I am participating in the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge.
This is the first post and I will be writing stories in 55 words, (55 fiction) in this challenge. I have Shilpa Garg to thank for this wonderful idea, her theme reveal helped me make up my mind as I was floundering in a million ideas but no specific theme 🙂
Often called “micro” or “nano” fiction 55 fiction is the art of creating a complete short story in exactly 55 words, no more, no less. Not an essay, not a poem, not a bunch of random thoughts, no musings. Just a potent piece of pure fiction that you’ve dexterously composed in 55 words. Read more about this form of writing here.
Today’s alphabet is A and my story begins with this alphabet.
A memory from the past flashed briefly in the confines of his heavy heart. The twinge of remorse he felt was cloaked with unconcealed longing. She had written to him and begged for his help, why had he walked away? The news in the papers next morning had confirmed his fears, she was no more.
By Sulekha Rawat
Thanks to Kajal for featuring my Memoirs on her Movie Massala Blog Read the review of Brave on her fabulous movie blog.
That was a sad ending though a great idea to tell the story in 55 words…great start!
Thanks Kajal, I don't know where it will take me in the next 25 days 🙂
Oh that's so sad, a twist!
Nabanita, it is a love story, sorrow is a big part of love 🙂 thanks.
oh dat was sad!
Thanks Swati.
Oh no that was sad. But I love your theme and look forward to the rest.
Suzy, it was last minute theme but I love it too, thanks.
Remorse, loss, pain…several emotions packed in one small story. Nicely done!
Beloo, appreciate your lovely compliment.
Now he would be haunted forever by guilt 🙁
Ishithaa
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Ishithaa, he will if he loved her, thanks.
that was sad… but it happens in real life. Often the survivors are left with their coulda-shoulda-wouldas.
Gauri, very nicely put. So many love stories end in tragedies. Thanks for the visit.
Such a short story but gave a lump on my throat. Damn!! 🙁 Neatly penned!
Stri, thank you so much for your kind words.
Superb 55F!
Looking forward to the next 25!!
Thank you for the visit and your comment.
that is so sad. I wonder of he will regret the decision all his life.
Thanks Sunjhini, I wonder too till I write the next part 🙂
Oh no! Terrible for something like this to happen and now he’ll forever remain in guilt! Superb 55!
Aditi, I decided to go for this genre as it makes you compress the entire story in 55 words, glad you liked it. Thanks.
What a tragedy, Sulekka 🙁 But wonderfully woven in 55 words. A big fan of this genre 🙂
Thanks a ton for your kind words.
Awesome write, Sulekha- Sweet and Crisp! Loved your idea. Thanks for stopping by at my place too 🙂
See you soon!!
Shalzz, loved your post and thanks for this visit.
So sad!! There may be regret forever for that. Happy A-Z! ♥
Kathy, sometimes life gives people no choice, thanks for the comment.
And the guilt with he have to live till the end….
Yes, regret is a bitter pill to swallow, thanks.
It is sad when we don't recognize the cry of help. Good one.
Thanks Janaki.
And now he would haunted forever by guilt!
As he should be, right?
Very sad… and sometimes a reality too..
Richa
Yes, it is. Thanks
You are egging us on .Can't wait for the next part…….
I am thinking of the next part 🙂 thanks
You do this so well, Sulekha.
Regrets – that's what his life should be all about!
Thank you Corinne, appreciate your compliment. He should suffer 🙂
Oops bad place to stop. That's a remorse he'll have to live with, I suppose.
So he should, don't you think so? Thanks for the visit.
sad ending !
Good luck with the challenge
Thank you and will try and change the end.
What will he do next? Excellent flash fiction/55 word to the Challenge.
Susan, I am thinking of his next move 🙂 thanks
A regret will remain for life! Great take on 55 word challenge.
Thanks Pooja, appreciate your visit.
Aah! The regret! Like they say, of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, "It might have been" !
Fab 55er, Sulekha! And thanks for the mention 🙂
Welcome Shilpa, your post helped me decide on this theme, 55 fiction. Regret is a constant ache in the heart, thanks.
Loved the story however tragic was the end!
Thanks Nibhz 🙂
Sad. Often cries for help are ignored in the same way and it's too late then.
Excellent 55er Sulekha.