Salvation

• Capri Bianco, Grade 5
• Short Story
• 2018

The moment they had feared was finally upon them; the electric storm had arrived. With the world in ruins, they began to board the ship in hope of SALVATION…
“AAHH!” Screams were heard as the town's people ran like headless chickens to board the ship. Thor was angry, lightning bolts were being thrown from the sky left, right and centre.
“This is the worst storm we’ve ever had!” yelled Lucy as her hair was flying crazily whilst lightning struck everywhere.
“We have to board the ship,” I said, “We’re going to die!”
We too were running like headless chickens as Thor screamed and threw more lightning. Thor is our God and he must not be very happy.
Our town was ruined, buildings having fallen down around us. CRASH! BOOM! BANG! That’s all you could hear as people ran for their lives! (A couple of screams too!)
Everyone was on the ship but it wouldn’t move, so lots and lots of people got out and pushed. They heaved and heaved using all their strength. Clothes ripped, blisters popped, blood, sweat and tears poured as the boat slowly began to move. Everyone jumped in and said goodbye to their home that was now lightning mania. The town’s people smiled in delight as they escaped certain death with a new life awaiting them!