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The World Yonder

Chapter 5 Unexpected Help

Word Count: 1733    |    Released on: 30/09/2022

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f nothingness. Strain my eyes as humanly as possible, I am sti

y breath hitches. Soon after, a bone-chilling fear grips me and sheer hopelessness engulfs

ing is beyond my control. At this point, I have lost all desire to fight. I just nee

ptain, she is going into hypothermia and we can lose her

Something in that man's voice tugs at my heartstrings. I

e muffled and I can barely make out what they are saying. Surprisingly, that one voice is

athering as much strength as I need. To my dismay, instead of prying my eyelids open,

o. Quick, help me turn her so th

my eyes decide to open. The bright light forces me to shut my eyes. A fru

eeze my hand. We are going to get to the mai

wants to see who the voice belongs. Tentatively, I open my eyes

turn in the direction of the voice that pulled me out of that dark abys

had a nurse on deck. She did all she could to resuscitate you. We are heading back to the mainland

y puts a straw in my mouth. Perplexed, I

ea. Cara suggested it. The nurse. It is

d a ship or is it a yacht? I have no idea and neither do I have the strength to ask. I feel so cold and almost numb. Even

er. Let me turn up the heater

nd holds my hand. Before she speaks to me in a motherly voice. Something in me

so, he could not see the person who threw you. Luckily, he loves diving so he always has diving equipment at hand. Long story shor

ncerity and I have no reason to have my guard up against them. Slowly, I begin to si

to talk just yet. The events of the last night are still haunting me. Even though o have bee

do not feel that eerie and dark presence at all. Yes, I have been trying to be lo

these two good souls tan

he ginger tea, I feel a lot better. Cara does not say anything. Instea

ces the bucket close to my bed and assumes her po

il in hot water will help soothe your chest. It will also help kee

ou. Both

both heard me. Because even the 'Boss' turned and flashed me the warmest and

r you dear. Just rest. I wil

most certainly know that it has nothing to do with the heater. It is

he last I will be seeing him. I have so many questions but my voice is not yielding

ther important task outside the business. That is why I was scouting

ilst doing all I can not to stare. Even though I am lying here almost incapacitat

ch a greek god? This is unexpected but very much welcomed the help. At least I

il laughter begins again. I try to shut my ears with my hand

nor pry it off my neck. Just before I pass out, I feel a warm hand clasp mine, and instantly, the

! How did you h

jolt up with a start. Strong hands are cradling

down. Breathe, just breathe. Go

. Does that mean that the person that the evil entity fears are Angel

o. I am Victory.

well. I will be here with you. Do not be scared. The nig

l we get

try to relax. After suffering such a blow, it is not surprising at all to have bad dreams. But

when most needed. I may be a scientist, but what has been happening to me lately, transc

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