22 Sep A 100 Words Micro Fiction
Here I am sharing a short story I wrote long back, in response to a prompt given by Short Story Lovers’ Facebook Page. I had even forgotten about it. Only now when it came up on my notifications recently, because someone clicked ‘like’ on it, did I remember that I had written it quite some time ago.
The prompt was
He held her hand and gently caressed it. Just like he always had for the past fifty years. Only now she didn’t reciprocate. Only now her eyes didn’t gaze back into his. Only now she didn’t giggle or blush like she had every time. Someone stepped forward and gently pulled him away even as they fought back their own tears. It was their lovely daughter.
He looked up at the young girl and was reminded of her – the one who refused to even look at him now. He sighed, wiped his tears away and stepped back.
A few moments later, the casket was closed and lowered into the ground.
Did you like the story? How would you have written the story further? Do share your comments and feedback via the comment box below.
MindandLifeMatters
Posted at 12:26h, 22 SeptemberBeautiful story! I really liked this one!
mitadaur
Posted at 13:57h, 22 SeptemberNice story Piyusha.
Wandering Soul
Posted at 16:58h, 22 SeptemberThank you so much! Glad you liked it 🙂
mandibelle16
Posted at 19:03h, 25 SeptemberWell written, so sad!
Wandering Soul
Posted at 04:25h, 26 SeptemberThank you, Mandi!
Keiths Ramblings
Posted at 09:56h, 26 SeptemberSo sad yet so beautiful.
Wandering Soul
Posted at 10:05h, 26 SeptemberThank you so much, Keith! Appreciate your kind words.
A wallflower
Posted at 10:48h, 20 AprilI loved your version. I have just started blogging. I like your blogs. I am still learning ☺️
Wandering Soul
Posted at 13:09h, 05 MayThank you soo much! That means a lot to me. 🙂
Neha
Posted at 16:21h, 09 SeptemberThat was beautiful. I love such tales of companionship and love. It gives a sense of stability and beauty to the words ‘together forever’
Wandering Soul
Posted at 18:29h, 09 SeptemberIndeed. That was the purpose behind the story. Being a die-hard romantic, I love tales of forever love. 🙂 So glad you liked it.
Rohan Kachalia (@rohank01)
Posted at 11:07h, 10 SeptemberA nice micro fiction, Piyusha. You brought out the emotions very well.
Wandering Soul
Posted at 11:40h, 10 SeptemberThank you so much! 🙂
Apeksha Solanki
Posted at 23:20h, 10 SeptemberWoww…!!!
Wandering Soul
Posted at 07:59h, 11 September🙂 Thank you! Can’t wait to see what you would come up with. 🙂
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