Bear Thriller — Linda Meckler

Non-stop adventure. Christy and Brad are lost in the burning woods. Helicopter crash. A Bear which they later named Brute is chasing them Do they get out of the burning woods? What happens to Brute? A cave Brad! Are you out of your mind? There could be a wild animal in there. Christy cried, freaking out. It was now dark outside and the temperature had been steadily spiraling downward over the last hour.You can stay out here by yourself, but for me, I'm hopping inside to get warmed up. I 'm freezing, his teeth started chattering. Aren't you cold? I'm freezing, she put her arms around herself trying to warm up. Only wearing a t-shirt and shorts, it didn't work. She was still freezing. You win we can't stay outside all night. I'll go into the blasted cave, if it makes you happy. But if there's a wild animal in there, I'll never forgive you, said a reluctant Christy. Give me Fluffy I'll carry her.They both walked cautiously into the cave with Christy carrying Fluffy tightly in her arms. Brad put his arm around Christy's shoulder to reassure her. Kiddo, believe me, there are no wild animals at Fort Cheyenne. Our Grandpa Max wouldn't allow it.Christy and Brad walked cautiously further into the cave and slowly looked around. It was empty, they thought. No wild animals, so far. Buzzing and fluttering wings caused Christy and Brad to start looking around. Something or things was buzzing around their heads. Bats! yelled Brad close your eyes and protect your head. Christy dropped Fluffy during all the commotion.The bats buzzed around them two times and flew out of the cave. Christy sat down on the ground still swatting at the air around her head. Thankfully the bats were long gone and they were safe. During all this commotion Fluffy had been running in circles barking. One of the bats tried to attack her but she was too fast. They were all safe. Are you okay? Brad asked.What do you think Brad? Tears were streaming down her dirty face. We woke up the filthy bats. I'm sorry, he put his arms around her.Forget it. It could have been a bear.Eventually, she and Fluffy laid down on the hard dirt floor and fell into a deep sleep. Brad taking a fast look at Christy sound asleep decided he would explore the cave. As he walked deeper and deeper into the cave it became darker and darker, he wished he had a flashlight. Suddenly it became totally dark. He started to turn tripping and tumbling to the ground. The fall caused a loud, echoing sound throughout the cave. He pulled himself up smelling a vile, sickening, stinking, odor. Making his stomach turn and churn. He whirled around running and yelling when...