12 – The echo

The Venture takes a nosedive and the abyss stretches hundreds of meters down covered in mist. They are falling faster and faster and yell terrified while the mist engulfs them and the acceleration pins them in their seats. Then a tremendous bump follows and Lyle closes his eyes and fends with his arms as the windows burst and shards of glass cut his face and hands. Then all hell seems to break loose as the wreck is pummeled continuously. The Venture bumps into the rock face from time to time and their descent is slowed down while metal is torn. They are thrown to and fro like rag dolls and the injuries to Lyle’s arms and legs are painful. The seatbelt nearly takes out his wind and his collar bone, breast and ribs burn like fire as it safeguards and prevents him from flying out of the vehicle. Then he realizes that the Venture has stopped and that he hangs on the seatbelt. Dazed Lyle opens his eyes and looks down hundreds of meters through the opening that was the front window. Dizzil