope you are feeling better from it!
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Thank you so much, Lisa. That’s so kind of you. Yes, it goes off after 2 days. I’ve had a CT scan done and everything seemed to be fine. I’m glad that the spot wasn’t a tumour. I’m glad that you are fine. Take care, Lisa. Sorry for my late response 😬
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I have them every now and then. I had a couple yesterday but they were short lived. I hope you get some real relief soon. 🙂
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Wow! You wrote this story while going through migraine pain! It’s AMAZING!
Are you better now?
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Haha. My creativity doesn’t wait for the pain to leave. Thank you so much, Rishika. Yes, I’m much better now.
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😂 Glad to know that! 😀
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