A short story

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 One evening, the calm breeze made the air more gentle. The birds were joyfully chirping, adding to the music of Nature. Shreya was rejuvenated to feel such soothing natural coolness in the horrid summer. She planned to go for an evening stroll.


Engrossed in her thoughts, she walked on the road all alone enjoying the company of Nature. She was looking at the sideway buildings and trees. The air touching her body gave her respite of worldly affairs too. She heard the noise of vehicles crossing by.


Suddenly a car stopped after crossing her closely. A man came out of it; highly drunk who tried to make a balance while standing on his own. He said," I will drop you wherever you want." Before she could understand, he shouted at the top of his voice.



Shreya, awakened by the threat of a pervert mind, became numb by her own dormat fear and insecurity. Some unknown impulse alarmed her mind abruptly. She ran as fast as she could. Her mind was too terrified to have any thoughts. She felt relieved after reaching safely at home.





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