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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Bookends (01/30/14)
Lost!I wasn't sure how I ended up here, but there was only one way to go and that was forward. The mountain cave was on either side of me and the sun still hadn't risen. I inched along in the dimness stretching out my hand against the cool rocks. Cautiously, I approached a path within the cave. It was early morning and everything was quiet and still. It was then that I did a double take and quickly dropped my hands to my side. The morning was not the only thing that was still! I stopped abruptly, for on the side of the cave in between to crevices was a huge snake. I watched it for awhile, not sure of what I should do. It didn't move and something inside of me seemed to urge me to go on. I couldn't stay here. As carefully and as quietly as I could I leaned against the wall farthest from the snake and inched my way up the path, all the while warily eying the serpent. I don't know how long I climbed, whether it was hours or minutes. Time seemed to have stopped and lingered in a perpetual morning. It was then that I noticed the sunlight. It was a small beam shining through the cracks of the rocks. The sun was rising. I followed that small beam to the opening of the cave. It was the light at the end of the tunnel that led me to my freedom. Below the mountain I saw my car and a semi with a truck driver telling me to follow him. I looked around and saw two roads. One was my own way, the other was to risk following the truck driver even though He hadn't told me where he was going. The sun was rising and I had a choice to make. Would I choose fear or faith?
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C D Swanson 
02/06/14
Very interesting story with an open answer. I really enjoyed this. Good plot.

God bless~
Amelia Brown 
02/07/14
Nice story, you've managed to create a chilling scene with such limited words. I saw last week's topic (Light at the end of the tunnel) more than I saw this week's topic however. Keep writing.
Larry Whittington
02/08/14
Divide and concur.

Dynamic single sentences can be used as a whole paragraph.

These may divide longer sections making the read more powerful.

Fear and anticipation interwoven is powerful.
Sheldon Bass 
02/08/14
Thank you for your entry! I enjoyed reading this piece. Keep on writing!
Toni Babcock 
02/12/14
For me this is the beginning of a great story. You've teased my inquiring mind as to what is about to happen next! Good job - and carry on with this one!