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.

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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.Β 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.

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  • MindandLifeMatters
    Posted at 12:26h, 22 September Reply

    Beautiful story! I really liked this one!

  • mitadaur
    Posted at 13:57h, 22 September Reply

    Nice story Piyusha.

    • Wandering Soul
      Posted at 16:58h, 22 September Reply

      Thank you so much! Glad you liked it πŸ™‚

  • mandibelle16
    Posted at 19:03h, 25 September Reply

    Well written, so sad!

  • Keiths Ramblings
    Posted at 09:56h, 26 September Reply

    So sad yet so beautiful.

    • Wandering Soul
      Posted at 10:05h, 26 September Reply

      Thank you so much, Keith! Appreciate your kind words.

  • A wallflower
    Posted at 10:48h, 20 April Reply

    I loved your version. I have just started blogging. I like your blogs. I am still learning ☺️

    • Wandering Soul
      Posted at 13:09h, 05 May Reply

      Thank you soo much! That means a lot to me. πŸ™‚

  • Neha
    Posted at 16:21h, 09 September Reply

    That 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 September Reply

      Indeed. That was the purpose behind the story. Being a die-hard romantic, I love tales of forever love. πŸ™‚ So glad you liked it.

  • Rohan Kachalia (@rohank01)
    Posted at 11:07h, 10 September Reply

    A nice micro fiction, Piyusha. You brought out the emotions very well.

  • Apeksha Solanki
    Posted at 23:20h, 10 September Reply

    Woww…!!!

    • Wandering Soul
      Posted at 07:59h, 11 September Reply

      πŸ™‚ Thank you! Can’t wait to see what you would come up with. πŸ™‚

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