ISLAND IN THE SAND
Part VII
Star’s eyes popped open and with a start, she sat up. Something had awakened her, but nothing she could identify by glancing in every direction around her. The band had hiked deep into the dark tunnel to avoid the bright light shining down into the energy chamber. Her watch told her it was barely five in the morning. She shook it to make sure the mechanical movement was wound sufficiently to allow the thing to work. Watches were plentiful, but only mechanical movements had survived into modern times. She awakened Jameson.
“Get everyone up and ready to go,” Star instructed. “We can’t proceed into the dead darkness ahead, but if we turn the tunnel lights on from this end then those long lights will reveal what tunnel we’re in back at the train station. That gang of cutthroats has to be headed there. We’re going back to examine the sphere. Maybe there’s some help there if we look close enough.”
Star carefully measured out a half portion of canned fruit to each member of the band, giving a full can to Jameson, because of his size.
Thanks, Marshall. 3
You have just spoiled chief koswe”s appetite for Jameson on a Saturdayeish
Oh no, not that! Sorry for the name association.
Thanks for reading and enjoying the story…
Semper fi,
Jim
That would be one hell of an experience akin to people from the wild west being dropped into today’s world. Your own version of Mad Max it seems.
Mostly, as an anthropologist, I’ve found that humans under dire conditions tend to stand together and not
apart. More like Jameson and the tribe than Sly and the others going after everyone. The idea in tough times
is to get through. It is the good times that many times lead to brewing hatreds and the murderous pursuit of leadership.
Thanks for the liking the story and writing about that here…
Semper fi,
Jim
Brilliant, as are all of your writings
Thanks Jack, I am enjoying the writing and it’s a great alternative to working on Thirty Days as TD gets tougher and tougher.
Semper fi,
Jim
Ok, Im in !
Thanks John, much appreciate the compliment and your writing it on here…
Semper fi,
Jim
This is so good James Strauss. Somehow, I missed the notification on Part VI but that just gave me two parts at once to read. Thank you for sharing your brilliant writing with us all.
Nancy
Star Black. Nancy Henderson. What a fit.
Semper fi,
Jim
Star Black and Nancy Henderson, now you’re messing with me,Lol! So, you think you have Nancy figured out? God help you with that. I’m still trying to figure her out.
Thank you again for sharing you wonderful stories. Can’t wait to read the next part.
Prayers for you always,
Nancy
I am always messing with you. It’s God’s fault….
Semper fi,
Jim
Exclusively excellent!! Looking forward to the nexus between power, whom it chooses, and to what purpose!! Great read!
Dennis Hayes. High praise, in deed, coming from you….
Thanks so much.
Semper fi,
Jim
Thanks LT! I’m liking this story!
You are most welcome Jerry and thanks for the compliment in that short sentence…
Semper fi,
Jim
“Exciting” can’t wait for next chapter,👍
Just wrote it and got it off while I go back to the next segment in 30 Days.
Whew! Glad you are enjoying it as much as I am…
Semper fi,
Jim
No idea where this is going but can’t wait to find out. Rest easy on 30 days, take your time and know all are here to help if needed.
Thanks a lot for this compliment Pete. Means a lot.
I am at it.
Semper fi,
Jim
The smile is ear to ear, James, this is wonderful! I’m even enjoying the screeching halt at the end of the segment?
McKinley. How the hell are you? Reading everything, the vacuum sweeper of the mind that you are.
thanks for liking this diversion and understanding what it is…
Semper fi,
Jim