The couple went on holiday to Spain. He was afraid of planes, so she decided they would take the ferry.
‘All is well dear,’ she said, as they stood on the deck and gazed at the calm waters.
Then a deafening noise was heard, and the ferry began to sink…
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I write as a way of life: stories, blogs, articles, almost-poems. I'm a freelancer, a vegetarian, and I listen to Leonard Cohen and enjoy French films. We are dying a little more with each new day we live, so shouldn't we make the most of our time?
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They should have taken a plane. Conquering fear and saving lives!
Indeed…
full of love and emotions. love for life and fear of losing and dying is beautifully written.
Clever irony. 🙂 I wonder what happens next?
They sink like stones…
This all ends with her telling him “I’ll never let you go” and then promptly letting go of him.
Your 50-word stories usually come with a good dose of irony. Makes them quite amusing
It’s unintentional. Really!
Unbelievable
Did that stand with arms outstretched and hear the distant sounds of Titantic playing in the background I wonder….
*they
When people are in perilous circumstances, they don’t have time for such things…
True but it brought about the image none the less..
Human fears lead once again to demise