Dark: Word prompt


Wrote this based on a word prompt.


It was in the wee hours of the morning when I set off for a run at San Francisco. The drive to the city took about 45-50 minutes from my place in the morning. Since the run was scheduled at 7 am I left my place at around 5:45 am. It was still dark outside as I got out of my apartment which was surrounded by numerous bushes and shrubs. 

I walked out of my patio and shut the gate behind me. Just then I heard a rustling sound. I froze. 

My mind immediately traced back to all those horror movies that I had watched in the past. As soon as I stopped, the sound stopped as well. Beads of sweat trickled down my forehead despite being a cold October morning. I flashed my mobile light but couldn't see a thing. I continued walking and immediately heard that rustling sound again. A Sudden gust of breeze blew and I shivered. Just then I heard a small wail. I looked around nervously and to my horror I spotted a pair of green eyes gleaming at me in the dark. 

 Before I could react, that thing came rushing out from the bushes. I was about to let out a bloodcurdling scream when I saw the creature. It was a black cat with a bushy tail-one that I had often seen roaming around our apartment complex. It brushed past my leg haughtily and went ahead. 

Just then my mobile beeped making me jump. It was a message from the uber driver saying that he had arrived. I gladly rushed down the stairs and saw a white car coming inside the apartment complex. 

He greeted me cheerfully and noticed my pale face. "All ok?" he asked. 
"A black cat scared me," I muttered.
"Well it is the month of Halloween. Strange things are bound to happen," he chuckled.

I shrugged and buckled the seat belt. As the car made its way out of the complex, I looked out of the window. It was still pitch dark. Amidst the darkness I could still see a glowing pair of green eyes following the car...
-- 

Comments

KParthasarathi said…
The initial portion scared me a bit.I thought it was a snake.
Beautifully written.
6:53 PM
Whirlwind said…
Thanks KP.:)
5:06 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Heidi: Movie review

Image
I had read this classic by Johanna Spyri as a little girl. I won it as a prize along with my merit card when I was graduating from Primary to Middle School.  When I stumbled upon this on Amazon Prime, I was delighted. It always feels good to watch your favorite fictional characters on screen. Its often slated that the book is always better as it captures a lot more depth with regards to the plot and characters. However a couple of adaptations that I had seen in the recent past made a good watch. A couple of them ended up being a visual treat. One was The Call of the Wild which showcased the beauty of the Alaskan Wilderness. Another one was Heidi which exhibited the splendor of the snow clad Alps.  Heidi is the story of a young orphaned girl who is sent to live in the mountains with her rather eccentric grandfather-who is known as Alm Uncle by the villagers. Heidi manages to melt his heart as he develops an affection for her. She spends her carefree days in the mountains a
Read more

100 meters : Movie Review

Image
Watched this inspiring Spanish film over the weekend on Netflix!  100 meters is a based on a true story of a man named Ramon who is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He is told that he will be able to even walk 100 meters in the next one year. Determined to prove this wrong, he takes up the challenge of doing the grueling Ironman race which involves 2.4 miles swimming, 112 miles biking and 26.2 miles running.  With the help of his father in law with whom he initially shares a shaky relationship with, he begins to train relentlessly. Ramon faces challenges on the way and is almost pushed to the brink of being bed ridden. He overcomes every hurdle with grit and a positive frame of mind. It remains to be seen if he actually finishes the race.  This movie struck a chord in many ways. A triathlon is not just a race-its a humbling journey which alters your life forever. The training period is especially a challenging one as it demands a lot out of you. The film showcases the importance of f
Read more

My friend Ganesha: Friendship with God

Image
-By Swetha Amit http://content.msn.co.in/MSNContribute/Story.aspx?PageID=b7ab149a-5f35-4861-8859-6a890ddb71fe Loneliness often propels one to longingly seek a friend. Times like these often push us into a solitary stance or we find our solace in the road to spirituality striking an unspoken friendship with God. My friend Ganesha is one such film which depicts this divine friendship between a child and the elephant faced God and takes you down the mythological lane. The movie revolves around a family consisting of Ashu, his parents, aunt and the maid Gangubhai who places her sincere devotion in Lord Ganapathy. Ashu is a lonely child devoid of any friends and to top it all he is bullied by his counterparts at every given opportunity. To make matters worse, his parents who are caught up with the corporate lifestyles hardly spend time with him. One day he ends up saving a little mouse from the harsh rains. On sharing this with the maid, leaves her enthralled enough to tell him of being the
Read more