Abandoned Road

Fortune cookie advice tells him not to leave his path. Fog, a blocked highway and a GPS detour lead him onto a muddy trail where the signal dies.

Traffic Jam

Earlier today, someone left a box of cheap fortune cookies in the office break room.

I opened one without thinking. The message inside said:

“Do not leave your path.”

I laughed and threw it into the recycling bin. I have never believed in fate, signs, or strange predictions. Before returning to work, I took another cookie and placed it in my pocket.

I completely forgot about it.

That evening, I left the office after a long and stressful shift. The weather was terrible, and thick fog covered the road. My car insurance app had already sent a warning about poor driving conditions, so I tried to be careful.

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What is Abandoned Road about?

Fortune cookie advice tells him not to leave his path. Fog, a blocked highway and a GPS detour lead him onto a muddy trail where the signal dies.

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Who wrote it?

Nimra Khan — original fiction published on RapidTale.