Escape

by Jala

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It seemed completely ridiculous to jump out the window. Yet I had dreamed it so many times before. Now was my only chance.

I lifted the window, using all my strength to do so. I stuck my head out and looked down. A small ledge that I could stand on. Perfect. I heard someone’s voice shouting behind me, but I paid no mind. I wanted to escape.

It’s my only chance. Go!

Jumping out onto the ledge, the wind brushed past my ears. A perfect day for ledge jumping. I looked down for a moment, feeling a bit dizzy. No. I had to go on.

I moved across the ledge until I found a place to climb down. I found a balcony on the opposite building and lept across to it. I thudded down, falling forward, scraping my hands up a bit. I didn’t care. I was free.

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Average Reader Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5

  1. Escape

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 5 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    When looking at the original picture that spawned this series and (its various parallel sequels), I have to say this ficlet best captures it: a jump from one building to another, which also captures that desire for escape.

    (I think I took the suicide angle in my stories today because I was just plain in a dark mood).

  2. Escape

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 5 months ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Fun continuation. I didn’t actually mean he’d jump out a window, but I think it’s hilarious you went there. I also think thebetweenspace’s observation is funny, that it took the third sequel to get back in a concrete way to the inspiration picture. Thanks for playing!
    LoA

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