OK this concept is really catchy. And addictive! Here come three more 55-ers in a row.
The basic element that runs through all these stories is the concept of ‘trust’ and its varying forms/consequences.
Read on…
She: “Sweetheart, I’ve left my home and parents for you. Please don’t betray me.”
He: “Relax, sweetie… tomorrow we are getting married.”
They sleep in each other’s arms.
Later, his mobile rings and he quietly sneaks out.
He: “The girl’s ready. Come before daybreak. Amount? Double or nothing! Else no deal.”
Inside, she slept peacefully…
Bunty complained, “When will Papa come home, Mamma? It’s been so long…”
“Papa’s a soldier, baby. He has his duties. Once that’s done, he’ll return,” she replied.
Satisfied, Bunty left.
She watched him, shed a lone tear & re-read the letter she received:
‘Dear Mrs Sharma, we’re sorry to inform you that your husband died in action…’
The third one given below was inspired from my blog friend ki’s post 
He knew being a hit-man is never easy. Life makes you take some tough decisions.
But today he was facing his toughest assignment yet.
His palms were sweating over.
His throat was dry.
But his aim didn’t flinch.
Carefully he aimed his sniper gun at his millionaire brother.
And his thumb closed over the trigger…
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I really loved the 3rd one..the hitman who had to kill his own brother..
oh WOW!
the third one is fabulous! A mix of two of my stories but MUCH better put.
The second one was sad but well done!
The first gave me an unpleasant shiver, so *applause*
You’re GOOD
woah!!! you killed both the papa and the brother
i liked the third the best!
<> @Praveen <>
the third is my favourite among the lot as well
<> @ki <>
but personally i thot the first and second were slightly cliched – and this coming from someone who wrote the damn things! lol
thank you
<> @Ordinary Guy <>
hehe
lol the only place where i can kill people and get away with it… what fun!
yep the third one is my fav as well!
Ashwathy, Really touching ones esp. the second one and first too though have seen similar scenarios in movies.
oi liiii, tu pan blog karti che?!! haila abhi to kuch padha nai but i got super excited to see you on the blogaland!! Now I’ll have less time to comment on you-know-what!!
<> @Solilo <>
true… the first and second ones may have a seen-and-heard-before feel to them…
<> @Dil-Se-Desi <>
huh?? lol come again??
Man I got you confused… =)
<> @Dil-Se-Desi <>
lol u said it! and did a fabulous job of it too!
Wow… these are intense!
the first is cruel… second touching… third … filmy… !
nice nice… !
<> @Kokonad <>
yep… i try to vary the nature of my posts from intense to funny… so that it doesn’t get too monotonous 
note: the key word here is ‘try’ 
heh
welcome to my blog
<> @hitchwriter <>
lol i like the way u’ve given a description for each!
thanks
Good ones. I liked the second one!
ash, the first one takes away the prize!!! too much, tht bas**** shud be kicked on his b**** and killed
shud never hurt some one’s trust. killing is much lower a sin! luvd ur stories.. way to go grl 
<> @amit <>
thanks
<> @sawan <>
but yikes!! relax dude, it’s just a story. and yes i agree, someone’s trust shud never be abused… but unfortunately that’s what happens a lot of times isn’t it?
thanks
Phew! All of them, pretty much happenings in real life! Powerful and jolting!
Hey there. You arte getting better at the 55′s.
Liked the one about the hitman.
I found that that the first one was a bit broken up. More like a plot then a story. I always find that it is best to keep the 55′s in one scene as the word limit is just so tight.
Anyway I am also trying out my hand on these wicked things, so please do drop by and check them out.
Cheers,
Velu
<> @Rakesh Vanamali <>
yes… they’re all true to life in their own ways.. thats why the twist in the end makes it interesting
<> @Velu <>
welcome to my blog! 
thanks
yea true… bringing in 2 scenes with the word limit makes it even tighter. but hey, it was an attempt all the same!
of course will read urs and let u know the feedback!
I thought in the third one, his toughest task would be to give up his arms! But you surprised me with the ending. Well written.
Destination Infinity
<> @Destination Infinity <>
hmm thats an interesting ending. talk about drastically different line of thinking for the climax of the same story!
the first one is the best indeed.
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great work ashwathy..
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y is tht everyone has to die or end up in tragic situation in the end??
we want a happy story..!
<> @Chronicwriter <>
is it?? thanks!
<> @Amal Bose <>
thank you!
<> @Rakesh <>
but good idea, will give that a shot definitely!
heh
you know what? that’s actually food for thought. i was trying to bring in a twist at the end, which makes all the difference. making it happier is tougher than making it sadder… just like in real life i guess!
P.S.: contrary to the image my 55-ers may seem to be giving, i like happy endings too!!
You’ve been awarded – http://may-i-live-happily-ever-after.blogspot.com/2009/05/ranting-plus-my-first-ever-awards.html
<> @ki <>
its up and running on my blog already!
i’m honoured, babe
the comment monster is eating up my comments???
i left a oomment on these fictions
<> @Vinnie <>
and i’ve published it. it may take awhile for the comment to appear tho.. coz i’ve enabled comment moderation. thats it.
no idea babe… this is the only one i got!
absolutely brilliant!!
<> @chandni <>
welcome to my blog btw…
thank you!
areeey!! … i commented from my sisters profile bimistake… i am ushma and the blog cheeryred is mine
<> @Dream3er <>
oh lol it’s u… ok welcome to u (from another profile) lol
Hiii…Really liked these posts..esp the second one..Keep goin girl..
@Joe
thanks babe
Interesting… Will try a 55-er when I get back from office today!
@Manish Chakravarty
welcome to my blog
good luck! it's an interesting concept alright!