LJ Idol Week 15- Failure to Communicate

[lyrical_liessss]

The wind was howling. Branches from trees fell loose, hitting cars as the hurricane winds brought them to their death. I looked outside, not knowing what I was looking for, but wanting to see something, some sign of life; some sign that this was going to end.

The house next door collapsed. It had been one of the sturdiest in the neighborhood, but

Comments

[pixiebelle]

That was wonderful. You really had me drawn in with this. Seriously, great job this week!

[lyrical_liessss]

Thanks. I've never done fiction like this so I was really kind of scared. Taking a leap of faith here.

[pixiebelle]

I know the feeling of being scared to try something new like this, but certainly in this case, I think it paid off very well for you! I get an adrenaline rush every time I post, especially when it comes to fiction (which I am rather new to altogether).

[drjeff]

Wow, intense. Loved it.

[lyrical_liessss]

Thanks! Usually my entries are more of the non-fiction variety, so I'm trying to go out of my comfort zone.

[teaberryblue]

This was pretty hardcore! I want to know more about the world you set up-- was this a man-made hurricane?

[lyrical_liessss]

Global warming. Lol. The year is 2020 and the hurricanes stopped from 2012-2019. There was peace for years, but then as soon as the waters warmed enough this year, the hurricanes came back full force, hitting Florida, and occasionally other states. So, the President decided to shut Florida down.

[plastrickland23]

Wow! What a disaster zone! P.

[baxaphobia]

OOOH! Very intense! Whew! Nice!

[lyrical_liessss]

Thanks!! I'm glad you guys like it! I figured I better start showing I've got someeeee talent lol.