He didn't know how to read or write, having been devoid of formal education during his formative years; yet, under the shady banyan tree, when the cool breeze flowed across dusky summer farms, people flocked to him.
Ahmed was a brilliant story teller, his words lucid, resonating with a voice so musical that his narrations rhymed with a sweet undertone. Arshad, his cousin, was one of his daily listeners.
Years later, Arshad received numerous accolades for his debut book 'Life-A Collection', the world not knowing that the real brain behind those plots was still weaving tales, somewhere in oblivion.
This 99 word fiction is shared with Blogging from A to Z April Challenge - A.
It's too good :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sushree :-)
DeleteGreat start Amrit :)
ReplyDeleteThanks buddy :-)
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ReplyDeleteHa ha ... sure :-)
DeleteIt's so good! A dream for many I know :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Nabanita :-)
DeleteVery well written! It's really an art to convey a story in as minimum lines as this. Will look forward to more writings! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThank You Rama :-)
DeleteWorld is full of many such Arshads.
ReplyDeleteGreat little story!
Thanks Indrani :-)
DeleteWoah well written Amrit :D
ReplyDeleteIf these get better as you progress, I'll have to kneel on floor as I read, Amrit--bowing to your excellence.
ReplyDeleteAgree with Sushree Dash, "It's too good."
You leave me speechless Steve ... thanks a lot for your kind words :-) Am on cloud 9,10,11 :-D
DeleteDamn!! Like everyone said This was brilliant. There so many Ahmeds alive!
ReplyDeleteYou are right ... Ahmeds can be seen everywhere :-)
DeleteAh - a story-stealer!!
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DeleteVery well written, Amrit :). Waiting for your next post!
ReplyDeleteThe Ahmeds are found everywhere...and sadly, so are the Arshads !
ReplyDeleteYes, true and sad.
DeleteWe all have stories to tell, and there are so many ways to share them with the world. Nice story!
ReplyDeleteMJ, A to Z Challenge Co-Host
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Thanks MJ :-)
DeleteI need to take lessons from you. I can't do anything as great in 99 words!
ReplyDeleteAm just a beginner Ann. Thanks for liking :-)
DeleteBrilliant as always Amrit!! The real story behind the accolades, nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Reshma :-)
DeleteYou're an excellent writer, Amrit. You could convey so much in just 99 words. Bravo! :)
ReplyDeleteThank You Balqis :-)
DeleteToo good !
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