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Dial M For

October 16, 2018 8 Comments

Dial M For

By Meghashri Dalvi

Two cars passed by, the passengers staring at Rajesh. One even rolled down the window to double-check.

The feel was unbelievable. Like sitting on a throne. Like owning the world. Was it twenty years back when he had rode with his father? Yeah, his old man was the best. Sharp eyes. Light steering. Smooth turns. Nifty overtake. Perfect parking. Just watching him was a sheer joy.

But then the self-driving cars ruined everything.

A strong sense of power overwhelmed Rajesh as he pressed his foot down and revved the car.

The new rental was super. They had Dial M for Manual.

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  1. SUNIL VINAYAK GANU says

    October 16, 2018 at 8:43 am

    Good work!

    Reply
    • Meghashri says

      October 16, 2018 at 9:26 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  2. msierhuis says

    October 16, 2018 at 5:08 pm

    Well done, Meghashri.

    Reply
    • Meghashri says

      October 16, 2018 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Paula Edwards says

    October 16, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    Funny, I was think about this the other day. Great take on the future.

    Reply
    • Meghashri says

      October 16, 2018 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks for the encouraging words!

      Reply
  4. Mary E Falkner says

    October 17, 2018 at 2:47 am

    Brill. Sure to happen one day…

    Reply
    • Meghashri says

      October 18, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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