I glance from her to myself. My scuffed flat shoe is almost screaming for help. I wore the same black skirt I had worn twice already this week, my hair tied back in a bun because braids have become too expensive. Somehow I felt small beside her, like she had bent Lagos to her will, while I am the one bent by Lagos.
Curator's comment :
zerah brings us a heartfelt CNF set on a bus ride in Lagos. She anchors her story in the raw realities of Lagos life, the hustle and bustle, the heat, and the struggle. She recognises a woman from her street on the bus, wearing expensive clothes and a handbag, with her hair done up. She considers her with envy until she overhears the woman's conversations and sees things on her phone. She realises that behind the facade, there is a deeper struggle than her own, and her envy turns to empathy, creating a lovely arc for the story. An enjoyable read.
This Week's Prompt 155
Dance
Dance for joy - dance as celebration.
Dance on a hot tin roof - balance danger and joy.
Dance with shadows - stepping into mystery.
Dance against the storm - resilience in times of trouble.
Dance of silence - expressive restraint.
Dance on the edge - living on the edge.
Dance with fire - consuming passion.
Dance in circles - frustration.
Dance through time - movement that travels across eras.
Dance in chains - expression despite restriction.
Dance of broken glass - beauty and fragility mingled with pain.
Dance in the dark - trust in instinct and rhythm.
Dance with destiny - play with fate and free will.
Dance beyond the veil - crossing into the spiritual.
Use characters, setting, dialogue, and action to bring your story to life!
Have fun and good luck!
Rules
You have 6 days to write your story from this post's date.
Write a true story using fictional techniques like scene, character, and conflict.
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