She could make it. It was going to be tight but she'd make it.
This is what she told herself as she came up too fast to the roundabout.
This is what she told herself when she saw the black BMW powering towards her from the right.
This is what she told herself as, rather than braking, she put her foot to the floor and willed the car forwards. They'll brake, she thought.
The force of the impact jolted her head to the side, enough to crack her neck and as she collided with the hedge, she couldn't make it.
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wowser. I am really appreciating your use of brevity and still packing an emotional and adrenaline-spiking punch in your tales! Love this, chum!
Oh wow. This truly reminds me of the people who pull out in front of you and refuse to make eye contact - it's as though they think if there's no eye contact, they won't get hit........
OOOOOOOO! This was jaw dropping and I love it!!! Great work Rachel and congrats on honourable mention for most discussed story this week!
She couldN'T make it! wow. Yayyy, Congrats on making the Leaderboard! ππ₯³
Wooohooooo congratulations on your Leaderboard placement! ππππππ
I knew it was coming but it didn't stop the force of the impact. Really cool writing how you gave the reader the exact impression of the writer. Great job!
I knew the way she thought was a recipe for disaster! Good to see you keep those writing juices flowing.
Nicely done, Rachel. You keep thinking she is going to make it and then she makes the fatal mistake of assuming what the other driver will do and bam! Lights out. ππππ
The way my eyes widened. That was a brilliant play with "make it". Oh wow, didn't expect that at all!
I feel so strongly in this moment how much I've missed your daily micros or drabbles. You can tell such a story in a few words that leaves me transfixed. Definitely has me curious about the lead up and why she felt the need to make it.
My wife hates roundabouts. She never thinks she can make it.
Gripping! Loved the play on words, Rachel! Excellent Drabble!
I can make it is a familiar phrase I used when I raced. Fortunately I always did make it. I liked this, short and to the point.
Oh hot damn. I think this is so good because it's completely plausible. Damn and in a 100 words too. Wow.
Wow - The Drabble that kept me on the edge. Who drives like that, a lot of people - that is why we don't go on the highway much. Excellently executed. Nicely done!!
Bloody hell. Brilliantly executed in so few words.
Very good work π
Tragically gruesome, Rachel!
Whoa. Ouch, Rachel.
Such a powerful and vivid Drabble, Rachel. Reminded me of a true accident when a woman was riding in a passenger seat and fell asleep while her husband was driving on a highway at high speed. He had to break sharply because of a stalling car in front of him. She was so relaxed in her sleep that she broke her neck and died instantly from the jolt. The husband was perfectly fine.