-- *Mar*Of course! Here’s an original short story inspired by the same theme — *procrastination and courage* — but written in a narrative style: ------------------------------ *The Clock on the Wall*
Ravi stared at the clock. It was almost midnight, and the same unfinished report still blinked on his laptop screen. The deadline was tomorrow — just like it had been yesterday, and the day before that. He sighed, convincing himself that he worked best under “pressure.” Yet deep down, he knew the truth — he was afraid. Not afraid of work, but of *failure*. What if the report wasn’t good enough? What if his boss laughed at it? So he opened another browser tab, scrolled through meaningless news, and waited for courage that never came. The clock ticked louder. His room felt smaller. He could almost hear it whispering, “You’ll start tomorrow.” Suddenly, the power went out. Darkness wrapped around him like a punishment. He sat motionless, listening to the rain outside. In that silence, something shifted — he saw his own pattern, his own trap. The power wasn’t the only thing missing; it was his *will*. He lit a candle. Its faint flame flickered, throwing shadows on the wall. For the first time, the room didn’t feel like a prison — it felt like a battlefield. He pulled his laptop close, battery warning blinking red, and began to type. Words flowed hesitantly at first, then faster. The candle burned lower, but his determination grew stronger. When the sun rose, the power returned — and his report was done. It wasn’t perfect, but it was *his*. As Ravi looked at the clock again, he smiled. The ticking was still there, but it no longer mocked him. It kept time with his heartbeat — steady, alive, moving forward. ------------------------------ *Moral:* *Courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s the decision to act despite it. Every time we postpone, fear grows stronger; every time we act, fear loses its power.* ------------------------------ Would you like me to write another story — maybe one that’s *more emotional*, *set in school life*, or *a fable with animals* (like an allegory)? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHCJr%3DyqJ5vmi4TFYcm%2BMjoBs0QaTA6P%3Dhh7F14SRwv%3DLcw%40mail.gmail.com.
