Prompt: 104. broken windshield
1. There was a sharp ping! sound and a chip appeared in the windshield. Then more rocks were bouncing off the windshield and the hood, leaving behind pits and cracks.
A. There was a sharp ping! sound and a chip appeared in the windshield. Then more rocks were bouncing off the windshield and the hood, leaving behind pits and cracks. By the time he was able to get away from the big truck, he could tell that he was going to have to replace his windshield. One of the spiderweb cracks was directly in his line of sight, forcing him to sit up higher to see over the cracks.
At the next exit, he left the freeway and stopped at the first diner that caught his eye. Once he’d placed his order, he looked up a windshield repair service on his phone and made an appointment. They promised to show up within the hour.
2. Other than the broken windshield the van was perfect. And the price was well-within his budget.
A. Other than the broken windshield the van was perfect. And the price was well-within his budget.
He wanted it on first sight, but made sure to look at nearby cars and trucks before coming to it. Then he walked around the van, bending down to peer at the undercarriage, trying to appear as if he was still deciding. He could see the salesman approaching from his left.
He drew in a deep breath, telling himself that he would have to be calm and in control if he wanted to talk the price down.
3. She screamed as he swung the bat on her car, breaking the windshield without shattering the glass.
A. She screamed as he swung the bat on her car, breaking the windshield without shattering the glass. She didn’t hesitate anymore and stomped her foot on the accelerator.
The car clipped him. She felt it. But she didn’t stop.
Afraid she might crash, she let up on the gas without touching the brakes. She’d worry about filling out police reports and explaining her actions later, when she was far away from the warehouse party and the murder scene she’d barely escaped. For now she concentrated on getting away.
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