PHOTO PROMPT © Jellico’s Stationhouse
A Lucky Escape
A beautiful bicycle, had to belong to a lady. White and red, attached to the front a pretty wicker basket. I admired it from my bus as I passed it every day. Imagining it was mine, what would I use it for? Romantic country rides with my beloved? Ambling to work on my regular commute? Of course this was all wistful thinking, I had never learnt to ride a bike, never even sat on one. Until one day the bike wasn’t in its usual spot. The bike a mangled mess, the woman sprawled on the ground, hit by the bus.
Hope you enjoyed it!
Bettina x
With thanks to Rochelle for another great picture prompt - if you wish to read more stories using this prompt - click here
Ouch, not the way to go.
ReplyDeleteDear Bettina,
ReplyDeleteThat had a twisted ending in the most literal sense. Be careful what you wish for. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
A tragic end to a dream
ReplyDeleteWhat a tragic and unexpected end. Great stuff.
ReplyDeleteOuch that was a brutal twist!
ReplyDeleteDon't know if enjoyed it is the right word, but really liked your writing, great take on the prompt.
ReplyDeleteWhen we keep on dreaming and not doing, the opportunities might get crushed before we get a real chance. Ouch.
ReplyDeleteWasn't expecting that. Wow!
ReplyDeleteInteresting ending Hope she syrvived! Whenyou said "until the day..." I thought the narrator was going to snitch the bike and go for a spin.
ReplyDeleteTook us right up the garden path and then bang...superbly written.
ReplyDeleteGreat twist at the end there. Well done.
ReplyDeletexx Rowena
That went "downhill" quickly :) nice "twist" at the end
ReplyDeleteTragic but so well written.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad and tragic end. Nice spin on it. Well done.
ReplyDeleteSad ending. I like the "imagine" before and the hit of reality.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we wish for things we don't really understand. That poor woman.
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