With the hot weather sapping their strength
the group of teenage friends
found a spot along the fast flowing river
where a natural pool was formed
to cool themselves from blistering heat
that also burnt their naked feet!
This was an unfamiliar spot along the bank
the fives senses became aware
of the sudden ripples in the still clear water
and how it became so quiet
as if danger was very close to their position
to each other confirmed suspicion!
Without warning the huge shape sprang out
from the pool screeching
grabbing by his leg the youngest teen Al
who was instantly swallowed
instinct made them blindly panic and scatter
there was no time for idle chatter!
As they tripped getting caught in undergrowth
weird sounds now ever closer
there was nowhere to hide from this thing
that resembled a huge snake
soon exhausted afraid to call to each other
desperately trying to find safe cover!
The weather had changed now heavy rain fell
scared to breath or even twitch
ground and vegetation seemed to shudder
alone yet were almost touching
knowing death was slowly slithering their way
sinking in the sodden clay!
Coming close zigzagging between their bodies
its slimy body even touching
over the legs of one of the girls who screamed
unable to stifle her pain
she to would soon have been the next fatality
in this nightmare of irrationality!
Saying their last departing prays men’s voices
were heard shouting then gun fire
the creature retreated but did not get far
suddenly turning to strike
an explosion tore it apart spraying everyone
in yellow goo at last it was done!
Convenient a military patrol was close by!
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