Allison
cranked the radio, rolled down the window, and enjoyed the freedom her driver’s
license afforded her. She quickly composed
a text message saying she would be home soon and tapped the send button.
Realizing
too late that a truck had stopped in front of her, she stomped on the brakes hard
sending the car skidding as the air bag deployed. Glass shattered, metal crunched, and the horn
sounded as she slumped over. The phone dropped as the darkness claimed
her.
A week later her eyes finally fluttered
open. Intense pain overwhelmed
her. A second chance, I am truly
alive!
Shilpa, kids tend to take risky chances thinking they are super human and nothing can ever hurt them. This girl got a second chance despite her foolish choice to text while driving. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
Martha, if I were her I would turn off my phone and place it firmly in my purse every single time I got behind the wheel. Seriously though, there are reasons why there are laws against texting while driving and this story illustrates perfectly why. It is dangerous, and simply not worth the risk. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
Oh, my goodness. Yes, thank God for second chances.Thank you for raising awareness on texting and driving. We all need a reminder of how dangerous it is. Maria
Maria, it is dangerous and while the occasional text is nice...it really isn't worth it. I would rather see the person or speak to them personally. Better to arrive safe than not at all. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
Lisa, it would have been really sad if one screw up and she had to pay the ultimate price. Sometimes people need a wake up call and I think this girl needed one. I think when we are young we think we are invincible and can do anything. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
Shellymona, I am so pleased you enjoyed it. I realized after writing this that most of my stories lately have a dark cast to them. It is not intentional...just the way the words flow considering the prompts. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
I really do not understand why one has to text or talk on the phone while on the driver's seat. I think that doing one thing at a time is better than risking ones life Glad that she got a second chance but what if she hadn't? Nice take though, the build up was excellent
bbsearchingself, in many places texting and talking on the cell phone is against the law while driving. The only way it is permissible is to have a hands free blue tooth connected device in your ear. That is what my husband uses. It is a big no-no to be on the phone while driving a semi truck, although it is OK with a hands free device. Still my husband recently took some safety training for his job that stated that the average person was only as alert as a severely drunk when when talking on the phone while driving. Imagine! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
A very scary imagery there. This happens so often. On the roads, even a second of distraction can cause havoc. Sad that people don't want to understand this!
Shilpasharmaonline, very true because sometimes the lessons that need to be taught are for those left behind and the person making the error in judgment teaches by deadly example. In that event, it is the eye opener for others and their second chance to mend their ways. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
Holy cow, I am so glad that she has the second chance, not sure this is someone you know or not, but thanks for sharing a lesson to be learned. Kids should have to agree to leave phones off during time in cars, and adults as well.
Karren, this story was completely fictional. No one I know. While cell phones are great things, too much of a good thing can be down right deadly. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
Corinne, for something this life changing and drastic...I would think so. Thank you for stopping by, for the kind comments, and giving me a reason to write fiction with your fun 100 word prompts. ♥
Mimi, and it is for comments like those that keeps me writing and trying to continue to stretch my wings in the realm of fiction. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥♥
The scary part about this post is that it seems too close to real life, the number of people yakking away on their phones and texting while driving are way too many nowadays...
mahabore, my husband has seen people do the craziest things while driving down the road...even reading books. Seriously, how safe is that? It is a major problem and the kids get even younger who have cell phones. One holiday I was appalled that my niece texted all through the meal. What the hell. If that isn't the height of rudeness, I don't know what is. People need to learn how to live their lives and pay attention. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
There are way too many apps on phones these days and the number of times the phone chimes for several notifications, it is both disturbing and distracting for the driver. And the need to reply!! no need for explanation there. well written...thank god for second chances
preethi, I agree completely. What I find annoying about that is the SD card provided with the phone could never in a million years accommodate them all. Those tones are distracting though. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! So pleased you enjoyed my story! ♥
Quite tragic story. But, it is so well written and carries a message to all of us that cellphone can be disturbing and it may not necessarily our faults. Truly Alive, Kathy:)
vishalbheeroo, thank you for making my day with your kind praise. I am so pleased you enjoyed my story and the message it shares. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
Richa, in a perfect world everyone would get a second chance but in real life, that isn't always the case. I try to write as realistically as possible. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
Satya, I think any time you have an accident and live to tell the tale you are always more careful afterwards. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! I am so pleased you enjoyed it.
All too real a scenario.
ReplyDeleteSandra, unfortunately it is. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteOMG!! That's terrible. Thank God that she got a second chance. Texting while driving is big NO-NO but still so many people do it nonchalantly!
ReplyDeleteShilpa, kids tend to take risky chances thinking they are super human and nothing can ever hurt them. This girl got a second chance despite her foolish choice to text while driving. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteSo glad this girl was given a second chance. Seriously doubt she will ever text and drive again!
ReplyDeleteWishing her a speedy recovery!
Blessings!
Martha, if I were her I would turn off my phone and place it firmly in my purse every single time I got behind the wheel. Seriously though, there are reasons why there are laws against texting while driving and this story illustrates perfectly why. It is dangerous, and simply not worth the risk. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteOh, my goodness. Yes, thank God for second chances.Thank you for raising awareness on texting and driving. We all need a reminder of how dangerous it is.
