As predicted
Few have seen it and none survived to tell, but out in the ocean wave after wave broke on the white reef. A reef that has been polished by countless waves, polished but never damaged, until today. A submarine hit the reef. The resulting sonic wave penetrated into the heart of it. Rousing a dormant virus. Not since the time of the dinosaurs, had this virus cared whether it travelled the planet. However the sound of the submarines impact, stirred the virus. Pulsating it throbbed into life. Undeniably now alive, it sought hosts. It is time to leave.
Chilling, Michael
Thank you Neil, it was an image that spoke of leaving.
This is a scary thought. And the perfect introduction to a fast-paced novel.
Thank you Colline, if only I could write such a novel…
Dear Michael,
It’s definitely time to leave. Imaginative story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you so much Rochelle, I was too late last week…
I like the way you’ve thought of the mechanics of the awakening of your virus. Are you also linking your story with the coronavirus, via the fish market? Nice work, Michael.
Possibly Penny, although I also had a much much older story in mind.
This does not bode well, I’m outa here!
Here’s mine!
Are you heading for the space station too.
oy … I think I have a sudden urge for a hazmat suit … π
Can I have a green suit please,
π Green? Not blinding-banana-yellow? π
A random act with momentous ripples. I like the way you built the tension.
Thank you so much,
You’re very welcome.
We’re being attacked from everywhere! Nice level of threat in there Michael.
Thank you Iain
Oh, so that’s where the Coronavirus orginated. Good one, Michael!
The appearance of recent viruses, begs the question, how and why they appear.
That, it does. With the melting of the glaciers…one does wonder.
prognostic is bad. it looks like there’s no place to go.
If there is no place to hide, perhaps we should face difficulties head on.
Interesting take on this prompt. A friend in Sweden took this photo and I liked it knowing some good stories would come. You can see her work here⦠https://instaology.com/
It was a fascinating photograph, and so worthy of good stories. I will keep a eye open for her photography
Hope they get out in time…
Dale, I do not think that it will be all that easy.
This actually sounds plausible.
Then I am pleased, thank you Tannille
Chillingly topical, Michael.
Sadly that is true, thank you Sandra
Yeeks. And it could happen too.
Geeks is right, thank you Draliman
Yes, time to leave—but to go —where? No place left to run to!
Sadly no place to run is likely to be right.
I agree, definitely time to leave. It’s chilling that there is no place to go. Well-written, Michael!
Brenda, thank you
We’ve both got viruses on the mind!
It is hard not to, Linda.
That’s pretty terrifying. Good job of unfolding your story.