ISLAND IN THE SAND
Part V
Star motioned behind her to keep the children back. The chamber they’d discovered was stunning, not so much for its huge size but even more than that because it had obviously been built by the men and women who’d preceded the impact of the giant asteroid. And it was also a fearful thing. If they could not, for some reason, go back through the narrow and seemingly inescapable tunnel through which they’d come so far, then they were at the end of their travels. She approached closer to the edge of the abyss. Wren was hanging only slightly back, and Jameson was right by her side.
What are we going to do?” Wren asked.
You sure build up quick from a slower start. I could feel the air form the arrows passing by.
another great story keeps people on the edge.
Thanks a lot Dave. I don’t mean to keep people on the edge, it just happens as I lay the story out.
I appreciate the compliment, though…
Semper fi,
Jim
I agree with walt
Thanks Frank. It’s damned hard not to agree with Walt about almost anything, especially after meeting him in person.
Semper fi, and thanks…
Jim
Love this new story!
Thanks Jerry, I kinda like it myself…
Semper fi,
Jim
Great story and I’m loving it! Intriguing possibilties for where this could go.
Thanks Monty, just love your email address….bullets to beans. That’s got to have deep meaning somewhere…
Semper fi,
Jim
Yes, I get a lot of comments on my email. Truth be known, after an hour of trying to get an email name to be accepted I typed it in out of frustration. Since I live off grid miles from nowhere it’s appropriate and prudent to have ammo and food on hand. Thanks for putting a grin on my face!
In truth, it made me think of my .45 and the ham and mothers I came to love so much!
And a very occasional cigarette, of course, which I never really smoked and didn’t when I came back and do
not now…
Semper fi,
Jim
Great segment James! I am really enjoying this story. Your imagination and story tellin is simply amazing. You truly have a God given gift. Thank you for sharing your gift with us all.
Thanks Nancy, I am tickled that you find this work, with a female protagonist, to your liking.
And the usual thanks for your existence on this earth and in my life…
Semper fi,
Jim
I gotta give Walt a nod of breathless agreement!! Really thought I had another 15 minutes!! In any case, I hope they’ll hang in long enough to use those rungs like the “friends” that that’ll let you slide until you’ve either got a foothold or enough slack to get out of the rain….a truly taut episode! I’ll take the time to catch my breath! About 15 minutes…right? Thanks…:)
Sure glad you like it Dennis, as you are not too bad as a writer yourself!
High praise.
Semper fi,
Jim
Writing is something I truly love to do! Now, good writing…Well, that’s something to shoot for… thankfully, I just happen to have been lucky enough to cross paths with authors of your caliber, Jim. Currently, you’re my favorite author to read! Btw…I read every day! Thanks so much for the comment and the inspiration!
I shall endeavor to remain your favorite writer for some time to come…and thanks a great deal for writing that on here.
Semper fi,
Jim
The ladder, by the way, like Star Black, is real. It is still in place,
to this day I believe, in an underground emplacement in Los Alamos, along with
that power plant. As usual, in my fictional writing, there is a strain of reality
I draw from.
Semper fi,
Jim
Did you hear the “oof” when you knocked the breath out of me with the abrupt stop. Your writing pulls me so far into the story the end of the segment is a complete surprise. I’m really enjoying this.
Thank you Walt for that great compliment. I have not forgotten a damn thing about what a terrific man you are…the ‘oof’ and all…
Semper fi,
Jim