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Five Sentence Fiction – Standing in the Rain

by Tina Basu

She stood still like a stone…. Trying to absorb what just happened.


She looked at them down at her feet… lying helpless… lifeless… but she felt indifferent today.


These were the very people who dared to violate her… repeatedly… day after day… was it her fault that she was born in a family of laborer and them in a higher caste?

She didn’t think of consequences today… she didn’t trust in the police anymore… she took reigns in her own hands when they pounced on her today… it was not the sickle, she realized she got the power from her courage… from her want to lead a life of dignity.

Standing alone in the raintoday, she felt calm, she felt the almighty washing away the dirt… she felt pure again.



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This post is for Lillie McFerrin Writes Five Sentence Fiction for the prompt RAIN. 

Also linking this to The Ultimate Blog Challenge July 2014 as my Day 17 post
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35 comments

skonrath July 18, 2014 - 1:39 am

I like that…my imagination starts running wild after these five sentences. Well done, Tina.

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Indrajit July 18, 2014 - 4:04 am

Very Well written.Keep it up.

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Tina Basu July 18, 2014 - 4:07 am

Thank you Skonrath

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Tina Basu July 18, 2014 - 4:07 am

Thank you 🙂

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Aayesha Hakim July 18, 2014 - 5:49 am

Wow! Beautifully done, Tina!

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Shilpa Gupte July 18, 2014 - 8:49 am

Very beautifully written, Tina!

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Soumya July 18, 2014 - 11:10 am

I'm glad she did. This was powerful Tina!

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Tina Basu July 18, 2014 - 11:28 am

Thanks Ayesha

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Tina Basu July 18, 2014 - 11:29 am

Thanks Shilpa

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Tina Basu July 18, 2014 - 11:32 am

Thanks Soumya

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blackbeauty July 18, 2014 - 1:03 pm

Nobody helps nobody nowadays,specially if you are poor. Great thing that the girl took charge. Nice post

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injaynesworld July 18, 2014 - 7:23 pm

A powerful representation of so much going on in this world right now, especially where women are concerned.

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Britton Swingler July 20, 2014 - 3:02 am

She is taking control, and I wouldn't want to stand in her way!

http://www.thejadedlens.com/2014/07/19/abrupt/

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Freya Writes July 20, 2014 - 12:05 pm

Right and wrong are not always easy to define, hmm? Well done.

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Anupat G July 20, 2014 - 3:34 pm

A very good post…:)

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umangawasthi July 21, 2014 - 5:03 am

Well penned! Your words have portrayed well the taboo she is going through inside.

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Shailaja V July 21, 2014 - 6:00 am

I like the fact that I wrote my post before reading yours 🙂 It is similar in theme but different in ending. Looks like she took things into her own hands. Well done, Tina.

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Tina Basu July 21, 2014 - 6:09 am

Thanks

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Tina Basu July 21, 2014 - 6:35 am

true Jayne… the world isn't quite a safe place

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Tina Basu July 21, 2014 - 6:35 am

thanks Britton

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Tina Basu July 21, 2014 - 6:36 am

yes not easy at all… thanks Freya

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Tina Basu July 21, 2014 - 6:36 am

Thanks Anupat

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Tina Basu July 21, 2014 - 6:37 am

Thanks Umang

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Tina Basu July 21, 2014 - 6:38 am

I read your post Shailaja… its a very nice post.

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Priyanka Artiste July 21, 2014 - 8:57 am

Empowering post… Loved it Tina 🙂

That’s where I blog, you are invited

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Vinodini Iyer July 21, 2014 - 10:01 am

More power to such women Tina. Tragic yet motivating tale Tina.

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thewritersvillage July 21, 2014 - 10:59 am

Where the land is not on your side, your hand has to be….
Randy

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Tina Basu July 22, 2014 - 5:30 am

Thanks Priyanka

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Tina Basu July 22, 2014 - 5:31 am

Yes its a tragic situation for women in this society

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Tina Basu July 22, 2014 - 5:32 am

Very true Randy

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Reema D'souza July 22, 2014 - 5:41 am

Superb! The story is great. It is good that she took the things in her hands rather than continuing to face the insults!

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Uma July 22, 2014 - 5:41 am

More power to the girl! Very nicely penned, Tina!

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Tina Basu July 22, 2014 - 5:47 am

Thanks Reema

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penkissespaper July 22, 2014 - 9:07 am

A powerfully tragic tale. I think you portrayed her life struggle and eventual indifference to the people who had hurt her really well.

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Jyotsna Bhatia July 26, 2014 - 5:22 pm

More power to every woman to fight such people. Good take on the prompt Tina 🙂

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