BAD DREAM
It was just one revolving pattern of flames with inhuman sounds screaming at him from all sides.
Short Fiction
By
VIKRAM KARVE
From my Creative Writing Archives: A Story of Horror Passion and Love
The terrifying nightmare grew.
It was just one revolving pattern of flames with inhuman sounds screaming at him from all sides.
When he tried to use his limbs, nothing happened.
He looked down at his legs and saw that the left one was hanging like a piece of bloody sack.
He felt the searing crash of metal into his body.
And then he heard himself screaming in frenzy as the blaze engulfed him and pulverised his entire body.
There was another voice now – a different voice.
He sat up violently in the pitch darkness, fighting the blanket.
As he recovered his wits, he realized that the door was partly open and he could see a pale figure in the light from the corridor.
“Are you all right...?” she asked.
He did not answer.
She entered the room, walked towards him and said, “I’m sorry, but you were screaming.”
Trying to steady his breathing, he said to her, “Bit of a bad dream, that’s all.”
She sat down on the bed and said, “I was shaken scared by your terrifying scream. It must have been a terrible dream.”
“Yes,” he said, and ran one hand over his wet face.
She reached out and touched his shoulder. “Lie back now. Try to relax. I’ll go and let you sleep.”
He looked up at her and pleaded, “Don’t go. Please don’t go…”
He took her hand and pressed gently.
At first there was no answering pressure.
Then she pressed back.
She touched his hair with her other hand.
He could feel the want churning inside him like fire.
He moved his hand and touched her skin.
“No,” she said quietly. “We’d better stop now.”
He pulled her gently beside him, feeling the yearning like a physical pain.
She did not resist.
Then all at once she was helping him.
They made love.
They made love, first with tenderness, then gradually building up into a passionate frenzy as they both become rough and hard, demanding more of each other, till they lay exhausted, their limbs still entangled.
He lay in bed in self-commiseration, wondering why it had happened.
His train of thoughts spiralled into an abyss as he thought about his agonising loneliness, his frightening, corrosive, desolate life, the terrifying nightmare, the frenzied act.
Was it an impulsive reckless act of love?
Or was it wild rage?
Or was it a desperate act of expiration?
The whole thing suddenly seemed sordid.
He turned towards her and started to say, “I am sorry...”
She instantly put her hand on his mouth and said, “Please don’t say it. What happened, just happened.”
He closed his eyes and lay still.
When he opened his eyes, he saw her standing near the door.
“It was good of you to come,” he said.
“Yes,” she said.
She quietly stepped out of the room, closed the door, and walked away from his life forever.
VIKRAM KARVE
Copyright © Vikram Karve 2012
Vikram Karve has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.
© vikram karve., all rights reserved.
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About Vikram Karve
A creative person with a zest for life, Vikram Karve is a retired Naval Officer turned full time writer. Educated at IIT Delhi, ITBHU Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale and Bishops School Pune, Vikram has published two books: COCKTAIL a collection of fiction short stories about relationships (2011) and APPETITE FOR A STROLL a book of Foodie Adventures (2008) and he is currently working on his novel. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories and creative non-fiction articles in magazines and journals for many years before the advent of blogging. Vikram has taught at a University as a Professor for almost 15 years and now teaches as a visiting faculty and devotes most of his time to creative writing. Vikram lives in Pune India with his family and muse - his pet dog Sherry with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts.
Vikram Karve Academic and Creative Writing Journal: http://karvediat.blogspot.com
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Email: vikramkarve@sify.com
Copyright © Vikram Karve 2012
Vikram Karve has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.
© vikram karve., all rights reserved.
Did you like this story?
I am sure you will like the stories in my recently published book COCKTAIL comprising twenty seven short stories about relationships. To order the book please click the links below:
http://www.flipkart.com/cocktail-vikram-karve-short-stories-book-81910
http://www.indiaplaza.in/cocktail-vikram-karve/books/9788191091847.htm
http://www.apkpublishers.com/books/short-stories/cocktail-by-vikram-ka
COCKTAIL ebook
If you prefer reading ebooks on Kindle or your ebook reader, please order Cocktail E-book by clicking the link below:
AMAZON
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MGERZ6
SMASHWORDS
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/87925
About Vikram Karve
A creative person with a zest for life, Vikram Karve is a retired Naval Officer turned full time writer. Educated at IIT Delhi, ITBHU Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale and Bishops School Pune, Vikram has published two books: COCKTAIL a collection of fiction short stories about relationships (2011) and APPETITE FOR A STROLL a book of Foodie Adventures (2008) and he is currently working on his novel. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories and creative non-fiction articles in magazines and journals for many years before the advent of blogging. Vikram has taught at a University as a Professor for almost 15 years and now teaches as a visiting faculty and devotes most of his time to creative writing. Vikram lives in Pune India with his family and muse - his pet dog Sherry with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts.
Vikram Karve Academic and Creative Writing Journal: http://karvediat.blogspot.com
Professional Profile Vikram Karve: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karve
Vikram Karve Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/vikramkarve
Vikram Karve Creative Writing Blog: http://vikramkarve.sulekha.com/blog/posts.htm
Email: vikramkarve@sify.com
© vikram karve., all rights reserved.
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