"Under the palm of one hand the child became aware of the scab of an old cut on his kneecap. He bent forward to examine it closely. A scab was always a fascinating thing; it presented a special challenge he was never able to resist.
Yes, he thought, I will pick it off, even if it isnt ready, even if the middle of it sticks, even if it hurts like anything.
With a fingernail he began to explore cautiously around the edges of the scab. He got a nail underneath it, and when he raised it, but ever so slightly, it suddenly came off, the whole hard brown scab came off beautifully, leaving an interesting little circle of smooth red skin."
the above is an excerpt from "The Wish" by Roald Dahl ("Someone like you").
i strongly recommend his collected short stories..brilliant stuff in there!!!
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:) It's beautifully written indeed...
If you enjoy short stories you must read the collection from Mark Twain unless you'r already read it! :)
dont think i have..will get to it after my current read..
red earth and pouring rain-vikram chandra
very well written..enjoyed the read.
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