Photo by Penny Gadd
Bonnet up to cool the hissing engine. I abandoned the car.
Melting bitumen grabbed sandals. I cried at their destruction and tip toed into the bush.
A glance at my phone confirmed; dead zone.
A line of trees promised respite, perhaps water. A stream, shade and a place to rest.
To await a passing Samaritan.
Blessedly, I found a cool oasis. Passive and shallow water. Glorious willows, abundant shade with water so clear I could catch dinner.
A rudimentary fire pit. Recently used. Cooling embers. Blood.
A rustle behind me. I grabbed the long bone. [95 words]
Thank you Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for continuing to set this 100 word or less challenge. It is certainly a commitment appreciated by many. Other 100 word stories can be read here.
RANDOM THOUGHTS by Trish 
It might be about to get bumped!
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Great atmosphere. I wonder if the protagonist bumped their head.
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Oh, well now I need to know more!
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Thank you!
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She’s not having a good day! What a shame about the sandals. I hope it’s Crocodile Dundee behind her, rather than an actual crocodile.
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😃
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Wonderful. a great cliffhanger, it could go either way, perhaps with luck someone has arrived to help or else; she needs to run.
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Left to our imaginations 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
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Ugh! followed by Yeah! followed by Yikes!
You had me from the first liine. Well done!
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So good! Thanks!
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🙂
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This is great. Nothing scares us more than our imagination.
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Thank you.
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Not so blessed after all it seems. Atmospheric, excellent!
Here’s mine!
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Thanks!
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You created a very scary scene. Great job!
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Thanks Bear!
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There may be only one chance with the long bone. Use it well!
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Fire pit…blood…a bone…rustling in the bushes…. ain’t gonna end well for someone. Swing that bone, and swing it hard! 😁
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I love all of the action in this. You packed a lot into your adventure. I’m glad she can think fast.
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Yeah, in 100 words you don’t have time to be a wuss. Or you’re dead!
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LOL!
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Eek those rustles always ruin a good time
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It’s such a good word. Nothing good is coming.
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The darkness of nature……well done…
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very interesting! Well done.
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Mysterious!!!
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Civilisation fades so quickly, doesn’t it?
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watch out behind you:)
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