for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt where the given word is Devour
A moving stairway carries me down. I’m in a tunnel. To my left, right, behind me and before, a silent hoard stands motionless, like discarded statues.
A rush of wind ruffles my hair. A rumble becomes a roar. A massive silver snake rattles to a halt. Doors hiss open, like gaping mouths. A surging mass escapes, buffeting me in its frantic bid for freedom.
I am carried forward by a throng, about to be devoured. We are crammed, like sardines in a can. A jerk. I grip a post. We sway as one. Nobody speaks.
‘We are approaching Angel’ shrieks a robotic voice.
I’m released.
Free at last.
Your tale brings back…er…fond memories of the Montreal metro!
…and mine of London when I moved there from a quiet country town in my late teens!
I hate confined spaces.
Me too Di!
Dear Keith,
Funny, I was just watching Star Trek TNG about Captain Picard’s unprecedented relationship with a “metamorph”.
Shalom,
Rochelle
An afternoon of co-incidences it seems!
The visuals are vivid.
Hopefully not too vivid! Thanks, Sadje.
You’re welcome Keith.
When you think about it that way, it is rather scary.
… another world beneath your feet! Cheers Mimi.
And this is why I avoid the subway… Well done, Keith!
A necessary evil in London! Cheers Dale
Ah, the joys of the Underground. A place that is at once windy and stifling, overcrowded and isolating. And yet, it’s so damn useful! Well described, Keith – you clearly have fond memories ;).
I recently wrote a story about the London Underground and learned that it has its own distinct subspecies of mosquito – isn’t that a delightful thought?
Delightful is not the first word that comes to mind! As for the tube, love it or hate it, I can’t imagine being without it!
It really is the circulatory system of the city. So quick, even if it is too busy, smells funny and develops its own species of blood sucker 🙂
I just clicked ‘Like’ though that’s not really the response I intended!
Hi Keith – that’s why I usually went by bus when I was living in town, now I do use the Underground – but am wary about getting on a full train – I’ll wait for the next one – this is a great short story about phobia … cheers Hilary
I use the London buses quite a bit because I can use my free bus pass. It can be a bit slow though! Thanks Hilary.