Jane and the lorry driver were pronounced dead at the scene.
Jane loved observing wildlife as she drove the rural roads. One summer evening, turning a bend, she saw a magpie. Her stomach lurched. Whenever she saw a solo magpie, she was compelled to scan her surroundings to find another. She would keep looking until she found that magpie’s mate. Today she was lucky as she noticed a second magpie almost immediately. The tension in her stomach melted. As she relaxed, she failed to see another bend in the road and swerving, she drove directly into an oncoming lorry.
Jane and the lorry driver were pronounced dead at the scene.
Bobby Warner
24/10/2020 01:32:15 am
The magpie was surely a harbinger of doom. Nice job, I. M.
Sandra James
24/10/2020 02:58:18 am
So sad but well written. I could feel myself looking for the second magpie as I read!
Sue Clayton
24/10/2020 03:59:18 am
Those pesky magpies will get you every time. Not content with attacking they've turned to causing manslaughter. Well written.
Susan Reid
24/10/2020 02:03:48 pm
It's so easy to be distracted by something intriguing.
Al Watt
24/10/2020 03:02:35 pm
I aye look for the magpies partner, but'll think twice now Comments are closed.
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