“There is no reason to return home.”
“You are depressed. Find a therapist after you land.”
“No. I don’t want to live …..”
“You are on the borderline. Something could still lift you up there.”
SPLASH! He had jumped in the water. Then, the same figure was signalling for a lifeboat to be thrown his way.
How crazy could one get? I stopped in my tracks, as I saw the pretty face waiting on the shore. Should I throw the lifeboat to him?
His inspiration for life was there. Once upon a time, she had been my reason to live.
(100 words)
Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers Challenge
Both are on the borderline. Wonder what awaits. Nice one Reena.
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Thanks!
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A surprise ending… superb story telling here. Will he or won’t he?
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Thank you, Shivangi! Many readers had missed the twist.
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I know Reena but I got it. Great story👏
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How sad that he wants to kill himself. Hopefully, the girl will make him realize his will to live. Great story, Reena!
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Thanks, Joy! Somebody else has a stake here, too.
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Things are about to get better – hopefully.
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*Throw* a lifeboat. Aren’t they pretty big? 😉
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Giving up is so easy. Hope he sees the lifeboat as a sign for better days ahead.
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Some people need to see how lucky they are to have someone waiting for them. I hope he throws them the lifeboat!
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