The Last He Saw – Photo by BW Beacham
The people waved at him from the bridge below. Little did he know that this would be the last time that he would see people again.
He had been hiking along the trail just west of the Gorigan River. His day-pack was nestled on his back. Inside he carried water, a small bite to eat, and a change of clothes just in case.
He had been examining an unusual rock formation when he heard the sound. It began as a slight humming noise, and then grew louder as it got closer. He stopped to look up, which is where the sound was coming from and noticed a glowing orb about 1,000 feet above. It was getting closer with each passing second.
Suddenly a beam of light shot down from the craft, illuminating him in an orange colored glow. Unable to move he transported to the ship. He then found himself looking out a window before him. The people waved.
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This is my submission to this week’s Mondays Finish the Story! If you would like to participate in this challenge, using the opening line, you get to finish the story using between 100-150 words, which does not include the beginning sentence! Have some fun and join in with your bit of flash!
Have a great Monday and be well! ^..^
Very nicely done, where to from here? Great prompt.
Thank you!
Where ever he’s going, I hope he has travel insurance 🙂 I’m a bit suspicious about the people though, it’s not often you see a glowing orb suck people up into the air. More and more people are joining in Babso, that’s gotta make you feel good ; )
Who knew he would need the insurance? It does feel good that others are joining in! It feels right! 🙂
Oh – Sounds like something from out of this world!
It is out of this world! Glad to see you are back RoSy! Missed you!
Thanks 🙂
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Holy smokes. At least he had a window. If aliens were waiting with a probe, that could be upsetting. It seems like he’s going on much more of a walkabout than he ever expected. Happy trails to the protagonist! Fun story!
Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed it! I had fun writing it! Stay tuned, again, for next week’s challenge! I have a great photo and opening line! Be well! ^..^
So, were the people waiving at him or the glowing orb? Good short story.
Take your pick! 🙂 Thanks for the comment!