I am taking part in Mondays Finish the Story 11/05/2015, which is a challenge that provides a photo prompt and the opening sentence to your story. The rules indicate that the story you come up with must be between 100-150 words.
The link below takes you to Part Twenty-Two
https://johnandmargaret1607.wordpress.com/2015/05/05/mysterious-island-22/
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© 2015, Barbara W Beacham
Arriving at the beach she reflected on her life.
With her thoughts unbound, Bella’s mind raced from her deep love for the organisation to her secret love for Alberto, Don Fernando’s son.
Bella was dragged to a launch by several masked men. The launch was moored in a very isolated bay surrounded by rocky cliffs, seemingly impregnable to attack from all sides.
A sudden alien sound filled the air as two helicopters approached. A blast of gunfire cut down the masked men. Bella was hit by a stray bullet, she screamed as a jolt of pain seared through her body. The leading helicopter landed and five men led by Marg raced to collect Bella. An intense volley of sporadic gunfire came from the surrounding cliffs as a counter attack began. Marg and Angelo carried Bella to the copter which took off immediately and flew to the fortified mansion of Don Fernando. He was shocked ………
(150 words)
To be continued
The link below takes you to Part Twenty-Two
https://johnandmargaret1607.wordpress.com/2015/05/05/mysterious-island-22/
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Another great addition to the continuing story John! What happens next? Wait…don’t I ask that every week? 🙂 Thanks for writing for the Mondays Finish the Story and be well… ^..^
Thank – YOU, Babs for providing such great prompts, I enjoy taking part immensely. 🙂
Might be murder and mayhem on the next challenge…still working that one out!
I look forward to your excellent choice as always Babs ~ Have a nice weekend 🙂
Thank you and you too!
You keep the tension, action, and mysteries flowing! Another great installment!
Thanks for your great supportive comments phylor ~ I’m glad you are enjoying the flow.
I hope you plan to put it all together into a novel. The tension was palpable and the piece was well written.
Most certainly Lisa ~ I am already furiously working on that. Thanks so much for your lovely response. 🙂
Good build up..!
Many thanks for your response HumaAq ~ 🙂
That’s what you get when you spray bullets from a helicopter! I hope she wasn’t too badly hurt, but Marg came through for her 🙂
Exactly Ali ~ Thanks so much for your always reflective comments ~ I appreciate your thoughts. Marg did well ~ 🙂
Good episode, John. Bella’s had a hard time. I hope she pulls through. Well done. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thank you for your wonderful empathetic comments Suzanne ~ I’m glad you enjoyed this. 🙂
It’s always such a thrill to read the latest episode, John! Nice work again 🙂
Thanks very much Sonya I’m glad you are enjoying the story 🙂
It just keeps leaving you wanting more. Awesome episode.
More is certainly on the way Donna~ Babs provides such brilliant prompts. Thanks for reading and commenting. 🙂
Yes. He was shocked and. . . Was she seriously hurt? Did she and Alberto get together? What does Don Fernando have to do with Bella? Don’t leave me like this.
Margo I am now an interested follower of yours on Twitter 🙂 This is part 23 of an ongoing series of responses to “Monday’s finish the story” hosted by Barbara Beacham on Word Press . Watch this space for more and follow the links. I’m glad you are enjoying the intrepid travels of Marg.
A good continuation, John. 🙂 I hope that bullet didn’t do too much damage!
Thanks Louise ~ A tricky call, could go in either direction ~ Thanks for reading and commenting~ 🙂
Better and Better!!! Can’t wait for the next installment!
Thanks Deborah ~ I’m pleased you are enjoying the always ever-evolving story. 🙂
I sure hope Bella wasn’t badly injured! I wonder what excitement is in store for next week??
I hope her time has not come yet too Joy ~ We both look forward to the next prompt to weave the magic all over again.
🙂 🙂
Wow! And then? I know Bella will be ok and what a great continuation John.
Thanks Joycelin ~ I am looking forward to Bab’s next prompt very much to continue the flow ~ 🙂
I bet you are. I am looking forward to your next episode too.
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oooh… At least they’ve got Bella back.
I may have to go back one more…