ReplyDeleteMaria
Maria, it is dangerous and while the occasional text is nice...it really isn't worth it. I would rather see the person or speak to them personally. Better to arrive safe than not at all. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteEEEK!
ReplyDeleteJoJo, LOL thank you for stopping by and for your squeals! ♥
DeleteI'm glad she has a second chance, sometimes we make bad choices, but it's great to have the opportunity to make better ones in the future...
ReplyDeleteLisa, it would have been really sad if one screw up and she had to pay the ultimate price. Sometimes people need a wake up call and I think this girl needed one. I think when we are young we think we are invincible and can do anything. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteSecond chance...she was lucky enough to get it...you created an effective scenario :)
ReplyDeleteShellymona, I am so pleased you enjoyed it. I realized after writing this that most of my stories lately have a dark cast to them. It is not intentional...just the way the words flow considering the prompts. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI really do not understand why one has to text or talk on the phone while on the driver's seat. I think that doing one thing at a time is better than risking ones life
ReplyDeleteGlad that she got a second chance but what if she hadn't?
Nice take though, the build up was excellent
bbsearchingself, in many places texting and talking on the cell phone is against the law while driving. The only way it is permissible is to have a hands free blue tooth connected device in your ear. That is what my husband uses. It is a big no-no to be on the phone while driving a semi truck, although it is OK with a hands free device. Still my husband recently took some safety training for his job that stated that the average person was only as alert as a severely drunk when when talking on the phone while driving. Imagine! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
Deletethank good ness she got a second chance!
ReplyDeletePhew!
Ruchira, yes!! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteA very scary imagery there. This happens so often. On the roads, even a second of distraction can cause havoc. Sad that people don't want to understand this!
ReplyDeletejyothisdayout, very true. This further illustrates that life can change on a dime. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteA very good point raised by you. People need to realise that they won't get a second chance always.
ReplyDeleteShilpasharmaonline, very true because sometimes the lessons that need to be taught are for those left behind and the person making the error in judgment teaches by deadly example. In that event, it is the eye opener for others and their second chance to mend their ways. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteOne of the most awful drawbacks of mobile communication...Anyway the word-build up was very good.
ReplyDeleteJini, I am so pleased you enjoyed it!! Thank you for stopping in and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteNotoing makes one truly alive as geting a second chance rt..
ReplyDeleteMina, a second chance really gives a person the added extra vigor they didn't have before. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteVery effective narration. Thank god the girl got a second chance. Hope she learns a lesson now.
ReplyDeleteUsha, I am so pleased you enjoyed it!! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteHoly cow, I am so glad that she has the second chance, not sure this is someone you know or not, but thanks for sharing a lesson to be learned. Kids should have to agree to leave phones off during time in cars, and adults as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting this week.
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Karren
Karren, this story was completely fictional. No one I know. While cell phones are great things, too much of a good thing can be down right deadly. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteGosh! I hope she learned her lesson! So true to life, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteCorinne, for something this life changing and drastic...I would think so. Thank you for stopping by, for the kind comments, and giving me a reason to write fiction with your fun 100 word prompts. ♥
DeleteAgain and again and again I will say it. I love your writing!
ReplyDeleteMimi, and it is for comments like those that keeps me writing and trying to continue to stretch my wings in the realm of fiction. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥♥
DeleteThe scary part about this post is that it seems too close to real life, the number of people yakking away on their phones and texting while driving are way too many nowadays...
ReplyDeletemahabore, my husband has seen people do the craziest things while driving down the road...even reading books. Seriously, how safe is that? It is a major problem and the kids get even younger who have cell phones. One holiday I was appalled that my niece texted all through the meal. What the hell. If that isn't the height of rudeness, I don't know what is. People need to learn how to live their lives and pay attention. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteThere are way too many apps on phones these days and the number of times the phone chimes for several notifications, it is both disturbing and distracting for the driver. And the need to reply!! no need for explanation there. well written...thank god for second chances
ReplyDeletepreethi, I agree completely. What I find annoying about that is the SD card provided with the phone could never in a million years accommodate them all. Those tones are distracting though. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! So pleased you enjoyed my story! ♥
DeleteQuite tragic story. But, it is so well written and carries a message to all of us that cellphone can be disturbing and it may not necessarily our faults. Truly Alive, Kathy:)
ReplyDeletevishalbheeroo, thank you for making my day with your kind praise. I am so pleased you enjoyed my story and the message it shares. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteGlad she got a second chance. Alot of people don't. Scary, realistic reminder.
ReplyDeleteTalya, I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping in and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteThank god Allison got a second chance. Many in such cases perhaps find it not so easy... And a message to all about careful driving..
ReplyDeleteRicha
Richa, in a perfect world everyone would get a second chance but in real life, that isn't always the case. I try to write as realistically as possible. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteI bet that she would be careful moving forward!
ReplyDeleteNice one...
Satya, I think any time you have an accident and live to tell the tale you are always more careful afterwards. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! I am so pleased you enjoyed it.
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