“Not knowing what to expect, he made his way into the dark of the forest.” His psychiatrist had advised him to visit this forest. Being close to nature helps, he had said.
As he entered, the queer forest disturbed him. He felt as if he was being watched. Everything seemed unnatural.
He cursed the psychiatrist and looked for an exit. His phone had been taken away near the entry so he was helpless. The hand map had no exit sign. He was trapped!! Luckily, he found an old dusty hut with tidbits.
As he fought for survival everyday, struggling to eat and live, his depression took a back seat.
Three months later, he suddenly found an exit route.
Outside, lights and cameras greeted him. All this while, he had been the star of a reality TV show. Viewers had feasted on his misery. All including the psychiatrist had benefited from this. He got a huge sum too.
But was he a victor or a victim?
(This flash fiction is a part of the wonderful ‘Mondays Finish The Story Challenge’ by Barbara Beacham. She provides us with a photo prompt, the first sentence, and approximately 150 words with which we are to use to write our story. To take up the challenge click here – MFtS)
Something interesting though.
But…..
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Thank You Shiva for reading. I really appreciate it😀
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I would be angry! Then I would enjoy the money. 😀 LOL! Great story Shivangi!
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Thanks a lot PJ. So happy that you liked it. Yes, I guess I would feel the same:)
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Seems he was both victor and victim in this. His depression naturally fell behind while he paid attention to the larger problem of surviving. In a way, he was cured. On the other hand, I think the psychiatrist needs to lose her license. A malpractice suit seems in order after she exploited him.
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Haha… Yes, you nicely summed it😀.
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Thanks a lot for reading and your comment😀
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By the time he’s banked his payment and then sued the TV company for millions I reckon he’s quids in!
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Haha… And then may be he will sue the psychiatrist too..thanks a lot for reading 🙂
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A very different take. Good story.
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Thanks a lot YS
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Great take! I had no idea where he was heading, just like the first sentence. I love it.
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So kind your words are… Thank you for loving my post😀
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Nice Sharing.
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Loved every word each sentence, nice part of a story !
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That is so kind of you.. Thanks a lot😀
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Welcome !
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Shivangi – this story had me thinking of the movie “The Truman Show.” Well done and I truly enjoyed your story. Thank you for participating in the Mondays Finish the Story challenge. I appreciate your contribution. Be well… ^..^
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Barbara…. Yes it is very similar. I love that movie. Thank you for taking out the time to read and comment. Stay blessed!
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TY Shivangi!
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Great story, Shivangi. 🙂 Hopefully the money he makes and re-entering the ‘real world’ with celebrity status won’t send him spiralling straight back into depression! He would definitely end up as the victim of the piece were that to happen.
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Yes Louise…absolutely true. Thanks s lot for reading dear😀
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A very unique and interesting take. Some how I think he will end up a victim in the bigger picture.
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Yes may be… But perhaps god will transform his every difficulty into opportunity. Thanks a lot for reading😀
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Awesome creative story, I got lost in the Forest reading the article.
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Thank you😀
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Welcome.
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