“Don’t!”, Ibrahim’s voice resonated in the silence.
“Why can’t I follow that lane?”, Sana protested. Ibrahim lingered a moment too long in indecision and his sister, Sana, turned towards the opposite street when her hand was jerked backwards.
“Rumour has it, the new tenants of funky munky are cultists“, Ibrahim conceded. Then added, “you know, blood drinkers”.
“I know what cultists are”, Sana retorted, rubbing her wrist where he’d grabbed her.
She looked at the eccentric house- With its curtain-tight windows and closed door, the place looked empty, as was the norms of the houses in the area. The only audible sounds were the occasional screeching of passing cars.
Ibrahim’s thick black brows were furrowed and he wore his lips in a thin line- Sana decided he was serious. They walked in silence before He broke the ice,
“So, I guess we’re back to not talking huh?“
Her silence was enough answer. Ibrahim smiled, knowing his sister couldn’t stay mad if her life depended on it. They’d soon as well make up.
word cont: 172 words. The above story is in response to Flash Fiction For Aspiring Writers photo prompt challenge, where each week we are provided with a picture and required a 75-175 word story on it. Thank you @TJParis for providing us with his week’s picture.Β
Oh, I wished there was more about those scary “blood drinkers’… Maybe just a peep π
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Haha, I’m glad it kept you intrigued. And trust me, blood drinkers are better left off alone π
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LOL! Cute story! It highlights sibling squabbling in an endearing manner! Great story, Ameena!
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Thank you Joy! I put myself in my childhood shoes, and I could pretty much write it.
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Hahahaha! That’s funny! π
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Started out a little scary, but enjoyed the ending π
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Loved the imagery created! I could almost see them both going back home with sana’s sulking face :p
Great take on the prompt π
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Thank you Hargun! This was relatable to me, growing up with siblings π
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Enjoyed your take Amena. It’s difficult to know about who and what kind of people live in certain houses. Rumours can sometimes abound. Seems like Ibraham should be careful where his sister is concerned, not make her mad as usual with his back seat driving.
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This story has hints of horror, which intrigues me. Part of me wants to know more about these blood drinkers and part of me wonders if they’re better left alone π great story!
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Haha, ohh Jade… If what o know of them is true, I think they are best left alone π
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I’m glad Sana listened to her brother, who knows what could have happened!! It could have been blood-curdling!! π Great story, quite imaginative!
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Haha, I know right! Love what you did there π thank you very much Deb
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You’re so very welcome! Tee hee… π
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Love the picture of the house and what you’ve done with it in the story – are those beams on it just painted on or are they real?
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haunting and also adorable! how’d you do that! π π π
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Awww, thank you luv ππ
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most welcome, luv! β€
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Adorablly cute! n I love the protagonist’s name ‘Sana ‘ π
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Thank you! Yeah, it is such a beautiful name ππ
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Siblings squabble often enough. At least they look out for each other.
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