Those were the desperate days of my life when I was diligently writing stories and the publishers were ruthlessly refusing them. Once, I lost hope and decided to stop writing, when my sister asked me if I had ever observed a bellowing train and I said, βYesβ, for I loved observing things and she knew it.
Smiling softly, she said, βThe bellowing engine is a call for life, Its βwoo wooβ is a note of happiness. Never become a stagnant pool of water, Go and tell everyone that you can write.β
And, from that day, I never looked back. It’s been a long time and, while scribbling down these thoughts, I can recall those last days of my sister. She was ill and was admitted in the hospital.
Readers often ask me that why I write stories about railway engines. The reason for my love for trains is my sister. She was my strength and lying on her bed she once said to me, βAnna, my life ends here but yours is just beginning.β (174 words)
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This is my submission toΒ Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers.Thank youΒ Priceless JoyΒ for another exciting prompt. This week’s photo prompt is provided by Louise ofΒ THE STORYTELLER’S ABODE. Thank you Louise, I love this picture π
You had me in tears. I know this says Flash Fiction but you’ve made it come to life in such a loving, touching way…and it’s also inspiring!! Thanks!!! π
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Sorry, I got late in replying. I’m glad to receive your beautiful comment. I was afraid that the tone of my stories is getting depressed. But, if you find it inspiring to read then It’s a great achievement for me π
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Indeed! π
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Lovely story and a show of such a great bond between sisters.
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Thank you and yes sisters are so special π
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Stagnant pool is going to drain out one day. Every line of your story has a message. Lovely dedication story as well. I enjoyed reading it. π
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You’ll agree that there exist an attraction in blood relations. At the end of the day, it is our parents and our siblings to whom we’d like to rush in our hours of difficulty.
I’m glad to receive your feedback here and I’m happy that you find this story interesting to read π
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Reading it was my pleasure. Thank you for sharing it.! π
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lovely story and lovely way to pay tribute to a sister.
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I’ve observed a bond of love between siblings. Just tried to convey my thoughts and I’m glad that you like reading it π
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Such a sweet beautiful story! So sad at the end but at least she was propelled to write! Great story and thank you for participating in the FFfAW challenge!
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Sometimes our loss and pain change our personality. Person becomes more strong and that’s what Anna learns through her experience.
Thanks PJ for your feedback and thank you for all your efforts here π
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That’s a really beautiful story. It seems real, like it actually happened. I’m glad the sister was so instrumental in helping her sibling to write!
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That’s because sisters are so special π
Thanks for your kind feedback π
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Your Welcome!
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Her sister gave her some great advice! Good story, Madeeha. I’m glad you liked the prompt. π
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Oh yes, sisters are so special. Thanks Louise for reading and commenting π
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Lovely sad story.
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It is such a poignant story, the inspiration we find in unexpected situations π
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Indeed, life is all about getting inspiration.
Thank you so much for your time in reading and commenting π
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You did two prompts in one, and that is an awesome. It is a wonderful story and you are lucky to have a wise sister. x
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Thanks for your kind feedback. I’m flattered π
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Wonderful inspirational story
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Many thanks π
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