I am participating in the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge.
The letter of the day is B and my short story of 55 words begins with this alphabet.
Beside himself with grief, he had walked into the sea, uncaring of the rising water. The deserted beach had offered him the opportunity of unburdening his soul by plunging into the crashing waves. If only his sin was pardonable? The fishermen spotted him disappearing into the waters and rescued him. Was he saved or condemned?
By Sulekha Rawat
Condemned maybe or perhaps given a chance at retribution…Another great story Sulekha
Naba, thanks a ton for your encouraging comments.
well i guess he was saved! time wil heal evrythn! nice write 🙂
Swathi, sometimes time plays spoilsport 🙁 thanks for the visit.
Time will do the trick!!! Lovely write up as always!!
Time has answers for everything nah? Lovely writing as always!!
Lovely compliments, as always 🙂
When overcome by grief, everything, even salvation seems to be a curse. But he will bless this moment when his mind is clear. Lovely , as usual, Sulekha 🙂
Shailaja, I am so glad I participated in this challenge, love the daily interactions with fellow bloggers 🙂 thanks
Whatever happens, happens for the good!
Wonderful 55er, Sulekha 🙂
True that, Shilpa.
This connects with your A post so well! Great 55!
Aditi, I am writing a mega story in 26 mini stories, or am attempting to 🙂 Thanks
Great Story Sulekha. I think he was saved..everyone deserves a chance at life 🙂
Thanks, I thought so too, hence saved him 🙂
Saved -I Like being positive
Me too 🙂 thanks
what happened? he died!! nooo… sad yet wonderful story
No, he is still alive 🙂 thanks
Well, I'd like to think saved. 🙂
Me too 🙂
I like that you end the story with a question…at times things in life aren't so black and white and the answer is unknown. Good one!
I prefer the grays to stark black n white…thank you for your comment.
I hope he was saved, to make a fresh start and to rectify his mistakes.
Lovely story in 55 words.
Ishithaa
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What a positive thought! Love your thinking, now I have to think 🙂
Saved.. I say. He'll be glad of this day. Things never seem as bad when seen in retrospect.
Yes, they don't. Ok, he will be saved and made to think positive 🙂
I hope he is saved..
I hear you 🙂 thanks
Interesting. I would guess saved because nothing in the universe is left to chance. He was meant to live on and learn more. ♥
I am a big fan of the Universe, so love your comment 🙂 Maybe he will learn something here too.
What a great question – I think he should see it as another chance to get things right!
Love your lovely answer, Corinne. Let's see where the story goes.
The final thought for all suicide attempt survivors I believe..
Richa
True that, Richa. Sad but true…thanks
Saved or not…. in both way he seems to be rescued…
Rescued he was, thanks
Suicide is never an option! Great story though! WEll written!
Thanks, fiction is a great way to experiment with all genres and situations, thanks.
A bit of both I suppose, Sulekha 🙂
Like how you think 🙂 thanks
Without a doubt … saved! Powerful 55er.
Thanks a ton for your lovely comment.