The night was dark and there was a slight drizzle. She stood there shivering in the rain. "If only I had listened to my inner instincts" she thought...
But it was too late to dwell on “what if’s” and “if only’s”; the damage already done.
She knew there was no going back; knew that once she crossed that line and allowed herself to be taken to the edge, normalcy would be no more; nothing but an empty word.
She began walking, along the side of the road; a seemingly endless, desolate stretch. Not knowing where she was going; not much caring if she ever got there; for she was certain where she had just come from, and anywhere was better than there.
His taillights dissolved in the distance behind her, leaving her alone in the darkness. “It can’t be love, if you don’t look back,” she whispered aloud; with no one left to hear her. And though she never said the words, she knew he never had a doubt.
Welcome to the Short Story segment of WriteUp Cafe. Every month we would give a new theme based on which interested writers are invited to send in their entries. The theme could either be a small paragraph consisiting of 2 to 5 lines, a few unrelated words, a scenario or a simple picture. Read More
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You are free to post your regular short stories too which may not be a part of the contest.
Please send your votes for the best story of the month to votes.stories@writeupcafe.com. We are happy to announce our joint winners for Aug 2009 - The Scars left in Rain and She wants to live.
Congratulations to the winners...
You may contact us at stories@writeupcafe.com if you are interested in exchanging links with us.
You are free to post your regular short stories too which may not be a part of the contest.
Please send your votes for the best story of the month to votes.stories@writeupcafe.com. We are happy to announce our joint winners for Aug 2009 - The Scars left in Rain and She wants to live.
Congratulations to the winners...
Theme of the month for Sep 2009
NB. The theme for Sep 2009 is extended till end of Oct 2009.
A beach is the location, self doubt is the theme. A picture frame is an object that plays a part in the story.
A beach is the location, self doubt is the theme. A picture frame is an object that plays a part in the story.
Complete the story in not more than 2000 words.
October 6, 2009 at 8:05 PM
I liked this..it wasn't too long yet you pulled it together nicely-
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