Magic – short contest story
The Indian Railway train #2032 down Raajdhaani Express slowed down and finally stopped at a railway station. There were very few people on the platform. A frail man stood on the platform, facing the train. He was doing small magic tricks. He pulled out a scarf from nowhere and his wand vanished into thin air! Inside the train a ‘man of science’ and an author of romantic novels sat by the window seats, facing each other. He relied on logic and she (the author), relied on her heart. The two watched this frail man’s show through their windows as he continued to grab passengers’ attention.
The man (of science) said to the author- “All magic is but a showmanship.”
She (the author,) smiled and said- “The magic is more a feeling and less an act. It’s astonishment – sublime and pure. ”
He argued- “Magic is when you give up reasoning on something that you don’t understand”
She shook her head- “There’s little to understand and much to feel. Magic is an experience. Magic is what happens when the first drops of rain kiss the soil or when a cool breeze sweeps the grassy plains like tides!
Magic is what happens when a rainbow arches across the skies or when the crescent moon shines on starry nights!
Magic is what happens when you meet someone special, when lips lock on quiet sea-shores, hearts hammer wildly and bodies shiver!”
He begged to differ- “Everything has a reason. It’s all trickery!”
She insisted: “Don’t go into the act. Don’t try to decipher it. Just experience the thrill of watching it. Deciphering it will kill the charm.”
He kept quiet. Soon the train started moving sluggishly and the magic show was over. He held a newspaper before his eyes and she immersed herself in a novel.
Suddenly she exclaimed, looking around desperately, “Where are my sandals?!”
From the corner of his eye, he saw a boy jumping down to the platform from their bogey with a sack in his hand. The boy joined the frail magician and the two started running away.
He shrugged and said to her, smiling, “Magic!”
* * * *
Vaibhav B. Gogte is a Design Engineer by profession, a writer at heart,
born and raised in India. His love for humor, traveling, photography and
interacting with people adds to his vision of seeing things, places, people
and situations that he presents through his stories.
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This story shows the magic of stealing..writer captured the day-to-day event happening in or around small town train stations so smartly…I love it when he says MAGIC in the end..I could see that smirk on writer’s face instantly I read that word..great effort..Love the story..
Its beautifully written..
Its all about the Magic
Nice Story! Enjoyed reading it…loved the thoughts of the author on all things magical. A nice way to give a special feel to simple things in life.
Haha… nice… one of those times when you wished you hadn’t said what you said!
i think its a nice story which describes the reality and difference between how men n women think.men are practical and we women always connect everything with emotions. end answer was “magical “!
I liked it! Author made himself clear with very simple words.
Nice!
very nice story..sweet n simple
Good story, could feel, like I am there in that train…
would like to hear more about this story
keep up the good work…
Hello Vaibhav,
Amazing story…Awesome..
I m sure this story going to do magic everywhere.
My best wishes with You and love to hear more story from You.
Namita.
Nice short story narrated in a beautiful way..
Very nice
Awesome story.Simple and well written.Kudos to the writer.
Very well constructed short story. The ending was unexpected and takes the story several notches above good. You really managed to create different moods and also threw in an exciting ending with so little content space to work on.
Keep them coming more.
It is a nice short story. The unexpected end makes you laugh.
Nice story.Short & sweet !!!
Nice story Vaibhav!!
I liked the way magic has been described right from the heart.
The end was different and quite unexpected.
Keep up the good work
Nice!
Crisp narration, gripping build up and remarkable insight into the ‘Author’s’ thoughts!!! Vaibhav is savvy enough to present the girl’s point of view wholesomely yet save the last laugh for the guy in the end!
Excellent job!!!!
Nice story Vaibhav!!!
Written in simple words yet very well constructed.
Keep up the good work!!
Its cool and wow it does happen in real life. Very few have time to think on realities and spare a moment. Good revealations.
short,sweet n well written.Loved the ending that leaves a smile on the readers’ face:)
Keep writing!
Good Luck Vaibhav!!! Hope you get more votes and comments.
LOVELY…. WELL WRITTEN….
THAT’S WHAT MAGIC IS ALL ABOUT !!!
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