The Turn: The Hollow Shortcut

The map promised a shortcut through the ridge.
But the wooden post stood splintered and bare,
The warning sign long swallowed by the brush.
The Turn: The Hollow Shortcut
I followed the tire tracks into the limestone mouth,
Where the headlights died against a wall of damp stone,
And the humming engine finally fell silent.

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13 responses to “The Turn: The Hollow Shortcut”

  1. murisopsis Avatar

    Jaideep this is so ominous!! Makes me wonder if that was the end… or just the beginning of an adventure!!

    1. PebbleGalaxy Avatar

      Thanks.

  2. crazy4yarn2 Avatar
    crazy4yarn2


    That is one frightening cherita, Jaideep!

    1. PebbleGalaxy Avatar

      Yeah! Perhaps.

  3. shaun tenzenmen Avatar


    Ominous and claustrophobic. Nice write 👏

    1. PebbleGalaxy Avatar

      Thanks!

  4. ben Alexander Avatar


    Jaideep, I really like this—the restraint makes it feel natural, and the ending lands without trying too hard.


    ~David

    1. PebbleGalaxy Avatar

      Thanks, David 🤗

      1. ben Alexander Avatar

        *hug*

  5. ben Alexander Avatar

    hi, Jaideep❣️

    Sorry for the delayed message (my life has been very hectic of late), but this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Marion, is live until tomorrow. Here’s the URL:

    https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/01/21/w3-prompt-195-weave-written-weekly/

    Much love,
    David

  6. ben Alexander Avatar

    hi, Jaideep❣️

    Just wanna let you know that our new W3, hosted by our beloved Svenja, is live until tomorrow:

    https://skepticskaddish.com/2026/01/28/w3-prompt-196-weave-written-weekly/

    I’m sorry for the delayed note – I’ve started a new job and my schedule is all over the place.

    ~David

    1. PebbleGalaxy Avatar

      Thank you, David 🤗. Take care.

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