His body stood on the edge of the train's platform. She stood in the shadows, dreading what could happen next. She promised she wouldn't interfere. The countdown had begun. Tears sprung to his eyes. He had to fight. She had to fight, for what's right. The bells rang, signalling the trains arrival. Her body pounced towards him before her mind could process it. Their fingers interlaced and she pulled him away from the ledge. Words failed the both of them as the train flew past in a blur.
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Short StoryAlmost 200 short stories to get your blood pumping, your skin crawling and your mind racing. Nostalgic, interesting, current, real-life experiences in a creative form. *disclaimer: some of these short pieces reference issues such as mental illness...
