Six Sentence Sunday + 1-8

As you can ascertain from the title, I’ve incorporated Six Sentence Sunday with Suspenseful Seven Sentence Sunday. But, I’ve even gone one step further. When you read the 6+1 you’ll see that I’ve left you hanging again. Being the nice person I am (not) I’ve given you the next sentence, number 8. For that one, the key to this scene you’ll have to go below my ‘Shameless Promo’ to read it.

Recap of last week-Ian and Aimee were walking along a river when they spied what they thought was a campfire. On further investigation, it turned out to be something much worse, causing her to faint.

Don’t forget to go the http://sixsunday.blogspot.com to read other great snippets.

So without further procrastinating: 

As he gently laid her down, he looked over his shoulder. Instantly he recognized the burnt object. A body, burned beyond recognition.

He turned his attention back to Aimee, her skin icy cold and pale. So focused on her he never heard the rustling of leaves. The snap of a twig barely registered in his consciousness.

A cough from behind drew his attention to a man standing five feet from him. Ian slowly rose to his feet, then froze.

 Shameless Promo

Don’t forget to go sign up for my newsletter to learn about the contest I’ll be having and a list of upcoming guest bloggers. http://www.lindsaydowns.com. 

Now here’s the sentence that I promised you: 

He never felt the bullet tear through his skull.

Advertisement