SPARK OF SURVIVAL
Oluwagbenga Abiola@oluwagbengaabiola322369
1 month ago
SPARK OF SURVIVAL
Chapter 1: The Darkness Before Dawn
The sun had long since dipped below the horizon, casting a dark and foreboding shadow over the land. The air was crisp and cool, filled with the sweet scent of blooming wildflowers and the distant howl of a lonely wolf.
A small tribe of early humans huddled together, seeking comfort and safety in each other's presence. They had spent the day foraging for food and gathering firewood, but now they were forced to rely on the faint light of the stars to navigate their surroundings.
Their leader, a grizzled and battle-hardened warrior named Kanaq, stood watch at the edge of their makeshift camp. His eyes scanned the horizon, ever vigilant for signs of danger. The tribe's survival depended on his ability to protect them from the many predators that roamed the land.
Kanaq's thoughts turned to the day's events. They had found a small herd of mammoths grazing in a nearby valley, and Kanaq had led a successful hunt. The tribe had feasted on the fresh meat, and their bellies were full for the first time in days.
But with the night came new dangers. The predators that roamed the land were more active at night, and the tribe had to be constantly on guard. Kanaq's ears perked up at the sound of a twig snapping in the distance. He froze, his eyes scanning the darkness for any sign of movement.
The tribe held its collective breath, waiting to see if Kanaq would give the signal to flee or to stand their ground. But after a few tense moments, Kanaq relaxed, his eyes never leaving the horizon.
"It's just a rabbit," he whispered to the tribe, his voice barely audible over the sound of the wind.
The tribe breathed a collective sigh of relief, and they settled back into their makeshift beds, trying to get some rest. But Kanaq remained vigilant, his eyes scanning the darkness for any sign of danger.
As the night wore on, the tribe drifted off to sleep, exhausted from the day's events. But Kanaq remained awake, standing watch over his people, ever vigilant and always ready to defend them against any threat that might arise.
Written by Abiola Oluwagbenga
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