Unlikelyencounters Stories

She had come to the lake for silence. Away from her mother's constant complaints and her sisters' bickering, this was her only escape. She hadn't expected to find anything more than peace here. Then, there was a shout-followed by a splash. She was on her feet in seconds, rushing to the edge of the wharf. It was dark, but she could just make out a figure struggling in the water. "Are you okay?" "No! Not really!" Without thinking, Nola threw herself down on her stomach, extending her arm toward the water. "Here! Take my hand!"