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The Last Train

A Terrible Night Story

By Thowhid MiahPublished 7 months ago 3 min read
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The Last Train
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Manik is barely 18 years old and has had the burden of exams on his shoulders for the past few weeks, which finally lifted. It's a beautiful afternoon, the sun casting a warm golden glow over the city. Their final exams are just over and the stress is behind them. Manik and his three close friends decide to celebrate with a leisurely walk through their distant bustling town.

The streets of the city stretched before them, a mosaic of colors and sounds. As they walked through the urban maze, their sense of time seemed to flow—they didn't realize when the hour had passed. The normal noise of the city faded to a soft hum, they lost track of how long they had been walking. But the tranquility of the moment drowned out the worries that studies had consumed their lives for so long.

Their journey took them through vibrant markets where vendors peddled their wares, past the serene banks of the city's river and into hidden courtyards lined with lush greenery. Laughter and stories flowed freely, a symphony of friendship and relief was flowing.

Finally, they arrived at the city's train station, where the travellers embarked on their journey to distant lands. Manik and his friends are exhausted from their adventure and decide that it is time to return home. They bought tickets for the next train and sat waiting on the platform.

Manik, especially, was tired. The stress of the exam took its toll on him, and he endured many sleepless nights in the lead up to the exam. As he sat on the station bench, his eyelids grew heavy and he fell into a deep slumber.

When he awoke, he found himself disoriented. The station is deserted, bathed in the eerie light of solitary lampposts. The only sound he could hear was in the distance, the rumble of the passing train. His friends are nowhere to be seen. Panic sets in, as she realizes she's overslept, missing her train.

Shocked, he stumbles out of the station and finds himself walking along the tracks. Night has fallen. And the world is covered in darkness. His mind was foggy from sleep, and he was wondering how I was going to get home now.

As he walked along the railroad tracks, the beam of his phone's flashlight cut through the blur to reveal a terrifying sight. Manik's heart skipped a beat as he saw the lifeless body on the railway tracks. The strange sight sent shivers down his spine and he knew he had stumbled upon something terrifying.

His instincts kicked in, and he immediately called the police on the phone to report the gruesome discovery. It was a nightmarish experience, waiting for the authorities to arrive, standing alone on that deserted railway line with silent witnesses to some unknown tragedy.

Eventually the police arrived, cordoned off the area and began an investigation. Manik, still shaken by what he had seen, narrated his true story to the officers. The investigation will continue for days, perhaps revealing a series of unfortunate events that led to the tragic loss of life.

Manik's life takes an unexpected turn that night, from the relief of completing his exams to a surreal encounter with death. It was a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of life and it left a lasting impression on him. Manik found consolation beneath a starry sky in the twilight of his life, knowing that even amid tragedy, his path had been filled with the brilliance of great moments.

ClassicalYoung AdultthrillerShort StoryMysteryMicrofictionHorrorFantasyFan FictionfamilyAdventure
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