The crumbling walls, moss covered stones, the statues with their features set in still acceptance, and especially the roots that grew as if reclaiming lost space, soothed her frayed nerves. She loved to simply sit among the ruins and contemplate, or sometimes read a book on the cool steps with only the whispering wind for company. Well, there was an old man she saw daily who didn’t count, as he seemed scarce aware of her presence, sitting against the same pillar pillar each day and staring into space. ‘Someone who loves solitude, just like me,’ she thought, till one day she found the same face staring back at her from the pages of the book she was reading, a history of the temple dating hundreds of years back. Suddenly feeling chilly, she lifted her head to find his eyes boring into hers with a knowing look in them.
©Shail Mohan 2014
What it’s all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week Lillie McFerrin posts a one word inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate can write a five sentence story based on the prompt word. The word does not have to appear in the five sentences, and is just for direction. Special thanks to Nada Adel for this week’s FSF! This week: RUINS
Hmmm…if ever it happens with me, I’ll either freeze or faint. Nice piece!
You have me for company 😉
Well done! I love this! It gave me chills!
Glad it worked 😉
little scary.. i can nvr imagine myself there.. 😦
Yeah, me too 😛
Scary story! How did you get the apt picture? Great!
The story was written around the picture, Sandhya 🙂
Short and leaves your reader hungry for more…
I guess that is the idea 😉
whoo! Loved it!
Thanks, Agnija 🙂
If I remember correctly, that temple is in Bandhavgarh… a tiger sanctuary near my place. Is it?
Story packed a decided punch. Lovely read.
No idea Dagny. The picture has been provided by the host site, and is only meant as a general guide to base your story on, no compulsion.
Thanks.
Spooky… Loved your narration 🙂
Welcome to Shail’s Nest and thank you, Sunjhini 🙂
your punch was indeed very powerful! 🙂
Well, I myself am scared at the thought 😉
🙂
Superb and scary!
Five Sentence Fiction seems to have been created for you!
Thanks. Yeah, this seems something just up my alley.
Ohhh chilling!
I am chilled too 😛