Thursday, 6 February 2020

Escalator

Rila was terrified of escalators.
She preferred taking the elevator instead.

That day he pulled her to the escalator.
“It’s not tough!”

Rila screamed, "Help! Stop it!"
Losing her balance, she fell on the ground.

She could see people, dressed in white, descending down the escalator and coming to where she lay.
PHOTO PROMPT - Ulrika Undén

"Rila! Are you okay?"
"It's all my fault! I'm so sorry, sweetheart! Get up!" 
"Dear God, please help!" she could hear his panic-stricken voice.

Rila then saw the same people, who looked like angels, ascending up the escalator and leaving.

"Open your eyes, Rila!" he begged.

She did!

100 Words story for Friday Fictioneers.
Do you believe in the power of prayer and remorse? 
Can love can save anyone? Can we save a loved one from the jaws of death?

14 comments:

  1. The important thing is not to look into the light

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  2. You achieve good suspense with this story. I'm glad Rila pulled through. Perhaps her husband will be less of a bully in future.

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  3. Dear Anita,

    I'm a bit nervous on escalators as well. As a child I was downright terrified of them.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  4. Funny how some people are terrified of them...

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  5. Thank goodness she opened her eyes at the end!

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  6. Wow! Good thing she opened he eyes. A scary moment

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  7. I know people who won't use elevators, but all are cool on escalators

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  8. I like your Article.its Amazing.

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  9. Turned out OK in the end, fortunately.

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  10. I hope he got the bejeebers scared out of him. He's a bully!

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  11. I'm glad heavenly help was coming. At least she knows what to expect when the real time comes. Good story!

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