Sneak Peek
I woke up to loud screaming. The air was thick with mist, as usual. But this mist didn't come from our normal waves, the ones that keep boats floating gently on the water. And it definitely wasn't a wave we could surf. It was a horrid sea storm, and I was in the midst of it.
I pushed myself up off of the sand, quickly checking for injuries that could've occurred during my slumber. I found a scrape on my leg. It was probably just my inability to stay still during sleep.
I did a quick sweep of the area. The fishermen who had already begun their morning shift had already fled to their families. Some stayed behind and helped other families escape. Fathers carried children to safety away from the sea and mothers calmed newborns.
And then I saw it. A newborn baby with her leg stuck under some debris. It looked like no one saw her. I was probably her only hope of survival, seeing as the small debris was too heavy for her to escape from. I only have about forty seconds before the wave crashes in. I have less time than that before her young heart gives up. Challenge accepted, wave.
I bolt to the newborn just as another wave approaches. I didn't see this wave, so it must've just began to form, like, five seconds ago. Oh, well. I can still save the baby.
Until I realize that this wave is much closer than the last.
And bigger.
And faster.
Ooh, a cliffhanger! Next chapter (ch. 1) after 3 reviews! Hint: her name is exactly what's giving her trouble. What should I name the story? Best title gets a virtual, invisible cookie+a mention in chapter two! See ya! ~sea-so-couture