He was walking home with leaden footsteps, as he anticipated his father’s derisive remarks on his inability to land a cushy, MNC job. A glance at the roadside vendor’s earthenware led to the answer he was seeking.
Akash was a man of multifarious talents. He was a software engineer by profession, who dabbled with various forms of art – photography, singing, painting and pottery. His start-up idea of creating a one-stop shop for the couples planning to marry, had found acceptance with an investor. They would do the events for the wedding, and then, help in setting up an artistic home. The tie-ups with designers, music bands, florists and home décor companies were all in place. Imagination would complete the picture. The interactive website would help couples to plan the entire event and décor online, by customizing various looks on the desired themes.
Yes. Pumpkin. The not-very-tasty, poor man’s vegetable that had inspired creativity of culinary and food styling artists alike. The pumpkin had transformed into a carriage, to take Cinderella to the life and man of her dreams.
Just like him – the middle class boy who had ventured beyond the aspirations of his parents. His company would be called PUMPKIN.
(200 words)
Inspired by Sunday Photo Fiction
Creative Experiments and More 
As long as he is happy who cares what his dad thiks 🙂 A novel way of using the prompt. I like it.
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Thanks! Hope the carriage does not turn back into a pumpkin 😊
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Excellent and totally different take on the picture. Love it!
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Interesting idea for a story, and interesting idea he had for a business. I’d bet a pumpkin carriage would be a big hit for a wedding!
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There are palaces converted to hotels in India, which offer a vintage Rollls Royce ride and the traditional palanquin to carry the bride, as part of the wedding package.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Sounds very fancy, I can see the appeal!
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Nice take on the image. Very complex for a mere 200 words.
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All encompassing take on the prompt. Well done.
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What a great take on the prompt! Really enjoyed it
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Thanks!
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Very inventive story.
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Contemporary scenario! One never knows when the bubble will burst, though 🙂
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Nice way to work in all the elements of the prompt.
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Thank you.
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Clever story, clever idea.
Nicely done.
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Thanks.
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