Prologue

What on earth?

Prologue


Don’t look back. The world lays ahead, not behind you. Listen.
I ran faster and faster down the gravel road.
My legs felt like they would explode.
His car zoomed closer and closer, with a terrorizing speed.

Come on, I can do this.

Suddenly the car’s head lights switched on with a light as bright as the sun.
I attempted to cover my eyes but my arms fell back limply to my sides as my belongings almost spilled on the ground.

I screamed.

My legs collapsed under me, and I face planted into the dirt.
His car almost ran over me, but fortunately only crushed my raw fingers.
The car came to an abrupt stop, with a high-pitched squeal.
A car door slammed, and I tried in vain to get to my feet but my legs failed me.
The man ran slowly, closer and closer to me.
I hopelessly stared at the ground, giving up.
And there he was.
Even though I was 18, I looked small and vulnerable compared to him.
He had brawny shoulders, with a twisted smile to match. The man was tall, twice the size of my height of an average woman.
“You will pay for this Imogen.” The man rasped as he lifted his hand threateningly.
“We were supposed to love each other!” I said tearfully, “That is what marriage is about! It’s only been 5 years but I am not staying with you any longer! God is my strength, and He will-”
The last thing I remembered was a sore pain in the back of my head.

Author's Note

What do you think of the prologue? Would you like me to write this book?

Reviews

[MomzillaNC]

A frightening opening.

NOTES: I could use a bit of trimming for unneeded clauses and descriptors.

[Chain of Hearts]

Thank you! I appreciate some pointers in making this a better piece. Will do!

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome. My old college professor used to tell us at the start of ever new project, "Keep it simple, stupid." The teacher meant that if one word will do, NOT to use ten just because we think it sounds better. I tend to the verbose myself, so I know how hard it can be.

[Chain of Hearts]

Same! My Science teacher, when giving us a Science lab report to do, he would say, 'keep it simple, stupid' also. :)

[MomzillaNC]

:D :)

[Lizardo]

Wow, what a fast transition to the events and this really made my heart pound faster of the car scene apporaching faster. Seems like an interesting plot you have here, I would like to read more of it!
Nice prologue.

[Chain of Hearts]

Thanks so much! Appreciate all of your reviews!

[Lizardo]

You're welcome!

[Cool Girl]

Omg!! Write the book, write the book!!!! This was amazing!!

[Chain of Hearts]

Sure will, thanks for your comment!

[Cool Girl]

You're welcome!!

[wordman]

buddy I think the press is waiting for you

[Chain of Hearts]

Awe thanks :)