(Image Credit: Crispina Kemp)
“One of these days I will book a berth in a boat such as this to a faraway land ” said Ash pointing to the moored or marooned (depending upon the mood of its owner and the predilections of its captain) boat in white.
Even though Venky had heard this monologue a billion times, on this sharp and crisp midsummer morning, a nasty chill ran down his spine. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead and very soon rivulets of them streamed down his face. “You are a walking rain!” exclaimed Ash in sincere wonderment.
“Enough!” hissed Venky in a voice that was singularly venomous and one which even he did not know he possessed. Startled by this incredulous reaction, Ash retreated into a silence that was both stony and deafening.
Exactly six months later Ash was on her way to Dublin. She didn’t sail though. She flew.
(Word Count: 148)
Written as part of the Crimson’s Creative Challenge #31 More details regarding this challenge may be found HERE.
5 comments
Hey, Venky, that’s a strong reaction. Possessed by a snake-demon? Have you received an advance copy of my book? 🙂
Hey this is unfair! You are writing a book and I don’t get to read the advance copy? Travesty! On a serious note please please do send me a copy at: venkyspeaks1976@gmail.com
Hold, hold, hold. It’s a quint. I’m on Book 5. I shall publish all five together, hopefully by Christmas.
Check out my posts: The Asaric Tales, now renamed as *The Spinner’s Game*
Ok Ok. This now, has given me relief!
If you want to beta read this last book, I’ll be wanting readers at end of July. But you’ll have to be willing to answer my questions. Of the five books, I think this last one would appeal most to you.