Experience of Stormy night in a River (Story Writing / Completing Story)

Experience of Stormy night in a River

          Last autumn I was at Gopalgonj. I along with two friends had to join a marriage ceremony of one of my relatives at Kotwalipara. We decided to go there by launch through a small river. The distance was more than 90 km. According to the schedule we got on the launch. It was an autumn evening. The day was bright. The current and the wind were in our favour. The sky was clear. There was no cloud. The river was calm.

 

                 We got upon the roof of the launch and began to enjoy the sights. We saw country-boats, trawlers and launches plying to and fro. The launch was moving smoothly. We, all the passengers were in a jolly mood. We were enjoying the beautiful natural scenery on either side of the river. The rays of the setting sun fell on the river and the water looked like pearls. The river was full to the brim. The murmuring sound of the waves charmed us. There were small waves on the river. Every wave that dashed against our launch increased our thrill and joy. The weary sun was sinking under water. Meanwhile the stars made their appearance. The moon rose. Everything was visible in the silvery light of the moon. Suddenly the weather turned foul. There were deep clouds in the sky. All on a sudden a storm arose. We, all the passengers, were terribly upset. We were very much frightened as the launch was lurching aging and again. We could not think what to do and see anything clearly because of darkness. The sailor was trying hard to reach to the shore before coming heavy rain. Some women and children were crying. It made the whole situation horrible. I could not do anything without praying to God to rescue us. The launch was not very big. Again, there was no lifeboat in the launch. The storm caused the river water swell. There were heavy waves which clashed against the launch. It seemed to me that the strong weaves might cause rift in the launch. We were thinking that we might meet watery graves. So, we began to utter the name of God again and again. At last after an hour the storm stopped and we thanked the Almighty Creator. We reached to the shore one hour later where my cousin was waiting for us. He was very shocked hearing our description. I thought that I would never be able to forget that terrible storm.

A Stormy Night on the River

Last autumn, I was in Gopalganj with two friends. We had to attend a relative’s wedding in Kotalipara and decided to travel by launch through a small river. The journey was over 90 kilometers, but the weather was pleasant, and the river was calm. We boarded the launch as per schedule and settled in for what we expected to be a peaceful ride.

As the launch moved smoothly, we climbed onto the roof to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. We saw boats, trawlers, and other launches moving along the river. The golden rays of the setting sun reflected off the water, making it shimmer like pearls. The cool breeze and the soft murmuring of the waves filled us with joy. Soon, the stars appeared, and the full moon cast a silvery glow over everything. It was a picture-perfect night—until everything changed suddenly.

Out of nowhere, dark clouds covered the sky, and a strong wind started blowing. Within moments, a violent storm arose. The once peaceful river turned into a terrifying force, with massive waves crashing against our launch. The vessel lurched dangerously, making the passengers panic. Women and children screamed in fear, and we could hardly see anything in the darkness. The captain tried desperately to steer towards the shore, but the storm was too fierce.

Our launch was small and had no lifeboats. The water level rose quickly, and every wave felt like it might tear the boat apart. At that moment, I truly believed we were facing our end. We held onto whatever we could, praying for safety as the storm raged on. The minutes felt like hours.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the storm began to weaken. The waves calmed, and the wind slowed down. An overwhelming sense of relief washed over us as we realized we had survived. We reached the shore an hour later, where my cousin was waiting anxiously. When we told him about our terrifying experience, he was shocked. Even now, the memory of that night sends shivers down my spine. It was an experience I will never forget.

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