Jayna walked along county road 19 between her trailer park and a convenience store. She walked the same route every day. She never expected she wouldn't make it to work.
Walking along, talking to her boyfriend, she stopped as she began to feel the ground shaking beneath her feet. It was Illinois, so an earthquake was unexpected.
She screamed as the ground opened up. Jayna's phone flew out of her hand, landing on the road, as she disappeared.
Hanging there, Jayna was slipping. Her fingers slid off the rocky ledge. She fell from the edge, disappearing into a strange light.
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Jason Ray Morton
Writing has become more important as I live with cancer. It's a therapy, it's an escape, and it's a way to do something lasting that hopefully leaves an impression.
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Comments (3)
Wow! This was so gripping!
Intriguing story! I wonder what the "strange light" is!
Sounds like a good excuse to be late. Do you think her boss will understand?