A Decision For Peter...A Short Story

The Weekly Writing Prompt

 

I loved this week's writing prompt picture, even though I don't feel I did it justice. It's got so much character. If you'd like to participate in the writing prompt, it has a few rules. Here they are:

1) Use the photo and the 5 words provided in your story.2) Keep your word count 500 words or less.
3) You have until next Wednesday to link up your post.
4) Link up your story at these websites: Carrie's Site, Nicole's Site, and Leanne's Site.
5) Have fun, don't stress, let those creative juices flow.

 

This week's five words are:

 

Pocket Watch 

Cosmic

Ghost

Vegetable

Train

Enjoy!

A Decision For Peter

In the white light of morning Peter woke and looked east, toward the source of his pain. He fetched his pocket watch and checked the time. Late again.

He rose, showered, dressed and set out on his quest for validation. Maybe today will be the day where he exercised the ghosts of his past and set events in motion to hopefully secure success in the future. However, cosmic influences plagued Peter before. He expected their return.

Peter left his apartment and walked the four blocks to Chester Square where both train and bus allowed him access to the metropolis where a millions of dreams lived and died at any given moment. Should he take the train? Should he take a bus, or even hail a cab?

The man pondered the question. Like a vegetable he remained at the transportation hub...train? Bus? Train? Bus? Cab? Train? Train? Without inspiration the solitary man turned and walked the four long blocks back to his apartment where he entered and slept for the rest of the day.

Word Count: 177