Counting

Twelve survived the plane crash. Chris was too far from the door.


Eleven swam towards the shore. Meredith was dragged underneath the waves.


Ten pulled themselves onto the beach. Jack walked off into the forest.


Nine explored the small island. Rebecca fell off a cliff.


Eight found strange markings on the trees. Pat stepped on a viper.


Seven attempted to gather food. Ashley stuffed her face with berries.


Six built a distress symbol. Luke never returned from the creek.


Five hid from the lightning beneath the trees. Matthew swam into the ocean.


Four sat silently around the fire. Lilith fell asleep first.


Three burned their tongues on the seared flesh. Kevin disappeared before dawn.


Two kept their backs to the ocean and faced the tree line. Two appeared in the shadows of dusk.


One was paralyzed by fear. Grace ran for her life.

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