Sunday, February 10, 2013

Survival


Once again Beth lifted her head from the dust.  A groan escaped her lips as she placed her palms on the dry, sandy surface in an attempt to lift herself enough to crawl forward.  It had seemed like a good idea, going along with Harold on a trek across Death Valley.

One misstep in a backcountry canyon sent the two of them tumbling down a rocky slope.  Harold did not survive the fall leaving Beth struggling with two broken legs.

The glare of the sun blinded her.  She thought she was done when she heard the sound of helicopter overhead.

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