The glistening snow inside the globe seemed to beckon in a lazy, languid manner. That and the little orange Ferris wheel were just too difficult to resist.
He could feel the tears prick the back of his lids but he valiantly held back.
With shaking hands, he put the souvenir back on the counter and said to the eager salesperson, ‘No thanks, dearie. Not tonight.’
Wrapping himself in his muffler and his memories, Joshua trudged out of the store. All the while, his son’s voice seemed to call out from the Ferris wheel, like that fateful night, four winters ago.
©Shailaja V
Word count: 100
Written for the Light and Shade Challenge
This Friday’s picture prompt is given above
Writers must attempt a piece of fact/fiction/poetry in 100 words or less
I am a Write Tribe Pro Blogger– Blogging everyday for a year.
Today is Day 2
You cram so much mystery and emotion and story telling into 100 words.
Love it
Ally 🙂
Thank you very much Ally! Welcome to the blog 🙂
They say, a great writer is the one who can make you smile and cry at the same time. And you are indeed one of them. 🙂
Shweta, that just made my day. Thank you very much!
That was so sad. Memories of people you love often spring out unexpectedly.
Touching and sad. Beautifully written! 🙂
So touching and painful!!
A sad reality, powerfully weaved.
This is wonderfully written and very touching. I’d love to see more of this story.
How sad..but beautifully worded, Shailaja!