Category: Writing Prompt

Sam gripped the handlebars of his motorcycle, the wind rushing against his visor as he soared down the open road. The exhilaration of the ride consumed him, offering a temporary escape from the weight of life. The adrenaline coursing through his veins gave him a bigger high than he could get in the back room of any club in the city.  But fate had other plans. In the blink of an eye, a wallaby bounced out onto the black from the deep green scrub that lined the road. Panic replaced the joy as he instinctively slammed on the brakes, desperately trying to avoid the impending collision. However, it was too late. The impact sent him hurtling through the air, his body twisting and turning as he experienced an eerie moment of weightlessness. As time slowed down, Sam’s mind cleared amidst the chaos. Instead of a fragmented montage of his life flashing before his eyes, a single memory burned brightly within him.  Vividly, Sam relived the heart-wrenching scene as he stood at his father’s funeral, surrounded by grief-stricken family and friends. The pain and regret etched deeply in his soul, as he realized the missed opportunities to connect and express his love for his father. Now, as he soared through the air, Sam’s confusion turned to understanding. This was the universe’s way of showing him the potential consequences of his reckless behavior, a stark reminder of the fragile thread that binds life and death. As Sam continued his descent, his thoughts…