Makrooh Muskan by Fatima Rasool (Flash fiction)

Introduction

This flash fiction starts with a scenario briefed as: In the midst of a torrential downpour, a world of despair unfolded. A lifeless body lay inside, overshadowed by the relentless rain. Seated in a corner, the protagonist, shrouded in gloom, bore vacant eyes and a half-dead heart

A Desolate Downpour of Despair

Amidst a relentless torrential rain, a world of sorrow unfolds, where a lifeless body lies inside, and the protagonist’s heart is half-dead.

The Silent Storm Within

While the world judges, sympathizes, and advocates for justice, the protagonist bears the weight of tragedy, a living embodiment of silent sorrow.

Aunt Shafiq’s Compassionate Touch

In a moment of solitude, the protagonist encounters a familiar touch, that of Aunt Shafiq, offering compassion amid the prevailing darkness.

Fear in the Abyss

As the aunt extends a comforting hand, the protagonist senses an internal struggle, as if someone has plunged her into a dark abyss of fear.

Choking Silence and Shifting Scenes

Breathless, the protagonist feels a choking sensation, scenes shift, and her sister’s condemning voice echoes on TV, reflecting her own torment.

The Macabre Revelation

In a chilling revelation, the protagonist’s own voice mocks her, suggesting the ease with which a sister could take another’s life.

Aunt Shafiq’s Concerned Gaze

As the protagonist’s body trembles and turns pale, Aunt Shafiq looks on with concern, her trembling hands indicative of the turmoil within.

The Mirror’s Haunting Truth

In a macabre laughter, the protagonist disappears into the void, and the mirror reflects the profound impact of her deeds, condemning her actions.

Echoes of Regret – “What Have I Done!”

In a voiceless plea, the protagonist utters, “What have I done!” The mirror reveals the irreversible choices that have left her soul in perpetual darkness.

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