The creatures- chapter 8

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The next 2 days stretched on for what seemed like an eternity. I had scraps of food left and my legs were beginning to give out under the weight.

For some reason I had not yet encountered any creatures. This put me at great unease.

Every once in a while, I would hear faint whistling in the distance, and yet I never bothered to find the source.

As I pondered between trees, I decided to head up hills rather than stay on flat land; maybe then I could find a source of water.

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By day 3 since leaving the others, I still hadn't found a source of water or food, I also began to feel guilt for leaving the others. I don't know why but when I was leaving them, it was as if something else was controlling me. I tried to convince my brain to allow me to head back towards them, but it was as if my legs had a life of their own.

I began to lose all hope of ever finding food, when I heard a soft shuffle coming from a small bush nearby.

I looked around in all my pockets in hope of finding what I was looking for, a small hand gun.

I had wondered whether I still had it on me, I could have easily forgotten about leaving it behind with the others. After a couple of seconds of reaching into my pockets, I felt a cold, hard bit of plastic. I knew that I had found the gun.

I was desperate for a source of food, so without thinking, I removed the gun from my pocket, and began firing it carelessly in the direction of the bush. After a few shots, I looked through the bush and found a squirrel which was perfectly shot in the head. How? Pure luck I guess.

That evening I set up a small fire, not caring whether it would attract the creatures. I then carefully prepared the squirrel, ensuring that it was not raw.

Life on my own was definitely proving to be tough, how much longer could I last?

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Okay here's the deal, 5 votes and 2 comments on this chapter before I upload the next on. This will give me the time needed to revise for my exams, AND to prepare for my 14th birthday which will be in 8 days. Woopp.

If you like this story then please check out my short horror story 'Unfortunate fate'

As always, I would love to hear your opinion about this chapter as I am not too sure about what to do in the next few chapters. Ciao my lovelies...

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