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883. Don't

23 January 2007

The boy ran scared. He sprinted down the darkened path alongside the playing fields. He passed the locked changing rooms and continued on to the wet grass of the football pitch. His felt the moisture enter his training shoe and dampen his socks; but he didn't stop. He risked looking behind him, but in the darkness of the retreating alley he could only make out dim shadows. He could now see the road and the traffic heading out of town. He could hear his breath and feel his heartbeat. His chest was burning, and, despite the chill January wind, his felt his face glowing hot. Yet on and on he ran. Not far now. The lights of the passing cars were almost upon him; he could see the steam of their exhausts as he continued his rush out of the darkness of the playing fields and into the light of the streetlamps. He heard the heavy breathing of a runner behind him. He looked anxiously and, without dropping his pace, watched the tracksuited and iPodded jogger run down the hill and disappear into the gloaming. He felt relief. He was now at the kerb, waiting for a break in the traffic. He paused then ran, reaching the other side. He made straight for the bus-stop and read the electronic GPS sign. His bus was due in three minutes. He had made it.


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Guest 10-Feb-2007 21:22
Up close and personal. I like the long sleeves. And the eyes are smiling - looks like fun.
shatterbug29-Jan-2007 00:42
Terrific capture...love the story!
laine8227-Jan-2007 23:26
good story, Stu !!
Susanne27-Jan-2007 19:47
I love your story with this image. I also agree with Jude, it makes me think of reporters following him to get a good shot. Great shot too!!!
Johnny JAG27-Jan-2007 19:24
Nice grainy effect.
Guest 27-Jan-2007 16:30
Cracking image and I really enjoy your stories as well.
jude27-Jan-2007 12:40
The image speaks of avoiding the paparazzi..
The story is fantastic too..
Victoria27-Jan-2007 11:52
Very brilliant picture, and very interesting image :)...
northstar3727-Jan-2007 09:52
Emu, stop it!
Al Chesworth26-Jan-2007 21:44
Like the treatment Stewart.
Faye White26-Jan-2007 21:12
:) cool!