This is a serialized story – be sure to read in order: from A (afterthought) to Z (zealous).
The current room was unlike any of the others they had encountered. Stark white walls stood in contrast to the black ceiling and floor. No decor, no furniture, no sounds or smells to infiltrate their senses. After what seemed like hours, they slumped to the floor in defeat. There appeared to be no exit from this room.
“Nash, do you have your cell phone? I lost mine.” Then she added, “And my pistol.”
“You brought your gun? Why?”
“I never go anywhere without it. Well, except where it’s banned. I had no idea what we were getting into, so it seemed like a good idea.”
“Oh.” Nash hung his head. “Sorry for all this.”
“Um, cell phone?”
He shook his head. “I left it in the car. I would have used it as a flashlight back when we started and mine died.” He reached into his pocket and handed her the mini-flashlight she had give him. “Here. Don’t think we need this now. Pretty bright in here.”
The words came out of his mouth like a premonition and the room went dark for a minute. When they could see again, the walls were black and the floor and ceiling were white.
“What the…?” Nash sputtered.
Courtney groaned. “This is crazy!”
Nash laughed. “Not any crazier than anything else we’ve encountered.”
Courtney jumped up. “Let’s look for a door again. Something may have changed.”
With a snort, Nash joined her. “I can’t say your logic isn’t reasonable, because I’ve decided anything in here is possible.”
“I wish we really knew where ‘in here’ is. Still not ready to share more with me?”
“No, it’s my problem.”
She stopped walking and stared at him. “But your questionable intentions make me wonder.”
“I’m sorry about bringing you here, but our number one goal needs to be getting you out. then I will deal with whatever THIS,” he waved his hand around the room, “brings.”
“Well then, I say BRING IT ON!”
To be continued…
Thank you.
In the midst of uncertainty, Courtney and Nash’s unwavering determination and humor shine through. Cheers to their bravery in navigating the unknown!
And the journey isn’t done yet!
Well I was well overdue a catchup and this story doesn’t disappoint – it has a nightmarish/Alice in Wonderland feel. What fun to just write and see where it will take you Donna…
Thank you – it’s kept me guessing as I’ve written it. Still have the final episode to write. Phew!
I’m surprised Courtney hasn’t pressed more for an explanation, except maybe they’ve been too busy to escape. I am looking forward to the explanations. I hope it isn’t just a bad dream. Alana ramblinwitham
Storyline sure isn’t perfect, writing this way, but there is a reason for it. All will be revealed in the final (Z-zealous) post!
Nash had better have a really good reason for not telling her what’s going on.
Um, caught up in the moment? LOL! Actually, I resolved that issue as I fell asleep last night. All will be revealed with the letter Z.