Zip Line

• Ashleigh Anderson, Grade 6
• Short Story
• 2020

I shiver and sweat, while listening to the whispering in my ears. By now, I have butterflies flapping and flying around in my stomach. I take one shaky look, down at how high I am. I get my harness clipped onto the rope. Well, here goes nothing. I take a deep breath and I let go.

I can’t believe it. I have made it to the other side alive. I will not ever do that again. That was so scary and horrifying. I can't believe I have made it back alive. Then, I hear the kids calling my name and telling me to get back on it and have another go.

I shut my eyes tightly and hope for a miracle. But, no miracle came. Now the teachers are cheering my name. This is just getting worse. I really don't like this. Now my stomach aches and I feel faint. Then, I shut my eyes suddenly, and fell back. Remembering about this time.