And now for something completely different for me –
Charli Mills over at Carrot Ranch Communications issued a challenge:
In 99 words (no more, no less) write the aftermath of an avalanche of any kind from any perspective.
This is my first ever attempt at 99 word flash fiction.
The Avalanche
The trickle began; imperceptible, unheeded and ignored.
Needing more attention, the volume swelled and quickened pace.
Still no attention was forthcoming so the surge became more urgent and incessant in its plea.
“Slow down! Stop me!”
To no avail.
The avalanche engulfed her.
Heat flashed through her body, from feet straight to her head.
Heart pounding loudly, “Let me out of here!” it pled.
With reverberations magnified in each and every cell,
the heady swirl became too much –
she trembling choked. “I’m dying?”
But no:
B-r-e-a-t-h-e s-l-o-w.
B-r-e-a-t-h-e d-e-e-p.
R-e-l-a-x.
S-o-o-t-h-e.
B-r-e-a-t-h-e . . .
The panic abates.
Let me know what you think of my first attempt.
Norah Colvin 
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