5 Minute Freewrite - Murmur of Conversation

All, doing a 5 minute freewrite. Thank you for reading.

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In a bustling café on a quiet afternoon, the murmur of conversation filled the air. The clinking of cups and the whirring of the coffee machine were all but drowned out by the chatter of the customers. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the scent of pastries, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Amidst the crowd, two strangers struck up a conversation. They exchanged pleasantries and discovered a shared love for books. As they talked, the murmur of the café faded away, and they were lost in their own little world of words and ideas.

Their conversation flowed effortlessly, like the gentle ebb and flow of the nearby river. They talked about their favourite authors, their most treasured books, and the joy of discovering new stories. For a brief moment, time stood still, and they were two kindred spirits united by their passion for literature.

As the afternoon wore on and the café began to empty out, the two strangers exchanged numbers, promising to keep in touch. As they parted ways, the murmur of conversation slowly faded away, replaced by the gentle rustle of leaves in the breeze. But the memory of their meeting lingered on, a testament to the power of human connection and the magic of a chance encounter.