December 14: Flash Fiction Challenge
In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story using the phrase “only in…” It can be used to tell a story about a profession, a place or situation. Go were the prompt leads you.
Hosted by Charli Mills at https://carrotranch.com/2017/12/14/december-14-flash-fiction-challenge/
WELCOME ABOARD
By Neel Anil Panicker
Choc-o-block’s the word as two, three, four, six, even quite a few eight wheelers straddle the roads in an ant-like procession.
Men and machine jostle, joust and just about do everything possible to move half an excruciating inch. The air reverberates with the cacophony of a million voices and noises as non-stop honking, whistling, shouting, screaming and abusing takes over.
Monday morning murderous mayhem unfolds on the streets as a gun pops out of a Mercedes window and its owner sprays bullets into the sky. Only in Delhi do otherwise perfectly normal drivers lose it.
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Love the description Neel. Do Delhi drivers really take pot shots out of their car windows in frustration.
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You sure they do, Irene. They are a different beast altogether. If you happen to be visiting Delhi, you can see that for yourself.
Thanks a lot for the read and the appreciation.
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I’d love to visit Delhi but that would probably scare me to death.
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Not at all, Irene. You just need to stay from buses. I would gladly play host and ensure you have a wonderful time.
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Thank you for that kind offer Neel. You have to be careful saying that to an Australian – I might just turn up. I’ll let you know first though.
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Ha ha ha ha. I should not be laughing for indeed they do. It’s ‘road rage’ amped up to become ‘gun rage’!
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LOL I believe you. I thought it was only in America.
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Neel, I enjoyed both the scene you created and the alliteration of language used, especially: “… jostle, joust and just about do everything..” Delhi sounds wild west on the streets!
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Thanks a lot for the appreciation. I am glad you enjoyed my effort.
As i told Irene too one needs to stay away from peak hour traffic and DELHI’S going to be a beautiful experience. Thanks again, Charli.
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I would love to experience Dehli one day, but I’ll remember to avoid the rush hour traffic (or impatient Mercedes).
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As a former Delhiite, I can totally visualize the scene 🙂
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