Storytime Saturday, featuring an excerpt from an as yet unnamed tale.
Grab a drink, post up in a chair, and take a few minutes to dig into this little story snippet. Thanks for reading; let me know what you think. Stay creative.
At long last, it appeared as though they were nearing their destination; the deeper they got, the more the forest seemed to close in tightly around them, and the unmistakable rustle of the oversized jungle leaves grew nearer. Up ahead, the driver finally made the decision to ease up on the gas, and the bus began to slow its pace as the road began to narrow. His heart began to race at the anticipation of what existed outside the comfort of the bus, and as this was his first international assignment, he was eager to get his feet wet and explore.
The bus’ brakes began to squeal loudly as it came to a slow stop. They were approaching a large clearing, surrounded by the intensely rich green of the surrounding jungle. The air began to surge in through the windows, and with a shudder, the bus came to a complete halt. He glanced around the bus, and all within were hurriedly gathering themselves and their belongings, stretching tired bodies and sleeping limbs from such a long journey. She was collecting her bag, and running her fingers through her wind tousled hair; she wore a green jacket that hugged her body just right, and she pulled on a well-worn cap that rested comfortably over her eyes.
musings at random. 
Can’t wait to see what lies ahead.
This will be an adventure/love story, with many elements in between. Stay tuned! Thanks for reading.
This story sounds like it’s going to be an interesting ride! My only thought is what several English professors repeatedly told me: the simplest writing is often the best writing.
Thank you for taking the time to read this…and thank you for the suggestion as well! You’re very right; simpler is better. I’ll work that mantra in going forward.
You’re welcome! Are you going to post more of this story? I’d love to read it!
Absolutely! I’ve got a bad habit of starting…but not finishing stories. This one actually has a bit of meat to it. I’ll be adding more in the future, so stay tuned. Thank you!
I do the same thing! Can’t wait to read more!
Thanks, Sheena! And thanks for taking the time to read it.
Of course!