Crime Thriller Short Story – ‘The White Light’

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ENGISH CREATIVE WRITING
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Crime Thriller Short Story – ‘The White Light’
It was a rainy Sunday evening when it all happened. The boys were sitting in the
living room area, enjoying a football match and I had gone to the kitchen to get some snacks
for them. My parents had gone to visit my aunt in the countryside and were not supposed to
return until the Monday morning.
“Max, could you get some popcorn?” Steven called out to me from the living room.
Just as I turned towards the kitchen cabinet beside the window, I could see a streak of light
moving outside. I tried to locate its source but it was too dark for me to spot anything except
that strip of white light. I emptied the popcorn packet in a bowl, put it in the oven and went
back towards the window. The light was not visible anymore. So, I retreated towards the
living room, trying to catch a few minutes of the game.
It was not long before the oven beeped thrice, reminding me to bring the popcorn. As
I turned towards the door, with the bowl in my hand, I saw a flashing light form the window.
This time the streak was wider and stronger, as if closer than before. I looked out of the
window to find that this light was coming from the backyard and seemed to be produced by a
torch.
“Who’s there?” I called out immediately. The light was still moving but there was no
answer. “Anybody there?” I threw another question into the darkness. Meanwhile Victor
came into the kitchen on hearing my voice. “What’s the matter?” he asked, and I instantly
pointed at the moving white streak of light outside the window. Victor tried to get a closer
look by opening the glass window and shouted into the darkness, “who is there?” The only
sound that came in response was the drizzling rain on the puddles. I did not feel like going
out and checking because honestly, I wasn’t particularly a brave hearted person. So, I locked
the window, drew the blinds and went back to the living room with Victor.