An exercise in creative writing

Monday, June 16, 2008

A Secret Wish

Danny Springhalm had it all. He was a handsome and bright young man who was destined for greatness. He was handpicked by the Secretary of State immediately after graduating Harvard, with honors. Nothing could have stopped him.

About 15 years later he was the most popular candidate for the presidency. His well planned route to success has proven itself. His popularity was skyrocketing and some experts said he might be supported by the highest percentage of the population in the history of the state.

Two days before the final elections, there was a news flash. "MR. Springhalm has had a car accident. A drunk driver had crashed into his car. It was a hit and run. The driver was killed on the spot and Mr. Springhalm is in a critical condition at the general hospital".

It seems the entire state has sighed at that moment. How could that have happened to their favorite candidate.

Suzi has entered her car park in a harry and the brakes have screeched. She was breathing heavily and all shaken. She couldn't forget that day in college, when she felt like the luckiest girl on earth, having such a perfect date with Danny. Until he drove to a secluded part of the university and turned into an octopus. She felt like he's all hands when he started grabbing her regardless of her never-ending pleadings.

This day Suzi had a secret wish, she wished Danny Springhalm dead.



--Time's up--

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