Fragile Shard 10. Purple Tram.

Tim Nakhapetov
2 min readJan 11, 2024

On an unremarkably ordinary day, a man stepped down from a purple tram, inconspicuously parked along a public beach in a seemingly usual city. Lighting a cigarette, he strolled leisurely towards the water’s edge, his mind wandering far beyond the present, back to where the purple tram had carried him from. He was lost in distant thoughts, hus cigarette slowly burned down, and with an abrupt clap, the man soared into the air. His ears rang deafeningly, yet he wore a sad smile.

And just like that, he departed from this world.

Such is the entirety of the tale, and its moral intricacies are veiled within the enigmatic web of destiny. If one could grasp this elusive moral, one might unveil the very essence of life, the purpose of existence, and other such ponderings, which, in truth, might not be all that necessary.

Yet, amidst it all, what remains significant is the presence of that tram.

Not what it symbolized or represented, but simply that it existed.

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“Fragile Shards: Whispers of Transience” is an evocative anthology that spans 15 years of the author’s writing journey. From mystical adventures to dark introspections, these tales traverse vivid landscapes, offering a captivating glimpse into the ever-changing tapestry of human emotions and perceptions. Each story is a unique shard, reflecting the complexity of life’s experiences and the resilience of hope.

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Tim Nakhapetov
Tim Nakhapetov

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