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Abhishek Roy

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2020

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AN APHID

The glimmering display of your phone displays 20:30 hrs. Your line of sight falls on the foggy windowpane in the right. It is becoming hot inside. And, the wish to be hit by a rush of frosty air is growing more and more. “Could you turn on the A.C.?” you ask. While staring into the rearview mirror, the driver responds, “But sir, it’s already cold…” Raising decibels, you counter, “Just do as I say.” His eyes on the mirror slide away as he presses on the A.C. button. The cab reaches the station gate. Fare: 250 bucks. Pay, step out of the ca...

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BLINK

Submitted to Contest #46

Hari was crossing the zebra in the busy Sunset Boulevard when a man in a hurry collided with him in the middle of the highway. He fell. Horns of approaching vehicles were blaring so loudly as if threatening to mow him down. The headlights under the new-moon night shone upon the bloodstains that were imprinted on his white shirt. His eyes followed the man who collided; he was carrying a gun and was bleeding profusely. Hari got up and called him, “Hey”. He turned around to point the gun at Hari. Both stood in the middle of the zebra, facing ea...

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