Black Out.
The first installment of my flash novella.
Black Out
Sam had no idea his search would lead him to this. As he peered over the edge of the cliff, a sudden attack of anxiety gripped him. He slumped to his knees, his jeans sliding along the grass, leaving a streak of green stain behind. Clouds floated in the distance, dreamy and uncaring to the plights Sam had suffered and would suffer still. He struggled to catch his breath as a gust of wind bent around him. He stared, defeated, his will completely drained, Sam imagined he heard a voice. His mother spoke to him softly, her words but a whisper in his ear. As he listened, a gleam in the distance caught his eye; Sam now knew what he had to do. Carefully he emptied his pockets onto the solid ground beneath him - his keys, his phone, his wallet. Sam licked his lips, took a deep breath, and dove from the cliff's edge straight into the murky waters below.
Part 2: Beautiful Days