SPARK OF SURVIVAL
Oluwagbenga Abiola@oluwagbengaabiola322369
1 month ago
Chapter 2: The Accidental Discovery
The stormy night was a living nightmare. The winds howled like a chorus of banshees, and the lightning flashed like a malevolent deity. Kanaq's tribe huddled together, seeking comfort in each other's presence.
As they waited for the storm to pass, Kanaq's mate, Akira, grew restless. She stood up, her eyes scanning the darkness for any sign of danger. As she moved, her foot knocked against a loose stone.
The stone rolled down the hillside, coming to rest against a larger boulder. As it struck the boulder, a spark flew out, illuminating the dark surroundings.
Akira gasped, startled by the sudden flash of light. She stumbled backwards, her eyes fixed on the spot where the spark had appeared.
Kanaq rushed to her side, his eyes scanning the darkness for any sign of danger. "What is it?" he whispered urgently.
Akira pointed to the spot where the spark had appeared. "I saw a light," she whispered back.
Kanaq's eyes narrowed. He walked over to the spot, his footfalls echoing through the darkness. As he reached the boulder, he saw that the spark had ignited a small patch of dry leaves.
The flames danced and flickered, casting eerie shadows on the surrounding rocks. Kanaq stared at the fire, mesmerized by its beauty and power.
But as he watched, a strong gust of wind blew through the area, threatening to extinguish the flames. Kanaq reacted instinctively, cupping his hands around the fire to protect it from the wind.
As he did, he felt a strange sense of wonder and awe. He had never seen anything like this before. The fire seemed to have a life of its own, dancing and flickering in the darkness.
But as he gazed into the flames, Kanaq couldn't shake the feeling that he was staring into the unknown. The fire seemed to hold secrets and mysteries that he couldn't even begin to comprehend.
And yet, despite his fear and uncertainty, Kanaq felt drawn to the fire. He felt a strange sense of connection to it, as if it held the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe.
As the night wore on, Kanaq continued to stare into the flames, mesmerized by their beauty and power. He didn't know what the fire meant, or what it might bring. But he knew that he couldn't look away.
Written by Abiola Oluwagbenga
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