PHOTO PROMPT- Copyright Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Evelyn was still swiping through pictures on her tab with a content smile. The Langkawi beaches are captivating. On the other side Benji was busy on his PSP, fighting enemy missiles, casting casual glances through the window. It’s a long flight from Amsterdam to Kualalmpur. Hendrik decides to catch a nap till the stewardess comes with next round of refreshment.
“Dad, the missile is gonna hit us.”
“Benji, don’t get over excited with your game”
“No Dad – it’s real”
May day – May day! MH17 is hit – Going down”- pilot’s voice echoed twice in the ATC speakers – followed by static.
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Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle !
I guess the inspiration to my this weeks story is obvious. The rest of the Fictioneers are here:
Abode of Horus 
A story very similar to this popped into my mind when I saw the prompt – decided to write something more lighthearted. You handled this well. Kudos.
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Thanks Alicia – I too was thinking about something light-heated – but this one overpowered! 🙂
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Indrajit, Well-written story. We can only imagine what went on at that moment and you handled it well. Good descriptions. 🙂 —Susan
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Thanks for the appreciation Susan – 🙂
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Points for bravery, I think many people thought about the same thing, but went the other direction.
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They might have – but for me it was too over-powering!
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Dear Indrajit,
Too real for comfort. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks for your appreciation Rochelle !
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very sad as art replicates reality.
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I know what you mean – thanks for stopping by !
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Dear Horus,
This was a sad, sad story, but very well imagined and executed.
Aloha,
Doug
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Thanks Doug – actually it came to me as very natural !
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It seems this is becoming more of a possibility these days. What a horrible moment of realization for the passengers & crew. You nailed it.
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Thanks Russel – for reading and your appreciative comment !
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Horus,
A story ripped from the headlines. This one rings true. I can hear a dad saying exactly that to his son.
Marie Gail
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I agree Marie – thanks for stopping by !
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Great. Now I’m not going to play video games or fly any time in the future! Well done!
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May be you can work on the missile shields ! Might help you while up there ! 😀
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Indeed we both thought about heat-seeking missiles. Yours had some lighthearted twist despite the disaster.
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Dear Horus, Good story and well written! Hey, I don’t like the ending but then again – I’m not on the plane either! Nan 🙂
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Not all stories have happy endings ! 🙂
Thanks for still liking it Nan!
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Good take on the prompt. That plane and the unfortunate passengers on it is what is on everyone’s mind right now.
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Thanks for stopping by Preeti! Glad you liked it !:)
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Oh you handled this one beautifully. Well done
Dee
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Thanks for read and and the appreciation Dee !
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