The story "The Most Precious Thing" revolves around a person who is feeling down and has decided not to celebrate their birthday in January due to depression. On January 27, while listening to music, they receive a notification about a follow request from someone they admire on Instagram, which brings unexpected joy. Despite feeling confused and nervous, they engage with her through an Instagram story poll, ultimately leading to a conversation. The protagonist is excited to finally communicate with her after waiting for 16 months. They exchange messages, and the protagonist is careful to maintain self-respect while also feeling a strong attraction. As the night progresses, thoughts of her consume their mind, prompting them to change their phone wallpaper to her picture and even set her name as their Instagram password. The story concludes with anticipation for the next morning when they plan to share their Instagram account with her.

by Smit Makvana in English Short Stories

Writen by Smit Makvana

Category Short Stories