The Chronicles of Mayer_An Apocalyptic Survival Story by Nicola McDonagh

The Chronicles of Mayer_An Apocalyptic Survival Story by Nicola McDonagh

Author:Nicola McDonagh [McDonagh, Nicola]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781974496341
Amazon: 1974496341
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-10-28T00:00:00+00:00


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‘Are you absolutely sure we are going the right way? Shouldn’t we be in Durham by now?’

Arjuna, who held a bedraggled map in his hands, turned to Sarah and put his finger on the page. ‘Yes, I am certain. Look for yourself. We are here just outside Bishop Aukland. Durham is not so far.’

‘What? You fool. We’re going the wrong way.’

‘Not at all, we are merely taking the, well, scenic route because the A1 is water logged. Look, our final destination is up there, the Trossachs.’

Sarah peered at the map. ‘Looks closer on paper.’ She stomped ahead leaving soggy indents in the mud that used to be tarmac. As we tramped along the A68 road, it did appear to go on forever. I too wondered if we would ever reach the place.

‘This stretch is getting boggy. The last landslide has blocked off most the road ahead and the herd is finding it difficult to push through the claggy earth.’ Arjuna patted Buttercup’s neck. She shook her head to get rid of the raindrops that soaked her shivering flesh.

‘Then we must lead them through the woods.’

‘Perhaps but I am loathe to do it. Reports before all went dead media-wise, said that wolves and abandoned pet dogs are roaming freely amongst the trees and forest regions.’

As if to confirm Arjuna’s statement a high dog howl pierced through the endless pitter-pattering. The cows mooed and huddled together.

‘Our choices are limited the further on we walk. We are many and I doubt the hounds would trouble us.’

Arjuna squinted as if in pain. He scratched the short bristly hair that was growing back, took a deep breath and traced his finger along the map. ‘I fear we will have no choice. The road is coming to an end soon. We are less than three miles from Hamsterley Forest. We may as well continue through it. At least it is on higher ground.’ He folded the map and put it into his trouser pocket. ‘Could you fetch Sarah? I am overcome with fatigue. My legs are heavy and…’

I touched his arm. ‘You have stayed awake too many nights. I will bring Sarah back and I will tend to the herd when we stop to sleep. No, do not argue. You are weary. What good will you be to us or the cows if you become sick?’

He squeezed my hand and leaned against Buttercup. Her skin rippled and she nudged his head with her nose. I walked briskly and called to Sarah, but the wind was fierce, my voice was lost. I looked back to see Arjuna surrounded by the rest of the group. He gestured in the direction of where the forest was and they trudged towards it.

The engineers lead the way dragging the heavy wheeled cases that held most of our camping equipment. The others, loaded down with rucksacks, full of dried food, clothing, screws and other useful equipment, followed. I waved to Paul and pointed at Sarah. He waved back and headed off. With an effort, I sprinted on and caught up with Sarah.



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