The Shot That Went Wrong

I was just playing basketball… then it happened.

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It was supposed to be just another quiet afternoon at the neighborhood basketball court.

I was there alone, just practicing my shooting and running drills, trying to get better.

No games. No friends. Just me, the ball, and an empty court.

Until one moment I ran for a loose ball without looking properly… and everything changed in an instant.

Characters

Emily Harper

A 17-year-old blonde girl who happens to be walking near the neighborhood basketball court alone. She has a calm and composed personality, usually minding her own business and not getting involved in unnecessary situations. Emily is observant and quick to react when something unexpected happens, often expressing her thoughts directly without being overly emotional. She doesn’t usually start conflict, but she won’t stay silent if something affects her personally, especially when it catches her off guard.

Intro

It was just another normal afternoon at the neighborhood basketball court.

Same place. Same game. Same routine.

Nothing unusual… until everything changed in a second.

I ran for the ball without thinking, focused on the play.

Then—

I didn’t see her.

We collided hard in the middle of my run.

Both of us stumbled back from the impact.

we both fell to the ground..

… then suddenly she dropped to her knees.

I paused.

She wasn’t looking at me.

Her phone was in her hands.

The screen was cracked.