A mountain rescue helicopter whirs down the slopes to where the stranger says his wife and daughter are walking a treacherous ravine, and the couple’s own fears are eclipsed as the man paces, searching for a mobile signal. The helicopter dips towards the ground.
TRAVEL From the viewpoint the sea is a sheet of beaten silver stretching to the horizon, its surface mottled by the shadows of small, high clouds. A local taxi firm runs tourists back down via the switchback road. A couple strike up conversation with a stranger while they wait, fearful of what lurks in their long silences.
A mountain rescue helicopter whirs down the slopes to where the stranger says his wife and daughter are walking a treacherous ravine, and the couple’s own fears are eclipsed as the man paces, searching for a mobile signal. The helicopter dips towards the ground.
Sue Clayton
6/3/2021 05:49:10 am
My heart's in my mouth.
Siobhan Staples
6/3/2021 10:56:19 am
That’s my job done then! Thanks Sue.
Swapan k Banerjee
7/3/2021 09:03:13 am
Gobsmacking details. Very well done indeed.
Siobhan Staples
7/3/2021 09:27:23 am
Thanks Swapan, this was originally a longer piece and it was fascinating to realise how few words I could get away with without losing the atmosphere. Glad you enjoyed it! Comments are closed.
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